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Root att fusion 2 step by step walkthrough

Q1.*How do I root my device? ***IF THIS HELPS YOU HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!! ITS LITERALLY ONE CLICK!***
Step 1: Download this file.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pr70fitqpq9c4l6/Huawei-Fusion-2-Recovery-Root.zip
Step 2 ut the Huawei Fusion 2 Recovery Root.zip on your desktop.
Step 3 : Download and install "Huawei Fusion 2 U8665 ADB drivers.rar" from here (password is xda-developers.com)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z70julkgz1c9hss/Huawei-Fusion2-U8665-adb-drivers.rar
Install by opening .rar and running "DriverSetup.exe".
Step 4 :Make a folder called "Huawei Fusion 2" on your desktop.
Step 5 :Extract Zip from step 2 into your fusion 2 folder.
Step 6 :Turn off phone.
Step 7 :Reboot fastboot by holding Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously for 10-20 seconds.
(It will freeze at ATT logo. This is fastboot, it's a freeze to be happy about)
Step 8 :Connect phone to computer.
Step 9 : Open the folder you made and open the extracted zip (if you haven't extracted do this now)
Step 10 : Double click "Run Me"
Step 11 :Type "fastboot devices" and hit enter this will confirm if you are connected via fastboot (you are) if your connected it will list some numbers and letters and the words fastboot next to the numbers and letters.
Step 12 :Now flash modified recovery by typing "fastboot flash recovery recovery.superrecovery.img" into the "run me" window and hitting enter.
Step 13 :Unplug after the process runs says finished. And gives you the total time.
Step 14 :Remove back of phone and take out battery for 10-15 seconds.
Step 15 :Reinsert battery hold volume up and power button simultaneously until it boots into recovery (15-20 seconds of holding both buttons)
Step 16 :Reboot Device by selecting the "reboot device" option with the volume buttons (it should already start with reboot highlighted) so just press the power button to reboot.
Step 17 :Grab a beer and relax as your device reboots with SuperSU (main root app)!
Enjoy and thanks to robotic buddy for initial guide and download links, also special thanks to RFE for the 1st Root method on the Huawei Fusion 2!

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nice step yhanks for share

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:good:Thumbs up if you like. Its not shared I wrote it based off of RFE and RoboticBuddy's original rooting method.

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marcin252 said:
thx!!! WORKING! ))
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Thanks or donate if you where helped by my guide!

Hey, thanks for making this guide! Glad to see there are still some people wanting more support for this phone
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My GalaxyNote is in the shop. : (
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Hey, thanks for making this guide! Glad to see there are still some people wanting more support for this phone
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My note is with samsung being repaired. Got this phone as an alternative to an old iphone 3g I had. I was happy as hell to see your and RFE's root methods. Wanted to make a guide that was noob friendly, as I imagine many folks buying this phone are new to android, in my situation, or ona budget.
Point is I wanted a step by step guide to be accessible to everyone. Thanks for the support roboticbuddy, and thanks for your initial work.
I am in the process of getting a CWM custom recovery image for the device, and then CYANOGEN MOD!

Shagerty said:
My note is with samsung being repaired. Got this phone as an alternative to an old iphone 3g I had. I was happy as hell to see your and RFE's root methods. Wanted to make a guide that was noob friendly, as I imagine many folks buying this phone are new to android, in my situation, or ona budget.
Point is I wanted a step by step guide to be accessible to everyone. Thanks for the support roboticbuddy, and thanks for your initial work.
I am in the process of getting a CWM custom recovery image for the device, and then CYANOGEN MOD!
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Once we get ourselves CWM, we basically have full control over this tiny phone
I was planning to build CWM, but I don't have the computer power to do so.
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And also, I will add this to my thread of Q&A later. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095238
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Please help build cwm
RoboticBuddy said:
Once we get ourselves CWM, we basically have full control over this tiny phone
I was planning to build CWM, but I don't have the computer power to do so.
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And also, I will add this to my thread of Q&A later. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095238
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Roboticbuddy you rule. If you need any files PM me here or on androidforums, same name different forum.
Also check out the all things root sticky D-U-R-X is compiling on the huawei fusion 2 at androidforums.com,
http://androidforums.com/fusion-2-all-things-root/

I have built CWM for this phone. Only test builds, mind you, and I have not tested it myself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141505

YES
RoboticBuddy said:
I have built CWM for this phone. Only test builds, mind you, and I have not tested it myself.
I will test it. Did you just run the recovery builder with the recovery.img, or with the 3 other files as well.
http://db.tt/0AaGaNB9
Thats the test build. Works to select up and down in the menu but not select an actual process.
This is after. Phone still works after a battery pull!!
http://db.tt/y3mmQZvG
http://db.tt/Tidl2Zo5
Successfully flashed back the stock Recovery image. (done that before but glad to no it works back and forth)
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Shagerty said:
RoboticBuddy said:
I have built CWM for this phone. Only test builds, mind you, and I have not tested it myself.
I will test it. Did you just run the recovery builder with the recovery.img, or with the 3 other files as well.
http://db.tt/0AaGaNB9
Thats the test build. Works to select up and down in the menu but not select an actual process.
This is after. Phone still works after a battery pull!!
http://db.tt/y3mmQZvG
http://db.tt/Tidl2Zo5
Successfully flashed back the stock Recovery image. (done that before but glad to no it works back and forth)
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Yes, I just used the recovery builder.
So your build of CWM, you are able to select the options, unlike mine?
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Nope
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Shagerty said:
Yes, I just used the recovery builder.
So your build of CWM, you are able to select the options, unlike mine?
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No unfortunately not.
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RoboticBuddy said:
No unfortunately not.
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Ah, alright. Were you able to find the files?
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some
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Shagerty said:
Ah, alright. Were you able to find the files?
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I found the fstabs file, and what I believe is the postrecoveryboot.sh file.
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RoboticBuddy said:
I found the fstabs file, and what I believe is the postrecoveryboot.sh file.
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Were did you find it, and what is it used for, if you know?
I'm still all new to this
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Fusion 2
RoboticBuddy said:
Shagerty said:
Were did you find it, and what is it used for, if you know?
I'm still all new to this
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Oh god ive been hacking and deving a new phone the past 3 days. Ill look for those files again and tell you where I found them. I can post a dropbox link if you need access?
The postrecoveryboot.sh I believe has something to do with rebooting "post" recovery maybe it will fix the wifi off upon reboot issue?
The fstabs file I dont even have a stab at.. sorry robotic buddy.
So have you gotten cwm developed to the point where we can select options yet?
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working CWM
Hi,
I was able to install the CWM recovery of Y201 from the below forum on the Fusion 2 using the fastboot flashing recovery steps for Fusion2. ":/fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" with the Y201 recovery file saved in the same folder.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35908322
even tho the Y201 recovery is little slower on the Fusion2, I was able to backup the rom, install new custom roms of Y200 and restore the original carrier rom.
The y200 roms I installed and successfully booted into fusion 2 were:
1) CleanBaseRom#5.zip (same as carrier rom with out most of att junk)
2)ICS_OS_20130203.zip (same as carrier rom with ICS theme, had problem with gallery and screen would not turn on from sleep)
Didnt see much difference so restored the carrier rom back.
Hopefully this helps

Easier cwm install method!
Oct3178 said:
Hi,
I was able to install the CWM recovery of Y201 from the below forum on the Fusion 2 using the fastboot flashing recovery steps for Fusion2. ":/fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" with the Y201 recovery file saved in the same folder.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35908322
even tho the Y201 recovery is little slower on the Fusion2, I was able to backup the rom, install new custom roms of Y200 and restore the original carrier rom.
The y200 roms I installed and successfully booted into fusion 2 were:
1) CleanBaseRom#5.zip (same as carrier rom with out most of att junk)
2)ICS_OS_20130203.zip (same as carrier rom with ICS theme, had problem with gallery and screen would not turn on from sleep)
Didnt see much difference so restored the carrier rom back.
Hopefully this helps
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[Q] Still without root...

So, I have tried time and time again, and am still no closer to getting my phone rooted. I have spent hours reading all over these forums, and Google in general, and have yet to get a straight answer to my question as to why my phone refuses to root.
I am thankful for the advice offered, such as trying SuperOneClick that does... well, nothing. [Says my device has no drivers, yet,. Windows sees my phone as an Android device, and the program generally locks up after]. Was told that my image is faulty, and yet, somehow it's still installed on the device/working fine. [Was suggested to re-download the CW MOD image, and re-install] And it just goes on and on... then silence from the community.
So, to boil it down to the nitty-gritty, the only thing I am getting is, while I -attempt- to install SuperUser via CW, I get this:
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed!
So, please, someone, assist me in getting my phone rooted!
-Haz

Really not that bard should take 5 minutes TOPS seeing as u have all the files u need.
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phatryan69 said:
Really not that bard should take 5 minutes TOPS seeing as u have all the files u need.
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So, I can by-pass the halt? The phone won't install SuperUser. o.o
-Haz

try installing superSU...
Now, super one click ... don't use it, it isn't for our roms.
you should be using Odin to flash CW, and then downloading roms and flashing with CW
If you want support from the community, why not offer more information...
What are you running now ? UCLH ? UCLJ ? Jellybean, Gingerbread, ICS ? How did you obtain the version that is running on your phone now ?
i've discovered the only way to root Gingerbread is to download a pre-rooted rom.
ICS, install CW w/ Odin and then flash supersu or superuser .... There was, at a time, I couldn't get ICS to root and had to download a specific SU or SuperSU not on google store that I found by searching the forums ....
Give us more info, as much and as detailed as possible and we can help you further.

yohan4ws said:
try installing superSU...
Now, super one click ... don't use it, it isn't for our roms.
you should be using Odin to flash CW, and then downloading roms and flashing with CW
If you want support from the community, why not offer more information...
What are you running now ? UCLH ? UCLJ ? Jellybean, Gingerbread, ICS ? How did you obtain the version that is running on your phone now ?
i've discovered the only way to root Gingerbread is to download a pre-rooted rom.
ICS, install CW w/ Odin and then flash supersu or superuser .... There was, at a time, I couldn't get ICS to root and had to download a specific SU or SuperSU not on google store that I found by searching the forums ....
Give us more info, as much and as detailed as possible and we can help you further.
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I used the official update from Samsung when it was fully released... finally. So, running 4.0.4.
What's SuperSU? Is that different?
For more details, I posted already to the fourms here before they went silent:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35750419 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35811065
As you can see, I tried everything, it's like my phone's being annoying... is it do-able to just re-set the phone to stock Gingerbread, and then just update using another ROM? And, if so, what one do I use? I just want a stable experience. Like, with the leak that came out not too long before the official, there was the keyboard error, and I even had issues with placing and receiving calls...
At this point, it's getting to the point where I am willing to basicly go back to out-of-the-box, then root the sucker, if I can do that. Seems perhaps a clean slate is in order, anywho.
Thanks for the quick reply, though.
-Haz

U need to install CWM b4 u do anything cause its just so simple. Then u flash watever u want....
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phatryan69 said:
U need to install CWM b4 u do anything cause its just so simple. Then u flash watever u want....
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I thought I already had that on there, I'm confused. I did what the guide specified hosted here on the forums, but, I still get stuck at the signature verification thingy.
Am I missing something?
-haz

Sounds like a bad download...
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phatryan69 said:
Sounds like a bad download...
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Tried that as well, unless like, all 10 attempts were bad.
Any other ideas?
-Haz

so why do u just want super user installed?
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Why not just install clockwork recovery and flash dmans stock rooted ROM? Since its comes per rooted for you?
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Hazarath said:
I used the official update from Samsung when it was fully released... finally. So, running 4.0.4.
At this point, it's getting to the point where I am willing to basicly go back to out-of-the-box, then root the sucker, if I can do that. Seems perhaps a clean slate is in order, anywho.
Thanks for the quick reply, though.
-Haz
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#1 what version of Odin are you using?
#2 What version of CWM are you using? Where did you download it from ? (Here I hope : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007198 )
#3 Where did you get SuperSU from?
#4 Are you downloading it with your phone's browser, or are you downloading it to a computer and transferring via USB ? (It's possible you have a bad flash card/RAM in the computer/physical hard drive in computer).
Do NOT use Superoneclick, there is no SOC that will work for our phone.
It has been some time since I have used ICS. I had completed the stock download from samfirmware.com, installed CWM 6 with Odin 1.85 and (taadaa) attached to this thread the same version of Superuser I used to install via CWM.

I stumbled on this randomly.. no usb hubs i guess..
Are you using a USB that is a direct connection to the motherboard? usually that can cause issues, if your not on a connection to the motherboard it won't work..
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#1 what version of Odin are you using?
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3.04, as linked in the guide.
#2 What version of CWM are you using? Where did you download it from ? (Here I hope : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007198 )
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Exactly from there. Same version.
#3 Where did you get SuperSU from?
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The guide's link, and from their website.
#4 Are you downloading it with your phone's browser, or are you downloading it to a computer and transferring via USB ? (It's possible you have a bad flash card/RAM in the computer/physical hard drive in computer).
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From my computer, via USB, and not likely at all. Every component is new, and to make it more amusing, I did all this in the past with the leaked ROM before I got this new system on my last compy, so, yeah... if -both- computers does the -exact- same thing... prolly time to format the phone, and try again, somehow?
Do NOT use Superoneclick, there is no SOC that will work for our phone.
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Guess that's one reason why it doesn't work at all.
It has been some time since I have used ICS. I had completed the stock download from samfirmware.com, installed CWM 6 with Odin 1.85 and (taadaa) attached to this thread the same version of Superuser I used to install via CWM.
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And I thank you, however, that, again, is the same link as before, and, thusly, gives the same error.
Thanks for the reply... think it's time to just tell the phone to start all over, try again?
-Haz

yohan4ws said:
I stumbled on this randomly.. no usb hubs i guess..
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Nah, just a data transfer connection hooked into the hub on the -back- of my computer.
-Haz

..okes.. I feel like somewhat of an idiot. I decided to just try one last time to get the recovery mod in there again, and, for whatever stupid reason, instead of seeing a blank background with the Android, I saw the CW icon, and a silver icon... I told it to apply SuperUser as I have tried so many other times, and it just... worked.
The closest thing I can figure is that my browser, and my eyes told me that I had multiple copies of the current CW Mod, but, in my working directory, I unzipped the -old- version.
To make it simple; I -now- have root on my Glide, woot!
*runs to un-install all the bloat ware*
-Haz

I didn't realize that CW hadn't installed properly for you ... good to know it's working for you now! ..

Yet another jb guide.

1. you have to be rooted and on STOCK ZV9. the easiest way in my option is to lgnpst. here is a guide http://pastebin.com/g8hXBaaA
use this v9 tot file instead of the v7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091883&highlight=tot
2. you need to root v9 with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
3. you need to download the update zip and rename it update.zip. http://d-h.st/0a9
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
5. reboot into stock recovery. get into stock recovery by holding vol down+ home button+ power button until captive lights flash then release.
for some people programs such as romtoolbox's rebooter works and for others it doesnt but you can try.
6. choose "apply update from cache." then "update.zip"
7. you are now running JB.
8. restore root by using root keeper
9. if you want to reroot use the same method for zv9 above
Congrats, you have rooted jellybean!
LASTLY! Im not responsible for what you do to your phone!!!
Thanks to:
engine95
klyang88
jhgti
ALBERTOSCLN
fiddy619
kc_exactly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
any problems or fixes just let me know

javskies said:
Since people have been having problems or whatever with Kc's guide I am posting the link to the original way to flash jb which worked for me and others. All thanks go to him for making this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
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Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?

kc_exactly said:
Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?
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Welp didn't notice that was in there lol. Thanks for the catch
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so i made an actual guide because i did this in the car since kc removed his at the time.
here is the updated version which shouldn't cause a brick except for a few that make a mistake here or there.

Noob Question about this guide
First of all, thank you all for what you do for the Android community
I am obviously a noob, so please bear with me.
I recently used engine95's guide to root and unlock my Sprint LG Optimus G. It was simple and worked perfectly. I have not yet had a chance to attempt flashing any rom's and just noticed that I can actually have Jelly Bean now. So, I am rooted and unlocked. I have recently downloaded Titanium Backup, FreeGee, ROM Manager, Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, and ES File Explorer. I chose TWRP during the unlock procedure with FreeGee. I am now running Titanium Backup on everything (seems to be stuck at 96% with YouTube).
I am about to run through javskies guide to flashing JB (this guide just made more sense to me). I am hoping Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper will keep me from having to root again after the update, but if not, I think I can handle rooting again.
My main questions are:
1) I noticed something in another post about uninstalling FreeGee due to its current incompatibility with JB. Is this correct?
2) Looking at step 4 of javskies guide
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
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, I noticed that I do not see a file named 'cache' either when using ES File Explorer or Windows Explorer. (I haven't figured out how to paste a screenshot into a post, so I attached a JPEG screenshot.)
3) Because I did not see the /cache folder, I looked at the Flashing Guide and now I am even more confused because the steps for
ROM update without SDcard
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seem a bit out of my leauge...or maybe I am being lazy.
4) How would you all handle a wife/significant other who wants to kill me for spending hours on end reading through posts?
Honestly, if I can grasp how to manage the .zip file correctly in this procedure, I am sure I will be fine.
Because I know it matters...quick thanks to javskies, engine95, fiddy619, and kc_exactly for (unknowingly) getting me this far. Also to _Epic, who apparently is losing his patience with Android illiterates, like myself
Good grief, I hope this post ends up looking right...it is my very first time posting...(just noticed the 'preview' button.)
Thanks guys!

Cache is a folder in the root directory. That is the very bottom of directories. If your rooted you will see it. Put the file there.
And freegee is not compatible for the jelly bean update. So, you are correct to remove it. It will cause a soft brick.
The app is safe just sitting there. But if you run it after the update you will have problems. So, I would remove it for now. Out of sight, out of mind.
Part of the steps to fix the soft brick will be too format the whole phone. So, remove it. The creator of the app is a very active member here on xda. He is working on a fix. Just check back on xda. We will all know when it is fixed.
And it doesn't bother me what guide you use. If you read the bottom of my guide it is basically the same as this one.
I am not a hater. I like to help everyone. There is no competition.
The update process is confusing for new people. There is no way around it. Just follow the steps and you will be fine.
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As for the wife. Just say what we all do.
"Honey, I am sorry, I have to fix my phone."
Or
"Hey, one sec, I have to fix my phone"
Basically, any combination of something like that usually works.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium

Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.

bowhunt2005 said:
Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.
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Thank you, bowhunt. I was feeling a bit too stupid to ask again after kc's thoughtful response. I will stop googling how to access the root folder now :victory:

I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message

riceatusc said:
I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message
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Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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uncle_seuss said:
Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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Well now I feel like an idiot for missing something so simple. haha. Thanks

Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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ThrillerNstinct said:
Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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This guide is geared more to people who are already unlocked. Check this one to flash via twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169074
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This guide worked well for me - I'm now ZVB stock rooted (not unlocked but do have FreeGee bought and installed). The hardest part was getting recovery to boot

Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.

EFEXR said:
Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.
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No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
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No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
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Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.

EFEXR said:
Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.
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good to hear he's working out the kinks! hopefully he gets its before youre replacement phone so you can flash some of the great roms for this phone. gotta love the devs lol

Software update SWV10q changelog

Anyone have any idea what this update brings to the phone? It was pushed to my phone this morning and I dont know if i should update it or not. I highly doubt that it is lollipop however i want to know if it is safe to install the OTA and not lose functionality of exposed, rooted permissions, etc...

i don't think it's android L. see changelog here.
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-11935

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Anyone have any idea what this update brings to the phone? It was pushed to my phone this morning and I dont know if i should update it or not. I highly doubt that it is lollipop however i want to know if it is safe to install the OTA and not lose functionality of exposed, rooted permissions, etc...
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It's the for inflight text.

Did you get a notification on your phone about update or an announcement on t mobile's website? I haven't seen any posts about update nor customer service has any knowledge of it.

I just got an OTA for the update. you can always use LG's update tool to upgrade your software version. I was actually presented with another update this morning. I have no idea what it is. it does however bring the software from swv10q to KVT49L. It is still android 4.4.2 FYI

Is the update rootable (required for SD fix)?

Is there anyway to force this update? I'm on 10M stock

I havent gotten the notice and really am in no hurry to hook it up to the pc or force update right now. Has anyone actually updated to this and aside from the minor changelog were there any changes to the bootloader or anything?

Swizzle82 said:
I havent gotten the notice and really am in no hurry to hook it up to the pc or force update right now. Has anyone actually updated to this and aside from the minor changelog were there any changes to the bootloader or anything?
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purpledrake is blocked.. not sure if root will stick thru OTA or if manual updating will be required.
bootloader has been updated with the same changes the other G3 "pre-L" updates had (nothing noticeable to end users).
downgrading is NOT blocked or anything.
oh and to OP and others.. it's 10R.. not 10Q

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purpledrake is blocked.. not sure if root will stick thru OTA or if manual updating will be required.
bootloader has been updated with the same changes the other G3 "pre-L" updates had (nothing noticeable to end users).
downgrading is NOT blocked or anything.
oh and to OP and others.. it's 10R.. not 10Q
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So if stump was blocked through last update a drake is blocked now what are the options to regain root? By bootloader was updated does that mean it is now locked and will require bump?

Swizzle82 said:
So if stump was blocked through last update a drake is blocked now what are the options to regain root?
By bootloader was updated does that mean it is now locked and will require bump?
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Taking the OTA while already being rooted may allow root to stick through the update process... I cannot confirm that yet and we will need to wait for other users to report back. Your other options are not taking the OTA at all and instead using TWRP to manually update to 10R partition by partition (flashing modem, boot and system).. OR downgrading back to 10C/10M and continue using that. There most likely will not be an updated LG root in the immediate future... no reason to waste a bug when downgrading is still possible... every single G3 and other flagship LG device has root with some firmware version. Perhaps we'll see a new android-wide 4.4.x bug that would work for all.
As for bootloader... no we don't need bump.. we have an unlocked device. Update is not related to a lock.

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Taking the OTA while already being rooted may allow root to stick through the update process... I cannot confirm that yet and we will need to wait for other users to report back. Your other options are not taking the OTA at all and instead using TWRP to manually update to 10R partition by partition (flashing modem, boot and system).. OR downgrading back to 10C/10M and continue using that. There most likely will not be an updated LG root in the immediate future... no reason to waste a bug when downgrading is still possible... every single G3 and other flagship LG device has root with some firmware version. Perhaps we'll see a new android-wide 4.4.x bug that would work for all.
As for bootloader... no we don't need bump.. we have an unlocked device. Update is not related to a lock.
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Is there a twrp flashable update for 10r?
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dragonsofcp said:
Is there a twrp flashable update for 10r?
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not that I know of. easiest way will be to just dump the 10R kdz when it comes out and flash the partitions manually in TWRP. I'll probably make a secure flashable bootloader update zip.. and I'll have have the boot, modem and all the other partitions (minus system), as always, up on my codefire folder. Someone else will have to upload/mirror system for the masses.

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As for bootloader... no we don't need bump.. we have an unlocked device. Update is not related to a lock.
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Didnt think so just got confused when you compared it to the other G3's..

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not that I know of. easiest way will be to just dump the 10R kdz when it comes out and flash the partitions manually in TWRP. I'll probably make a secure flashable bootloader update zip.. and I'll have have the boot, modem and all the other partitions (minus system), as always, up on my codefire folder. Someone else will have to upload/mirror system for the masses.
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Hate to hassle you but tried going to your codefire folder....is the site down?
Edit: got it seems to have been user error
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aaroncal said:
Hate to hassle you but tried going to your codefire folder....is the site down?
Edit: got it seems to have been user error
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Do you have a link for that?

Galaxysm said:
Do you have a link for that?
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If you search for it it will be the very first result my friend.
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If you search for it it will be the very first result my friend.
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We can't flash the files in twrp right? I want to flash at least the modem of the new build. What else is important to flash?

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We can't flash the files in twrp right? I want to flash at least the modem of the new build. What else is important to flash?
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Autoprime said earlier you can flash in twrp all the appropriate partitions I just have gotten around to to it yet so I'm not quite sure as of right now. You might send him a pm and see if he can guide ya...if so could ya report back
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I see they are .IMG files so most likely you'll have to use adb...I know its a generic response but the best way to find out how on that is to google "push modem .img using adb" and it should have a link directing you back here to XDA. I'm not at my PC right now....I have all the commands saved in note pad on the pc
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aaroncal said:
Autoprime said earlier you can flash in twrp all the appropriate partitions I just have gotten around to to it yet so I'm not quite sure as of right now. You might send him a pm and see if he can guide ya...if so could ya report back
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I see they are .IMG files so most likely you'll have to use adb...I know its a generic response but the best way to find out how on that is to google "push modem .img using adb" and it should have a link directing you back here to XDA. I'm not at my PC right now....I have all the commands saved in note pad on the pc
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What if I try and flash it using flashify? Or that won't work? Not close to a PC also lol

Moto z play upgrade

Hey guys, yesterday I received this upgrade message, just wanted to know if I can upgrade it without losing my root, just want to upgrade cause the freakin message pops up every single time, thx

Jhareti said:
Hey guys, yesterday I received this upgrade message, just wanted to know if I can upgrade it without losing my root, just want to upgrade cause the freakin message pops up every single time, thx
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By the number it is MM patch.

aviwdoowks said:
By the number it is MM patch.
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soo, if I apply it, my root access will stay?

Jhareti said:
soo, if I apply it, my root access will stay?
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You won't be able to apply it while rooted. The upgrade will fail.
You can disable the app Motorola Updates with Titanium Backup to stop the annoying update screen all the time.

turkobr said:
You won't be able to apply it while rooted. The upgrade will fail.
You can disable the app Motorola Updates with Titanium Backup to stop the annoying update screen all the time.
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Oh, didn't knew that, so I just have to download that "Titanium Backup" app and disable the updates?

Jhareti said:
Oh, didn't knew that, so I just have to download that "Titanium Backup" app and disable the updates?
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Yes, I'm not sure if you can do it with the free version, but I believe you can.

turkobr said:
Yes, I'm not sure if you can do it with the free version, but I believe you can.
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You are in doo doo land if you are rooted, use twrp and never backed up your virgin ROM.
There is a post, not long ago, in the Nougat Update thread showing all the fundamental steps.
I have not rooted since early KK.

aviwdoowks said:
You are in doo doo land if you are rooted, use twrp and never backed up your virgin ROM.
There is a post, not long ago, in the Nougat Update thread showing all the fundamental steps.
I have not rooted since early KK.
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Why couldn't he flash a stock image to get back to stock unrooted?

dandrumheller said:
Why couldn't he flash a stock image to get back to stock unrooted?
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Like I said I have been out of rooting for a long time....
That was my standard procedure then.
Great idea!

dandrumheller said:
Why couldn't he flash a stock image to get back to stock unrooted?
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That's of you can find a stock image. I'm on _row_, can't find a stock image anywhere :'(

xxBrun0xx said:
That's of you can find a stock image. I'm on _row_, can't find a stock image anywhere :'(
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Ugh. That sucks. Where did you get your device?

dandrumheller said:
Ugh. That sucks. Where did you get your device?
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Swappa. Came with TWRP, which I normally love, but not when no factory images available

xxBrun0xx said:
Swappa. Came with TWRP, which I normally love, but not when no factory images available
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Here's the firmware
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/
I would say you're safe to flash a us firmware but only flash the 10 sparsechunks,recovery , boot img and OEM IMG if you flash and modem file or any other file you'll end up losing your IMEI.
But you're always taking a chance.
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Here's the firmware
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/
I would say you're safe to flash a us firmware but only flash the 10 sparsechunks,recovery , boot img and OEM IMG if you flash and modem file or any other file you'll end up losing your IMEI.
But you're always taking a chance.
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I think I'd tend to agree with this, but with no real experience with Moto to back it up.
WTF is ROW though?

dandrumheller said:
I think I'd tend to agree with this, but with no real experience with Moto to back it up.
WTF is ROW though?
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Row is what us Canadians do trying to get away from Trump in our canoes
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flashallthetime said:
Row is what us Canadians do trying to get away from Trump in our canoes
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Well played sir, well played. If it's any consolation, I just need to ROW farther...

Nougat in January.
http://m.gsmarena.com/moto_z_play_in_europe_gets_android_nougat_this_month_too-news-22749.php