Hi I have a stock M8 and I just saw that there's a new OTA update for Lollipop. I've been meaning to root my phone and flash a custom ROM because I've felt that it's been lagging a bit lately.
However, I'd also like to try Lollipop and if it fixes my lag issues, then maybe I won't bother with rooting and flashing (i'm lazy lol).
I just wanted to know if I can still root if I updated to the OTA update or if I should root it and not do the update? I'm just most concerned about battery life and speed...I like Sense UI so I don't need a fancy rom. Is there a big difference between in performance and battery life between stock and custom, especially with the new Lollipop?
I haven't tried it yet, but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. HTC will still unlock the bootloader, and you can still flash a new recovery. Shouldn't be an issue.
Yes, you can root. I came from 4.4.4 stock to lollipop stock via OTA, and could still flash TWRP and SuperSU.
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Yes, you can root. I came from 4.4.4 stock to lollipop stock via OTA, and could still flash TWRP and SuperSU.
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Oh great thanks! I was reading this website and I was wondering if rooting on 5.0 vs 4.4.4 was any different in terms of the files used? For example for 4.4.4, you need the SuperSU-v1.65.zip. Does that work for 5.0 or is there a newer version out there? I'm using a Mac. Ugh I wish the all in one kit was on Mac too.
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Oh great thanks! I was reading this website and I was wondering if rooting on 5.0 vs 4.4.4 was any different in terms of the files used? For example for 4.4.4, you need the SuperSU-v1.65.zip. Does that work for 5.0 or is there a newer version out there? I'm using a Mac. Ugh I wish the all in one kit was on Mac too.
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You need SuperSU 2.45. http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Wich Tool could I use to root my M8 on 5.0? On Windows+
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Wich Tool could I use to root my M8 on 5.0? On Windows+
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I didn't use a tool. I previously used HTCDev to unlock the bootloader, then flashed TWRP via fastboot. Afterwards, I rebooted into TWRP and installed the SuperSU zip.
Aside from the SuperSU (Thanks! I'm so glad i asked), anything else I should know about rooting and flashing on 5.0? I'll just use that previous guide along with your updated file if there's nothing else.
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Has anyone installed the update OTA on a rooted g pad?
Is it safe to do it or it's not possible?
How can I install the update if I am rooted and keep my root?
goldengutz13 said:
Hi!
Has anyone installed the update OTA on a rooted g pad?
Is it safe to do it or it's not possible?
How can I install the update if I am rooted and keep my root?
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I have seen people reporting problems in other threads here on XDA. Here in the US they haven't yet released the OTA update. If this is anything like my experience with my phone (a GS3). OTA update of a factory rom when rooted often does seem to cause problems. The only device I haven't had problems with taking an OTA when rooted were a Nexus device (Nexus 7) and something running CyanogenMod.
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I have seen people reporting problems in other threads here on XDA. Here in the US they haven't yet released the OTA update. If this is anything like my experience with my phone (a GS3). OTA update of a factory rom when rooted often does seem to cause problems. The only device I haven't had problems with taking an OTA when rooted were a Nexus device (Nexus 7) and something running CyanogenMod.
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so I have to unroot it first, install update then root again?
I have a related question - how to unroot and install OTA??
I tried to install, but it didn´t work, tablet said there´s no OTA for rooted devices.
I unrooted using SuperSU, but the situation is still the same.
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I have a related question - how to unroot and install OTA??
I tried to install, but it didn´t work, tablet said there´s no OTA for rooted devices.
I unrooted using SuperSU, but the situation is still the same.
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I used the LG Support Tool method which involves putting the tablet into download mode and doing the update recovery procedure in the LG Support Tool. This (after a long download process) should result in a tablet which is identical to what came in the box. (in the US the procedure currently installs 4.2.2). When it finished the download and install, it reboots the tablet, if you then are stuck in a boot loop, simply do the key combination for a factory reset and it then should boot.
The unroot procedure via SuperSU does seem to leave something behind that the OTA still detects...
If you need further details I have another post in one of these threads detailing exactly what I did...
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so I have to unroot it first, install update then root again?
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That is what I plan on doing once the US version is released, however it is potentially a little more complicated since I have heard that LG has patched the LOKI vulnerability which means no custom roms or custom recovery until a new boot loader vulnerability is found, or until you revert to the original boot loader instead of the new one in the 4.4.2 release (if possible)...
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That is what I plan on doing once the US version is released, however it is potentially a little more complicated since I have heard that LG has patched the LOKI vulnerability which means no custom roms or custom recovery until a new boot loader vulnerability is found, or until you revert to the original boot loader instead of the new one in the 4.4.2 release (if possible)...
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Nah. You can bet that within 48 hours after the US version is released, there will be a flashable build available with root and recovery.
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Nah. You can bet that within 48 hours after the US version is released, there will be a flashable build available with root and recovery.
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True, more than likely a flash-able version will exist once someone makes it.
It already has a work around for loki by reinstalling the old aboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2698267
Just do steps 2 and 3.
Works fine on mine
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I upgraded Via OTA my rooted lgpad and when it rebooted... stuck in recovery.
So i had to flash with lg tool.
I did not lose any data but a bit of time.
My suggestion is to flash with lg tool and then root again.
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I think the issue with this procedure is the recovery / bootloader, not the rooting itself. Still, you will most likely end with an unbootable OS. You are better off flashing via recovery a perfectly stock, pre-rooted image, like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707363
Trunkam said:
I upgraded Via OTA my rooted lgpad and when it rebooted... stuck in recovery.
So i had to flash with lg tool.
I did not lose any data but a bit of time.
My suggestion is to flash with lg tool and then root again.
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When you use the lg tool (pc software) did it automatically download the kitkat update?
Did you encounter any issue when you used lg tool?
Trunkam said:
I upgraded Via OTA my rooted lgpad and when it rebooted... stuck in recovery.
So i had to flash with lg tool.
I did not lose any data but a bit of time.
My suggestion is to flash with lg tool and then root again.
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So you did NOT unroot first?
Steps you did were: (with rooted only g pad)
Update via pc lg tool
Root using IOROOT25.zip method
This correct?
goldengutz13 said:
When you use the lg tool (pc software) did it automatically download the kitkat update?
Did you encounter any issue when you used lg tool?
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I had to click on "recover" Something sorry I have no my PC now.. I left it at work. But I think you'll find.
U got some option and considering lgpad did not boot after update.. I had only one.
It's the procedure that you got to follow after you set gpad in download mode.
No issue at all, just one thing: after rooting you will have to flash a custom recovery if you need, because flashing with lg, flash even lg stock recovery.
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So you did NOT unroot first?
Steps you did were: (with rooted only g pad)
Update via pc lg tool
Root using IOROOT25.zip method
This correct?
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No I did not unroot.. But only because I did not think about it. And that's the reason why gpad was not able to boot to system and I had to flash it via lg software.
I set gpad in download mode,,then flash via lg software, root with ioroot and finally flashed with flashify custom recovery
Hope to have helped guys
Now I'll go to sleep!
tapatalked..
I updated to version 4.4.2 Via OTA my rooted gpad and not had any problems
Steps:
1- factory reset
2- update via OTA
Attention: I think the rom has to be original (no eliminated sys apps with titanium or other) because it goes check the integrity of the rom (4.2.2)
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3- Rooted with IOroot25
I've done an OTA update on my rooted G Pad, no issues either. I didn't do a factory reset, just did the update.
I updated my rooted v500 2 days ago using LGs PC software. The process took around 45 minutes and resulted in a successful KitKat update, however I no longer have root. I have a few strange issues with random unmounting of the SD card, which happened about 4 times while Play Music was copying 2gig of on device songs to it. I also seem to have lost quiet mode - maybe it's been moved out of the sound settings menu - would appreciate a comment if anyone knows where it is.
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I updated to version 4.4.2 Via OTA my rooted gpad and not had any problems
Steps:
1- factory reset
2- update via OTA
Attention: I think the rom has to be original (no eliminated sys apps with titanium or other) because it goes check the integrity of the rom (4.2.2)
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I froze a few apps using rom toolbox, think that would matter?
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I updated my rooted v500 2 days ago using LGs PC software. The process took around 45 minutes and resulted in a successful KitKat update, however I no longer have root. I have a few strange issues with random unmounting of the SD card, which happened about 4 times while Play Music was copying 2gig of on device songs to it. I also seem to have lost quiet mode - maybe it's been moved out of the sound settings menu - would appreciate a comment if anyone knows where it is.
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The development section has a thread on IOROOT and it works. Have at it! I'll do this whole thing when the kids nap lol
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I froze a few apps using rom toolbox, think that would matter?
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with frozen apps you shall have no problems.
Hello,
I have a G2 Running Stock LS980ZVA Kernel Version 3.4.0. Now I rooted the stock ROM and now got a notification to update the ROM to ZVC.
Now my dilemma is do I "Restart and Install" this update or not. Will this brick my phone?
I have TWRP running as the custom recovery. What should I be doing? I tried to search for a similar thread but couldn't find one.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you!
You will brick. Either hold your finger on the notification and then click app data. Click on the show notification. No check mark. Notification will go away.
Regular reboot will not install the update.
If you unroot and put regular recovery back. Then you could.
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ZVA Sim unlocked, root OTA update to kitkat query
jigarbond said:
Hello,
I have a G2 Running Stock LS980ZVA Kernel Version 3.4.0. Now I rooted the stock ROM and now got a notification to update the ROM to ZVC.
Now my dilemma is do I "Restart and Install" this update or not. Will this brick my phone?
I have TWRP running as the custom recovery. What should I be doing? I tried to search for a similar thread but couldn't find one.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you!
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I have a kind of same problem, I'm from India and my uncle got me sprint lg g2 unlocked, which is rooted and on ZVA (4.2.2).
My question is should I install the OTA for kitkat?
Will i lose my unlock and root ?
dagamer1991 said:
I have a kind of same problem, I'm from India and my uncle got me sprint lg g2 unlocked, which is rooted and on ZVA (4.2.2).
My question is should I install the OTA for kitkat?
Will i lose my unlock and root ?
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Please someone reply, i searched all over and cannot find anything bout this..
dagamer1991 said:
Please someone reply, i searched all over and cannot find anything bout this..
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I had the OTA downloaded but when i tried installing it, it did not install completely. Phone restarted and is still on 4.2.2 . Everything works as normal though, as I have been prompted 3 times to install the update.
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I had the OTA downloaded but when i tried installing it, it did not install completely. Phone restarted and is still on 4.2.2 . Everything works as normal though, as I have been prompted 3 times to install the update.
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okay, i did some research and found that it is safe to install OTAs but if youre rooted youll lose the root and unlock will still stay.
best imo, is you upgrade to 4.4.2 and root again with custom recovery and install a nice ROM.
dagamer1991 said:
okay, i did some research and found that it is safe to install OTAs but if youre rooted youll lose the root and unlock will still stay.
best imo, is you upgrade to 4.4.2 and root again with custom recovery and install a nice ROM.
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Hi - I need similar help.
I have Sprint LG G2 that I purchased from ebay which was rooted and then used sim unlocked as mentioned in xda by the seller. I want to upgrade to kitkat.
please provide steps to backup my data and what needs to be done to upgrade to kitkat without losing the sim unlock.
Thanks
My G3 is running on lollipop and I'd like to root it using Towelroot, (never done anything like this before) do I have to return it to kit kat first though, not sure how to do that either lol, the real reason I'd like to root it is because I've got the quick circle case and I've seen some brilliant watch faces on xba forums that I'd like to use, my phone is a D855 and V20H version.
Steve27uk said:
My G3 is running on lollipop and I'd like to root it using Towelroot, (never done anything like this before) do I have to return it to kit kat first though, not sure how to do that either lol, the real reason I'd like to root it is because I've got the quick circle case and I've seen some brilliant watch faces on xba forums that I'd like to use, my phone is a D855 and V20H version.
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You can't directly root on stock lollipop (yet). You could flash a pre-rooted stock version though.
Also, if you go back to KK and root, flashing lollipop will remove root.
So here are your options:
1. Flash a pre-rooted stock (or custom) lollipop ROM.
2. Go back to KK (stock on custom, there are guides on here on how to do so) and root.
Either way, make sure you have a good backup.
BWolf56 said:
You can't directly root on stock lollipop (yet). You could flash a pre-rooted stock version though.
Also, if you go back to KK and root, flashing lollipop will remove root.
So here are your options:
1. Flash a pre-rooted stock (or custom) lollipop ROM.
2. Go back to KK (stock on custom, there are guides on here on how to do so) and root.
Either way, make sure you have a good backup.
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yes he can. im on stock lollipop and i got root using this way http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...lopment/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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yes he can. im on stock lollipop and i got root using this way http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...lopment/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
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Oh thanks for the correction, didn't know there was a adb root yet.
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Oh thanks for the correction, didn't know there was a adb root yet.
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Didint tried instal custom recovery or custom rom with this root because i got LG G3 about 3days and im testing how stock rom works but root works fine
Is there a good guide somewhere how to flash the first TWRP to a D855 running Lollipop?
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Is there a good guide somewhere how to flash the first TWRP to a D855 running Lollipop?
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Easiest way is with Flashify from the Play Store
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Easiest way is with Flashify from the Play Store
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I tried it. There is some problem between img-files and Lollipop. Flashify didn't do it.
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I tried it. There is some problem between img-files and Lollipop. Flashify didn't do it.
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Oh didn't notice you're on lollipop. I haven't looked into installing TWRP on it just yet. Will report back if I find something after coffee.
I'm currently rooted and bumped, twrp 2.8.5.0 and android 4.4.2
I was waiting for xposed to be available before upgrading, and am now thinking about using a newer 5.1 based ROM
What's the best upgrade method ? (Preferably giving me an option to switch back if I need to )
I like the idea of multirom, but I've got the 16gb version so space is at a premium
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I'm currently rooted and bumped, twrp 2.8.5.0 and android 4.4.2
I was waiting for xposed to be available before upgrading, and am now thinking about using a newer 5.1 based ROM
What's the best upgrade method ? (Preferably giving me an option to switch back if I need to )
I like the idea of multirom, but I've got the 16gb version so space is at a premium
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Depends on what you want? Do you want AOSP or Stock ROM
Aosp is fine, but what would be the difference between the two v methods ?
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Aosp is fine, but what would be the difference between the two v methods ?
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Nothing too significant
AOSP you would install from KitKat and then install most of the lollipop system partitions after if necessary
Stock Rom you would just OTA or Flash Lollipop KDZ and then root
Thanks, I'll look at this today.
easiest way to get to LP is by getting your current firmware from here: http://lg-firmware-rom.com/
then upgrade to that kdz from with lg flash tool 2014, from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
then root with this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
then, use an appropriate method correlating to your model number. try imageprep.
I'd suggest restoring, not upgrading to LP.
to roll back, you can of course create a nandroid before all this. move it to your ext_sd card before any flashing, too.
as for xposed, it says it's in alpha, but i haven't encountered a single issue with it and i've been running it for a good month+. tweaksbox works like a charm too.
as for multirom, i've never tried it, so can't speak for it.
I've done a little bit of digging and haven't been able to find much, or at least haven't found a lot of details that are "newer" But my question is simple, Is the n910v version, stock, 6.0.1 able to be just simply rooted?
I don't want a custom rom or anything, all i'm needing is root access to remove bloatware and freeze some apps.
any help, direction, or keywords to search for would be greatly appreciated.
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I've done a little bit of digging and haven't been able to find much, or at least haven't found a lot of details that are "newer" But my question is simple, Is the n910v version, stock, 6.0.1 able to be just simply rooted?
I don't want a custom rom or anything, all i'm needing is root access to remove bloatware and freeze some apps.
any help, direction, or keywords to search for would be greatly appreciated.
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Yes, I used these instructions. Then after I was unlocked with TWRP installed I flashed this with Odin, rooted in TWRP and then debloated. After all this you will be on the newest update rooted and unlocked.
so I have to flash down to 5.1.1, then unlock bootloader, gain root, then flash back to stock, then update back to 6.0.1, and then It'll still be unlocked and rooted?
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so I have to flash down to 5.1.1, then unlock bootloader, gain root, then flash back to stock, then update back to 6.0.1, and then It'll still be unlocked and rooted?
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Pretty much but after you go back to 5.1.1, unlock, TWRP and root you are safe to go to update to 6.0.1 with this file. After you flash that flash TWRP again and install root again. After you unlock you are going to be unlocked unless you install the retail firmware and overwrite your aboot. The file I linked says stock restore but it is safe to flash when you are unlocked because I removed aboot.
I'm going to use the guide you posted to try unlock booyloader as and root. If successful, I can flash cm and gapps or do I need the deblosted romyou posted first? Thanks for your help
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flyers00 said:
I'm going to use the guide you posted to try unlock booyloader as and root. If successful, I can flash cm and gapps or do I need the deblosted romyou posted first? Thanks for your help
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Of you are going to install other rom, you don't need to de bloated. Just debloat the one you're going to use as default rom..
I'm having issue with kingroot ,after it attempts to root,the phone reboots a couple times. Then I have to restart the process
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Finally got it to work. Only thing I did different I did was use Kongo root. Thanks for the info
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