[Q] keep root for 19.6.3 ota?

[rboutin2]

I have a rooted Verizon droid maxx. I am really worried about losing root if I take the ota. Is there any safe way to take the ota without losing my root? I've read like 2 posts of people saying the pro version of supersu and Survival mode keeps root. I've also read 1 post saying that they accidently took it and didn't lose root. Can anyone confirm this?

 

[queva1]

I would like to know the answer to this as well. I was just prompted for this update.

 

[danger2u]

at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know

 

[queva1]

at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know

Considering that you cannot downgrade to a exploitable version of android if it doesn't work, I think I will pass.

 

[chuck864]

Here is a guy that did it and said he keep root.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52763259


I believe the one that did it accidentally had an unlocked boot loader which makes root possible no matter what.

I saw another post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52795898
Saying that the biggest part of the update was the radio which can be flashed without taking the whole upgrade if you are worried about it.

Me personally, my BL is unlocked and I'm going back to 4.2. I've seen nothing but negatives (bad battery life, FC's, etc) with the updates. I might would stick it out if there was some new features but they seem like just more of the same.

 

[Khanusma]

I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.

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[Caseyk621]

I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.

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You should use this

http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether

That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.

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[robsharp78]

I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.

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I have a droid mini XT 1030, stock with root and wifi apk hack.

I removed the wifi apk hack, put super su into survival mode and took the OTA. Worked out good and I retained root.

 

[Khanusma]

You should use this

http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether

That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.

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Thanks! It worked great and now I have my wifi back.

 

[rlmesq]

My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.

However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.

 

[Caseyk621]

My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.

However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.

Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?

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[rlmesq]

Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?

Bootloaders aren't unlocked.

Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.

Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...

 

[Caseyk621]

Bootloaders aren't unlocked.

Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.

Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...

I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?

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[rlmesq]

I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?

Maybe I'm brain dead. I thought I had TWRP on these phones after SlapMyMoto, but I guess it retained the stock recovery.

Too many Android devlices... can't keep track of what's running what.

 

[livinitwarrior]

I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.

 

[Caseyk621]

I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.

Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one

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[livinitwarrior]

Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one

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Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?


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[Caseyk621]

Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?


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I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!

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[livinitwarrior]

I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!

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Then I'll take the leap

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[Caseyk621]

Then I'll take the leap

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Boom. Do it. Lemme know how it works out

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