Hi
my phone is Sprint Version - LS980 and it had been sim unlocked before shipping to me. currently, the phone is on Jelly Bean and i would like to upgrade to KitKat.
I am complete Newbie and are unaware of how things works in LS980.
Please share the complete guide with me on how to backup, upgrade, root and sim unlock again please!!
Please also share some tips so that it would be useful to me in future when i am using the phone.
salim1001 said:
Hi
my phone is Sprint Version - LS980 and it had been sim unlocked before shipping to me. currently, the phone is on Jelly Bean and i would like to upgrade to KitKat.
I am complete Newbie and are unaware of how things works in LS980.
Please share the complete guide with me on how to backup, upgrade, root and sim unlock again please!!
Please also share some tips so that it would be useful to me in future when i am using the phone.
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Forum surfing will get you far
here is your start, .tot to 4.4.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702422
next your going to want to search the devo threads for ioroot 25 and the unlock stuff is all there as well
salim1001 said:
Hi
my phone is Sprint Version - LS980 and it had been sim unlocked before shipping to me. currently, the phone is on Jelly Bean and i would like to upgrade to KitKat.
I am complete Newbie and are unaware of how things works in LS980.
Please share the complete guide with me on how to backup, upgrade, root and sim unlock again please!!
Please also share some tips so that it would be useful to me in future when i am using the phone.
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If you only take OTA u will be still unlocked after it.
RohanM said:
If you only take OTA u will be still unlocked after it.
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Are you sure? I might lose my sim unlock that was done after it was rooted.
Please guide.
salim1001 said:
Are you sure? I might lose my sim unlock that was done after it was rooted.
Please guide.
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I am sure cause I have dn it. U will only lose root that's it.
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RohanM said:
If you only take OTA u will be still unlocked after it.
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AFAIK taking OTA update on rooted phone will brick the phone.
My phone got bricked when I accepted OTA update.
hd2_iFan said:
AFAIK taking OTA update on rooted phone will brick the phone.
My phone got bricked when I accepted OTA update.
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Well I am coming from Nexus 4 where even if u have root + Custom recovery your device will be fine after OTA just you lose root & custom recovey gets replaced with stock one.
In case of G2 it may brick if you have custom recovery but only rooted device & u accept OTA then it's fine, provided that u have not messed with sys apps & removed them.. I have taken 2 ota on my G2 LS 980 while I was rooted.
I think u must be running something lke xposed or may be u have removed some of sys apps... otherwise u will be fine with OTA on a rooted device.
RohanM said:
Well I am coming from Nexus 4 where even if u have root + Custom recovery your device will be fine after OTA just you lose root & custom recovey gets replaced with stock one.
In case of G2 it may brick if you have custom recovery but only rooted device & u accept OTA then it's fine, provided that u have not messed with sys apps & removed them.. I have taken 2 ota on my G2 LS 980 while I was rooted.
I think u must be running something lke xposed or may be u have removed some of sys apps... otherwise u will be fine with OTA on a rooted device.
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I don't know what changes were made on the system apps...rooted...sim unlocked...before the phone was sent over to me. I am scared and would really need some professional support...scared to lose the sim unlock...!
salim1001 said:
I don't know what changes were made on the system apps...rooted...sim unlocked...before the phone was sent over to me. I am scared and would really need some professional support...scared to lose the sim unlock...!
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you will not believe but I got the kicked phone.. (seller forgot to unlock it) I have unlocked it myself with the help of xda.. don't worry..
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RohanM said:
you will not believe but I got the kicked phone.. (seller forgot to unlock it) I have unlocked it myself with the help of xda.. don't worry..
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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I tried doing a Nandroid backup so if any case I have issues I can revert back...Intalled Twrp manager but then the twrp recovery does not install at all. I then tried flashify and download the IMG but my mistake that it was a zip file so it was supposed to be flashed and I just used flashify and selected the file which gave me error and I thought my phone was bricked...thankfully, pressed the start button for sometime and it started in the normal mode....whew...
I guess I never will be able to upgrade....
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Hey guys I just released today that my phone had the OTA update and i'm on Three in UK.
Anyhow I'm really wondering how I can update it with my rooted phone i'm pretty sure it will cause problems. What is the best way to update to the latest software with a rooted phone?
Do I have to unroot it?
Do I have to relock bootloader?
I'd like some clarification!!
Thanks a lot.
i just done the same on my three Uk version, i had to uninstall cwm install original recovery lock the boot back and download update and install,
priesl forpage
I swear you only had to relock the bootloader.
well i guess i done all this for nothing as i just come of the phone to three, i got the black version of htc one x, i found screen flickering so they going to send me the new one , well i thought ill go for the white one lets hope the new phone is ok
Babehque said:
Hey guys I just released today that my phone had the OTA update and i'm on Three in UK.
Anyhow I'm really wondering how I can update it with my rooted phone i'm pretty sure it will cause problems. What is the best way to update to the latest software with a rooted phone?
Do I have to unroot it?
Do I have to relock bootloader?
I'd like some clarification!!
Thanks a lot.
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This is what I'm wondering. I'm running stock rom (rooted) and from what I can gather you have to unroot and reflash HTC stock recovery. I'm waiting for confirmation before I go ahead though
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bogfather said:
This is what I'm wondering. I'm running stock rom (rooted) and from what I can gather you have to unroot and reflash HTC stock recovery. I'm waiting for confirmation before I go ahead though
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Well exactly what you just said, I don't see the point of doing a recovery though (if you're on a stock rom) anyway i'd like a explanation from a guy that knows a lot about it, would be appreciated.
Babehque said:
Well exactly what you just said, I don't see the point of doing a recovery though (if you're on a stock rom) anyway i'd like a explanation from a guy that knows a lot about it, would be appreciated.
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I asked in another thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25508923
Looks like you havn't got to relock bootloader, just unroot, flash stock recovery (if on a custom recovery) then update
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I may be wrong but I though it still updated if on stock, you just lose root so you need to root it again afterwards. That's from past experience with Samsung phones, but thought it'd might be similar on other phones which is why I added my input.
Ota updates check system files before it reports if an update is available (does it not?), if it reports an update it must be fine IMO.
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bogfather said:
I asked in another thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25508923
Looks like you havn't got to relock bootloader, just unroot, flash stock recovery (if on a custom recovery) then update
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks man =) will do right now and report if successful, for other people.
You'll have to delete clockwork recovery mod before updating.. not sure how but i'll find out. I'm still a noob since I switched to android a few weeks ago.
How do you unroot?
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How do you unroot?
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Delete supersu app and Su binaries. Go into system/bin or xbin and look for a file called Su, then delete it. You could try to update while rooted but people have reported errors and stuff messing up
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Hi I'm wondering if I have to unlock my bootloader on my bell Xperia zl to re-flash bell stock Rom it's running a custom Rom right now and sim unlocked I have the SIM unlock code I can enter again if need be I don't want it rooted I want to receive ota updates if I don't need to unlock the bootloader where can I find the files and I have no computer so im gonna have to do it directly from the phone if possible also there is no recovery on this phone that I can see anyways please someone let me know if I can do this or not
Thanks.
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daveywantstoroot said:
Hi I'm wondering if I have to unlock my bootloader on my bell Xperia zl to re-flash bell stock Rom it's running a custom Rom right now and sim unlocked I have the SIM unlock code I can enter again if need be I don't want it rooted I want to receive ota updates if I don't need to unlock the bootloader where can I find the files and I have no computer so im gonna have to do it directly from the phone if possible also there is no recovery on this phone that I can see anyways please someone let me know if I can do this or not
Thanks.
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There is most likely a custom recovery on the phone - either CWM or TWRP, as that is most likely how the custom rom was installed.
to set it back to stock you will need to use a computer and flash the FTF files for the stock Bell rom. This will also set the recovery back to stock as well. It should be available on the stock rom thread for download and I think you should be able to find instructions on how to revert to stock somewhere in the forums.
You do NOT need to unlock the bootloader to do this, but you do need a PC.
P.S. You mention you don't want to root...but your name indicates otherwise....
That is an old user name lol from when I had my atrix 4g thanks for your help I just don't like this Rom I have so I wanna revert back thanks again
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daveywantstoroot said:
That is an old user name lol from when I had my atrix 4g thanks for your help I just don't like this Rom I have so I wanna revert back thanks again
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Have you tried this rom? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385313
Its the one I'm currently using, and I can highly recommend it
That does look like a nice Rom but until I can get access to a computer I'm assuming these roms are useless to me right now I'm using RomAur v9 right now and I can when I get to a computer flash that Rom you recommended without unlocking bootloader? And thanks for the tip I do appreciate all the help
daveywantstoroot said:
That does look like a nice Rom but until I can get access to a computer I'm assuming these roms are useless to me right now I'm using RomAur v9 right now and I can when I get to a computer flash that Rom you recommended without unlocking bootloader? And thanks for the tip I do appreciate all the help
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no need to unlock the bootloader - I can't even unlock it on my phone.
make sure you follow the instructions in the thread for installing!
good luck!
Hey guys, I'll start off by saying I don't know much about the Xperia ZL at all. It's my girlfriend's phone. She's having a really hard time with lag issues, some weird screen drag when she's swiping her notification tray and real battery drain issues. I wanted to maybe try installing a custom KK rom to see if it got rid of some of these issues. Or at least a custom recovery so I can play around and try things without fear of messing it up.
So I've been reading for the last couple hours and I'm having trouble finding a solid way to root or install CWM. Her bootloader is locked and she just updated to 4.4.2 a couple days ago. Seems there aren't many tutorials for this situation and I'm not experienced enough to piece older posts together myself. Does anyone have a clear, concise way of how I can root this phone and install a recovery for the C6506? I have installed flashtool but don't know how to use it really. Any help would be wonderful, thanks guys!
here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53042512
anagramgenius said:
here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53042512
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@ anagramgenius, your solution forces downgrade to 4.2.2. This does not address the question of rooting 4.4.2.
pete4abw said:
@ anagramgenius, your solution forces downgrade to 4.2.2. This does not address the question of rooting 4.4.2.
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read the whole thing
pete4abw said:
@ anagramgenius, your solution forces downgrade to 4.2.2. This does not address the question of rooting 4.4.2.
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Yes, you can't root 4.4.2 directly. You have to do a downgrade, and that requires unlocking your bootloader. If you don't want to unlock it (or can't do it) search for NUTs method in the development section.
sturmtruppler said:
Yes, you can't root 4.4.2 directly. You have to do a downgrade, and that requires unlocking your bootloader. If you don't want to unlock it (or can't do it) search for NUTs method in the development section.
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Downgrading DOES NOT require unlocking bootloader, you can flash Amy 4.1-4.4 ftf with an locked bootloader, but it must be a stock ROM. For rooting, the only way to root a locked bootloader is to downgrade to 4.2, exploit, install XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 using a rooted stock zip and stripped ftf.
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LimaBEERRE said:
Downgrading DOES NOT require unlocking bootloader, you can flash Amy 4.1-4.4 ftf with an locked bootloader, but it must be a stock ROM. For rooting, the only way to root a locked bootloader is to downgrade to 4.2, exploit, install XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 using a rooted stock zip and stripped ftf.
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Thats right, thanks for making that clear.
But you need to unlock when flashing a modded kernel with recovery. The way to root you mentioned is described by NUT in this forum, that's what I meant.
anagramgenius said:
here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53042512
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Oh wow, managed to get rooted using this SO easily! Right on, you guys are the best. I'll look around but since I'm already here posting, does anyone know some good custom roms for this phone with a locked bootloader? Mostly finding roms that require an unlocked bootloader but I haven't searched too hard yet. Thanks again!!
rush381 said:
Hey guys, I'll start off by saying I don't know much about the Xperia ZL at all. It's my girlfriend's phone. She's having a really hard time with lag issues, some weird screen drag when she's swiping her notification tray and real battery drain issues. I wanted to maybe try installing a custom KK rom to see if it got rid of some of these issues. Or at least a custom recovery so I can play around and try things without fear of messing it up.
So I've been reading for the last couple hours and I'm having trouble finding a solid way to root or install CWM. Her bootloader is locked and she just updated to 4.4.2 a couple days ago. Seems there aren't many tutorials for this situation and I'm not experienced enough to piece older posts together myself. Does anyone have a clear, concise way of how I can root this phone and install a recovery for the C6506? I have installed flashtool but don't know how to use it really. Any help would be wonderful, thanks guys!
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Use this app. You should have USB debugging enabled. Download directly to your phone. And click "Make it rain". Then download super su from playstore. Then install nut's Philz recovery. Thats all. Enjoy...
Please help me friends and guide me about my G2 LS980.. It is rooted by kingo root. I want to know whether i will get update of lollipop or not..If i get it than it would be safe to update or not??
Malik93 said:
Please help me friends and guide me about my G2 LS980.. It is rooted by kingo root. I want to know whether i will get update of lollipop or not..If i get it than it would be safe to update or not??
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If you get update, it will fail in updating due to root. If you are on anything other then sprint. It will fail because of files changed
Thanks bro 4 the reply.. I have unrooted by using kingoroot app...And i had made it sure by root checker..i think so now i will be able to update.What do u say???
Malik93 said:
Thanks bro 4 the reply.. I have unrooted by using kingoroot app...And i had made it sure by root checker..i think so now i will be able to update.What do u say???
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You should be able to, save all your data just incase, if it doesn't work, use tot method. Hit thanks if you think we helped you. Good luck.
Thanks bro i have updated system over OTA..It all go well but didn't get lollipop.. Don't know why?
One more thing i have ls980 ZVC software can i update to lollipop over the OTA???
Malik93 said:
One more thing i have ls980 ZVC software can i update to lollipop over the OTA???
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Sorry this is late.. What is your service provider? Maybe that is why you're not getting updates. Sprint and Boost will OTA update to ZVG which is the lollipop you're looking for. Or you can study the threads to get Cyanogen 12 which is lollipop (5.0.2) based. If you're on a different provider, it's possible your LS980 was flashed to work on their service which makes it ineligible to update to ZVG.
Hello guys,
Here I'm sharing a little info about rooting Moto X Force (marshmallow) for those who don't know. Do not flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.64-20151220185127.zip it's giving lots of force closes. Note: I'm using EU version firmware.
This method is only for Moto X Force and not for Droid Turbo 2
Steps:
Install 6.0 OTA or either manually....
Download BETA-SuperSU-v2.62-3-20151211162651.zip
Download Moto X Style recovery from here
Go to bootloader and write the following command....
fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-clark.img
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Flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.62-3-20151211162651.zip
Tested on XT1580_KINZIE_RETEU_6.0_MPK24.78-8_cid7......
Reserved.....
Please edit first post with completely guide instead of "Described in other threads about how to boot Moto X Style Recovery..." Beginners need full lazy guide, experienced users don't need anything at all.
You're suggesting nandroid backup, have you tried to restore backup you made?
Zeljko1234 said:
Please edit first post with completely guide instead of "Described in other threads about how to boot Moto X Style Recovery..." Beginners need full lazy guide, experienced users don't need anything at all.
You're suggesting nandroid backup, have you tried to restore backup you made?
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Yeah sure @Zeljko1234 thanks........yes i have restored the backup but i think let me remove it as noobs didnt get it.....
Good, you confirmed that clark recovery fully works. It's only upside down. I'll drop pm/email to twrp team to build recovery for us.
Hey guys!!! I'm not new on android stuff but this explanation for root and twrp installation in Moto X Force are kind a vague! Could anyone explain how to this procedure better?
Is there any bug by using Moto X Style twrp?]
Thank you guys!!!
ramonteixeira said:
Hey guys!!! I'm not new on android stuff but this explanation for root and twrp installation in Moto X Force are kind a vague! Could anyone explain how to this procedure better?
Is there any bug by using Moto X Style twrp?]
Thank you guys!!!
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Not bug. Only issue twrp is showing upside/down
Xposed is installed after rooting, thanks @maroof.saeed for rooting guide. Everything is running great! Thanks to everyone who helped with upgrading to MM! I love this phone now!
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So, I unlocked BL on 5.1.1. Do I need to Unlock again after upgrading to 6.0?
In Fastboot Mode it shows DEVICE Unlocked
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So, I unlocked BL on 5.1.1. Do I need to Unlock again after upgrading to 6.0?
In Fastboot Mode it shows DEVICE Unlocked
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No, as fastboot shows it's already unlocked.
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No, as fastboot shows it's already unlocked.
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Just wondering because someone wrote that, after flashing manually or via OTA, you had to Unlock everytime.
Saturday when I'm back at home I'll root again.
Last time I got BootLoop after instaling SuperSu
refedit said:
Just wondering because someone wrote that, after flashing manually or via OTA, you had to Unlock everytime.
Saturday when I'm back at home I'll root again.
Last time I got BootLoop after instaling SuperSu
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Once unlocked, remains unlocked. Even for unofficial unlocks using exploit. At least it was the case for now. Moto used to have hardware fuse, which burns out after bl unlock. Not sure for Force.
Hi!, what about the v2.65-20151226141550 version?, do you know if it works for us?
I've tried this one. It doesn't work on MXF. Don't flash it.
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Yeah thats why i have mentioned specific version that works on our MXF
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Zeljko1234 said:
Good, you confirmed that clark recovery fully works. It's only upside down. I'll drop pm/email to twrp team to build recovery for us.
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Hey Boss ,
Any update from TWRP team ? We really need a proper version for mxf...
franknkg said:
Hey Boss ,
Any update from TWRP team ? We really need a proper version for mxf...
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Actually I got answer but didn't have time to test. Also I asked can I share the link on the forum but didn't get answer yet. It's new year after all. If someone is willing to test, send me pm.
Just to let you know, few of you sent me pm and I sent link for twrp back. According testers, it's still upside down. Already sent pm to the dev. Waiting for response.
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Tested on XT1580_KINZIE_RETEU_6.0_MPK24.78-8_cid7......
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And does it work?