I have HTC Desire. Yesterday i tried to root my phone but i had many problems. So I wanted to get it back to orginal. I couldn't do it also.
So i tried something and now my phone nearly to new version
except kernel and build
now my
kernel is 2.6.29-82821fb5
buil 1.21.405.1 CL172503 test-keys
How can i just update this ones ?
Why do you think rooting did not work? What method did you use?
If you have a different kernel and your rom is showing as using test keys then as far as I know, you are rooted.
What are these things you say you reied to get to the current state?
I treid to root it with version of R6 with same steps . I get same errors but it gave me at least close results.
Are you sure it's rooted if i have test on it ?
How can i be sure if my phone rooted ?
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Why do you think rooting did not work? What method did you use?
If you have a different kernel and your rom is showing as using test keys then as far as I know, you are rooted.
What are these things you say you reied to get to the current state?
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Still couldn't find solution
I tried again . I couldn't solve
try rooting it again
What OS are you running on your PC? If it's win7 64bit then that might be the problem... (not sure if this still is true, it was some time ago)
Unless you had a desire shipped with a rom using test keys, then you have rooted. The test keys rom is the one that you get installed during step1 of the rooting process.
Have you got an icon that says superuser permissions, or have you tried to install titanium backup and run it? If titanium works then you are rooted.
You still haven't said what errors you are getting...
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I have a Dutch HTC Desire, English language.
When I check for an update I get the message there is one available.
I see the download was completed and it restarts my Desire.
I see a screen with a phone and arrow, followed by a phone with a question mark.
Then the phone restarts and I have the 'old' version.
Is it that I have a rooted version?
What do I have to do to get FroYo? I downloaded PB99IMG_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_12984_signed.zip.
When 'Flash zip from sdcard' it also gave an error:
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Anyone a suggestion?
im having the same probem. downloads the update, restarts but still on the previous version. when i goto software check it shows there is still an update available
tembares said:
I have a Dutch HTC Desire, English language.
When I check for an update I get the message there is one available.
I see the download was completed and it restarts my Desire.
I see a screen with a phone and arrow, followed by a phone with a question mark.
Then the phone restarts and I have the 'old' version.
Is it that I have a rooted version?
What do I have to do to get FroYo? I downloaded PB99IMG_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_12984_signed.zip.
When 'Flash zip from sdcard' it also gave an error:
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Anyone a suggestion?
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Yeah, root is probably the problem.
It's not FroYo though, it's just a bunch of minor changes and bugfixes. Also, it's not that new, it's been out unoffically for a couple of weeks. A lot of the custom roms on here and on modaco are based on the same 1.21 rom and will allow you to keep root and apps2sd. So you could flash to one of those, maybe?
I don't think this is the Froyo update. Apparently it's just an HTC update of some kind that doesn't make much of a change. Just keep trying, but in the mean time don't stress too much, you're not missing out on anything.
o really? so i cant install the OTA updates if i have root? that really sux and if i had known that when i flashed i wouldnt have done it.
i might reflash to this version as i want it for the facebook contacts bug fix. i dont have apps2sd as as far as im aware thats regulary bricking phones, that still the case?
Couldn't say. The Desire root was so half-assed and seemed to cause so many issues that I just didn't bother doing it, so I'm just going by what I've read
ok, well is it possible to do an update without having to flash and therefore resetup and backup all my settings etc? i.e. in the same way the OTA update would do it without resetting the device
gyro11 said:
o really? so i cant install the OTA updates if i have root? that really sux and if i had known that when i flashed i wouldnt have done it.
i might reflash to this version as i want it for the facebook contacts bug fix. i dont have apps2sd as as far as im aware thats regulary bricking phones, that still the case?
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The usb brick issue now has a fix available, and it wasn't due to a2sd!
really, thats excellent, u have a link?
Yep.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691639
The recovery method was causing the problems. It still does, but they can now be fixed. people are working on the recovery and booting from SD card etc.
Edit: If you fancy trying out froyo on the desire you can flash a test rom from the dev forums. It's not for everyone yet as it's not totally working, but I'm using a froyo rom and find it's pretty decent for a hacked version!
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o really? so i cant install the OTA updates if i have root? that really sux and if i had known that when i flashed i wouldnt have done it.
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A rather strange point of view!
Most rooted users wouldn't want to install an OTA because they would then lose root. On other phones (e.g. G1, Magic etc) most rooted ROMs have the OTA mechanism disabled.
The normal course of action for rooted users is to wait for someone to repack the update as a rooted update.zip.
Regards,
Dave
Hello,
I would like to create a full stock backup, I do not care for applications or settings, the only thing I want is full non-rooter, current Gingerbread with ability to install possible upcoming OTA updates.
The reason for this is simple, I want to try out different ICS roms just for fun and then go back to original, HTC Sense 2.1 powered rom.
The question is: How do I do that? I know I can handle rooting the device and installing various things but how do I get back?
Thanks!
PS A link with instructions on how to do that would be nice, I tried searching the forums and Google but nothing legit came out.
If you have already rooted your phone and installed a recovery such as ClockworkMod or 4EXT, reboot into recovery and go to the "Backup" menu and make a full backup.
In the event of problems, you can do a full wipe or factory reset, and then go to the same backup/restore menu to restore your backup from the SD card.
But if the phone is Gingerbread (it is) I have to downgrade first, correct? To Froyo 2.2. So Basically that leaves me with a copy of 2.2 while my phone came with Gingerbread in the first place.
It basically shows that I've changed (downgraded) the software, doesn't it?
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But if the phone is Gingerbread (it is) I have to downgrade first, correct? To Froyo 2.2. So Basically that leaves me with a copy of 2.2 while my phone came with Gingerbread in the first place.
It basically shows that I've changed (downgraded) the software, doesn't it?
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If you have ALREADY rooted it, then there is no need to be downgrading back to an exploitable firmware when you've already exploited the phone. If all you're doing is installing a custom rom on an already rooted/unlocked phone then you need only flash the roms via recovery.
You would only have to downgrade the firmware if you for some reason decided to flash the original stock firmware, hboot, etc onto the phone.
But that's least as far as the backups go.
In terms of how to get the phone back to non-root/locked state there's a sticky/wiki for that, though I would find it to be a pain in the butt to have the phone rooted and unlocked and then have to go thru the process of locking it back up only to possibly risk bricking it. The more times you mess with the firmware/radio/hboot the more likely you are to brick it.
Just to make it all clear my phone is kinda new, was never rooted, that's why I'm asking. I still can't believe that HTC doesn't have an app like Xperia has, SEUS to be exact, you can fix any phone with one click. By saying fix I mean install the latest, official rom.
That's too bad there is no other way to root Desire Z.
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Just to make it all clear my phone is kinda new, was never rooted, that's why I'm asking. I still can't believe that HTC doesn't have an app like Xperia has, SEUS to be exact, you can fix any phone with one click. By saying fix I mean install the latest, official rom.
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If never rooted there's not much of a way to make a full backup first (since most backup tools like Titanium Backup requires root).
That's too bad there is no other way to root Desire Z.
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Well there is the HTCDev unlocker from HTC themselves, but you actually have better luck following something like cyanogenmod's wiki entry.
Something like this works quite well : http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Vision
You just need to make sure to triple-check all the numbers and messages, someone accidentally skipping 2 or 3 steps multiple times is just asking for problems.
But once rooted (like for my G2 I followed the cyanogenmod steps, and then went another step by upgrading my radio to the latest, I just went with a different rom after being rooted) it's usually best to keep it that way even if you decide to just flash the stock rom (i.e.: still rooted and unlocked, but simply using the original software they provide you, which can be rooted simply by having the su binary and superuser app).
The voiding of warranty usually applies to software, i.e.: you bricked the phone as a result of flashing the wrong hboot. Where as if the screen or eMMC dies, it's a hardware failure and shouldn't be voided simply because the phone was rooted (unless of course they determined you fried your CPU by running the phone at 1.9Ghz constantly).
You could just download a full version of the G2 gingerbread rom from shipped-roms.com and flash that if you ever want/need to go back to stock gingerbread.
-Nipqer
Several months ago I purchased the nexus 7 2013 wifi version. In my tiredness after a long day I unlocked, rooted then flashed a custom rom (aokp) my build numbers is KVT49L instead of KVT49H. I must have flashed the LTE version in error.
I'm trying to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4. Wugfresh toolkit doesn't work, also unfathomables tool won't work either.
I have been rooting, swapping kernels, unlocking bootloaders and flashing custom since the Droid x days.
I assume I need to use ADB? I am having a hard time finding specific instructions on how to complete this minor upgrade to 4.4.4. In afraid to try anything being on the build for a different version of my device.
any suggestions are appreciated.
I apologize in advance if I left out any critical info regarding my situation.
Edit:
Also are the tool kits not working because I'm on the incorrect build?
K... so, does anyone have any thoughts about just flashing KVT49H rom over what I have?
mtnbst said:
K... so, does anyone have any thoughts about just flashing KVT49H rom over what I have?
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Why isn't the toolkit working with flash stock and unroot? You should be able to select the option that says it is in a boot loop... And for current version, you can select anything you want - that is what it will flash when you do the flash stock and unroot.
If that doesn't work, where specifically does it fail?
Mike
It goes into bootloader mode and does not come out. Toolkits worked fine on N7 v1. I am attempting to un root and revert to stock.
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It goes into bootloader mode and does not come out. Toolkits worked fine on N7 v1. I am attempting to un root and revert to stock.
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Toolkit works on v2 as well. When you do the flash stock and unroot, you have to select the option that says your phone is soft bricked.
If that doesn't work, when you are in the bootloader, are you at least able to use the volume buttons and power to select recovery?
Thanks Mike, I'm going to try that
Thomas
Soft brick option did the trick!! I was also able to restore to KOT49H. Thanks my friend
Hello,
I have a Xperia ZL C6506 with a locked bootloader. I would like to unlock it, or at least root the phone.
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Android 4.4.4
Kernel version: 3.4.0-perfg1bb39c2
Build Number: 10.5.1A.0.292
Country: Canada
Flashtool will not root the phone, even trying Towelroot V3.
Seems like every answer I find on XDA says something about my phone is always stopping me. Either 4.4.4 is a problem, or BL locked, or 0.292, I can't root... What am I missing?
Do I have to flash a new kernel or rom? Is it even safe to flash anything, even if it is stock, on a phone with a locked bootloader? I do not want to brick.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I found this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-zl/help/rooting-xperia-zl-t2994781
But,
I read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092 it says: "Newroot work with all kitkat firmwares but doesn't work with latest kitkat *after 108) .133, .157... firmware or with old JB firmwares!!!"
This is the only thing that I have found that I have not tried, but I am hesitant to try and flash an old kernel on a phone with a locked bootloader. Is it safe to flash anything on a locked bootloader?
Himura357 said:
I am hesitant to try and flash an old kernel on a phone with a locked bootloader. Is it safe to flash anything on a locked bootloader?
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Yes, it is safe, as long as you know what you are doing. Put it this way: flashing the downgraded kernel will not screw you up, but doing things the wrong way might.
1. Download this. It's NOT a flashable zip! Just unzip it, and use FTF files to flash the appropriate kernels.
2. Read my post that you linked. It gives you all the steps of the process. Installing recovery is optional, but highly recommended (very useful). Use the kernels you downloaded from my link above.
That's it! A couple of notes...
- I am assuming you know how to use the FlashTool. Not the original one from Sony, but the the one by Androxide. Make sure you are familiar with it before flashing!
- Newroot DOES work with .230 kernel. I have done it many times while playing with different ROM versions, works perfectly. Make sure you enable USB debugging, and watch your phone for prompts to grant access. Your phone should reboot after successful rooting. If for some reason it doesn't work, just try again.
- When you flash .230 kernel, you may have some weird issues with your phone. You will lose WiFi. Your phone may start vibrating for no reason (mine did). Maybe something else, I dunno... Don't worry, it's only temporary. Everything will get back to normal once you flash .292 kernel after rooting. Again, tried and proven fully working many times.
- If you decide to upgrade to LP afterwards, this will also be your procedure to recover, if you screw something up in the process (been there, done that). Just flash your .292 stock ROM, then repeat the rooting process, then start with LP over again.
Happy rooting!
Thanks so much. It is crystal clear now. Always good to get some advice from someone who has done it before on the same phone.
Trying to flash and I got this error (attached pic)
I am running the newest flashtool. I didn't have any problem with the older flashtool in the past when I used to flash my older phones. Also, the older one installed completely in one folder, this one installs in 2 folders, one in C: and the other in C:/users/Me for some reason.
I installed the V1.5 driver package. Not sure what else is wrong. I unzipped the zip file, put the kernel.only.ftf into the firmwares folder, I clicked flash, selected the .ftf file and connected the phone in flashmode. No dice.
Ok, tried it again, this time it didn't get a red error, I got a different one, and my build number is still 10.5.1.A.0292...
Installed recoveries.
Pic is attached.
Okay!
So, after the first flash, the build number didn't change, but the kernel was applied. I just tried using newroot and it worked, superuser is there. Just like you said, the wifi stopped working with the new kernel. I flashed the 0.292 kernel and the wifi came back, and the phone is still rooted.
Thanks for you help kt-Froggy!
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Okay!
So, after the first flash, the build number didn't change, but the kernel was applied. I just tried using newroot and it worked, superuser is there. Just like you said, the wifi stopped working with the new kernel. I flashed the 0.292 kernel and the wifi came back, and the phone is still rooted.
Thanks for you help kt-Froggy!
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Good to know! Cheers!
Hi everyone!
New Android 7 Developer RUU is out. I remember that there were several problems with the last Android 6 security updates in September and October. So it wasn't possible to root with the latest SuperSU.zip
Instead you had to use an older version and update to the latest version with Play Store later.
Before I flash the Android 7 RUU, I would like to know if anyone already has experience with rooting latest Stock ROM?
Any problems which occurred? And if the root process was successful, which SuperSU Version have you used? Thanks in advance!
Njoatun said:
Hi everyone!
New Android 7 Developer RUU is out. I remember that there were several problems with the last Android 6 security updates in September and October. So it wasn't possible to root with the latest SuperSU.zip
Instead you had to use an older version and update to the latest version with Play Store later.
Before I flash the Android 7 RUU, I would like to know if anyone already has experience with rooting latest Stock ROM?
Any problems which occurred? And if the root process was successful, which SuperSU Version have you used? Thanks in advance!
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I've used this to root stock Nougat ROM and it worked fine https://download.chainfire.eu/1014/SuperSU/SR5-SuperSU-v2.78-SR5-20161130091551.zip
Anyway make a backup.. just in case it doesn't work
EDIT: It will reboot the phone at least 2 times before booting into system
Mat08.cc said:
I've used this to root stock Nougat ROM and it worked fine https://download.chainfire.eu/1014/SuperSU/SR5-SuperSU-v2.78-SR5-20161130091551.zip
Anyway make a backup.. just in case it doesn't work
EDIT: It will reboot the phone at least 2 times before booting into system
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Do we need to modify system in twrp? before installing this?
shaygia said:
Do we need to modify system in twrp? before installing this?
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No there's no need, at least I didn't change anything and it worked well
I just wanted to add this as a note as I did not see anyone else having these issues in nougat (7.0). Do not install SuperSU 2.78-201609011115. If you do your mobile data option in the notification bar will be grayed out. Your cell signal will have a slash through it and cell signal will no longer work. I do not know if other versions of SuperSU will also cause this symptom.
If this happens to you restore from a backup in recovery or if need be run the RUU again.
Mat08.cc's linked version of SuperSU does work!!!! Thanks!
My m9 doesn't want to upgrade. After it download the Nougat ,it says that I'm running modified system. My phone is att but converted to developer edition. The way I was updating my phone each time so far was with RUU file and I didn't gave any issues until now. Please help . Thanks in advance.
dohcvtec said:
My m9 doesn't want to upgrade. After it download the Nougat ,it says that I'm running modified system. My phone is att but converted to developer edition. The way I was updating my phone each time so far was with RUU file and I didn't gave any issues until now. Please help . Thanks in advance.
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Excuse me, I did not understand.. The phone has received the upgrade but can not install it?
Yes, that is correct. The issue was that my CID was 11111111. Changed it to BS_US001, downloaded, installed successfully. Now I just ran in another issue. Tried to root it so I did: twrp 3.0.2, then installed supersu-v2.78, device booted, cinfirmed rooted but doesn't recognize that there is a sim card inside. Ideas? Thank you!!!
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Yes, that is correct. The issue was that my CID was 11111111. Changed it to BS_US001, downloaded, installed successfully. Now I just ran in another issue. Tried to root it so I did: twrp 3.0.2, then installed supersu-v2.78, device booted, cinfirmed rooted but doesn't recognize that there is a sim card inside. Ideas? Thank you!!!
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Have you installed this one << https://download.chainfire.eu/1014/SuperSU/SR5-SuperSU-v2.78-SR5-20161130091551.zip >> ? (2.78-SR5)
dohcvtec said:
Yes, that is correct. The issue was that my CID was 11111111. Changed it to BS_US001, downloaded, installed successfully. Now I just ran in another issue. Tried to root it so I did: twrp 3.0.2, then installed supersu-v2.78, device booted, cinfirmed rooted but doesn't recognize that there is a sim card inside. Ideas? Thank you!!!
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Definitely an incorrect SuperSU apk. Use the one in OP of http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/nougat-coming-t3513698
Okay. Will try and get back to you. Thanks
P. S. Am I the only ine who is experiencing Messages failing and sending reports to HTC? Ever since I switched to Nougat, every time when I receive/send a text the app fails and when I try to access notifications it fails automatically as well. Ideas? Thank you
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Definitely an incorrect SuperSU apk. Use the one in OP of http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/nougat-coming-t3513698
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Reporting back:
After installing the SuperSU that you gave, everything works normally. Thank you very much.
There is an update which my phone didn't want to install. It said that the update is for himaulatt and my phone is himaul. Is it because phone is rooted and with twrp recovery? When I install the update manually via RUU from laptop, works fine. It just pisses me off cause I have tk start from scratch with my phone but update is successful. Had this issue for a while now amd was trying to figure it out. I really don't want to keep wiping the phone every single time there is an update. Thank you in advance.
Best Regards
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Reporting back:
After installing the SuperSU that you gave, everything works normally. Thank you very much.
There is an update which my phone didn't want to install. It said that the update is for himaulatt and my phone is himaul. Is it because phone is rooted and with twrp recovery? When I install the update manually via RUU from laptop, works fine. It just pisses me off cause I have tk start from scratch with my phone but update is successful. Had this issue for a while now amd was trying to figure it out. I really don't want to keep wiping the phone every single time there is an update. Thank you in advance.
Best Regards
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You might want to read the latest posts in the TWRP thread. The important part starts here.
Flippy498 said:
You might want to read the latest posts in the TWRP thread. The important part starts here.
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I just read the threads you gave me. I understood the process. I will search for the zip file cause this seems to stop me right now. Everything else makes sense from top to bottom. Thank you very much once again.