I can't seem to find the answer
Should I do anything after I do the OTA Simple Root. I was thinking of flashing the original RUU and going through the 3 step simple root, assuming this method doesn't unlock NAND.
I am using the White HTC Evo if that matter
It seems like I am also having issues with Wireless Tether with this root method, maybe I should just RUU and start over
michaelvibe said:
It seems like I am also having issues with Wireless Tether with this root method, maybe I should just RUU and start over
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All simpleroot does is downgrade you from 1.47 to 1.17. You have to update to the stock rooted rom(guide below). You'll still have root/nand access with superuser permissions to allow wifi tether/titanium backup etc etc.
Guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
When it says to rename to PC36IMG.zip leave the .zip off. It won't read it with the .zip but leave the other file alone...don't rename it.
churchwin88 said:
All simpleroot does is downgrade you from 1.47 to 1.17. You have to update to the stock rooted rom(guide below). You'll still have root/nand access with superuser permissions to allow wifi tether/titanium backup etc etc.
Guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
When it says to rename to PC36IMG.zip leave the .zip off. It won't read it with the .zip but leave the other file alone...don't rename it.
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Ugh that is over my head...guess that I am not as savvy as I thought. I ended up just flashing the stock RUU and am going to run the 3 step simple root.
michaelvibe said:
Ugh that is over my head...guess that I am not as savvy as I thought. I ended up just flashing the stock RUU and am going to run the 3 step simple root.
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Which RUU did you flash? The 3 step simple root won't work with the latest RUU. You need the Simple root OTA.
EDIT: Which software version do you have as of now?
churchwin88 said:
Which RUU did you flash? The 3 step simple root won't work with the latest RUU. You need the Simple root OTA.
EDIT: Which software version do you have as of now?
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I ran the original RUU, which sent my software version back to 1.32.651.1
On another note, I get an unhandled exception error when running simple root step 2, saying file not found.
sorry, original being RUU_Supersonic_1.32.651.1_Radio_1.39.00.04.26_release_171253.exe
michaelvibe said:
I ran the original RUU, which sent my software version back to 1.32.651.1
On another note, I get an unhandled exception error when running simple root step 2, saying file not found.
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Okay, I'm kind of confused about something. Did you previously have root/nand access?
As for the simple root error, I have no clue. I haven't used that program. You'll have to post in that thread and ask someone.
churchwin88 said:
Okay, I'm kind of confused about something. Did you previously have root/nand access?
As for the simple root error, I have no clue. I haven't used that program. You'll have to post in that thread and ask someone.
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I am not sure, I ran OTA simple root, but it somewhat confused me. Afterwards I installed Wireless Tether and it failed because of SU permissions. At that point I ran the RUU and was just going to start fresh. Everything is working fine, I just need to unlock NAND now.
michaelvibe said:
I am not sure, I ran OTA simple root, but it somewhat confused me. Afterwards I installed Wireless Tether and it failed because of SU permissions. At that point I ran the RUU and was just going to start fresh. Everything is working fine, I just need to unlock NAND now.
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Haha, you went forward then backward and now are moving to the same spot you was in earlier.
Where exactly are you right now as far as rooting? What have you done since flashing the RUU?
churchwin88 said:
Haha, you went forward then backward and now are moving to the same spot you was in earlier.
Where exactly are you right now as far as rooting? What have you done since flashing the RUU?
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Well I ran the RUU of course, and now I am almost through the 3 step simple root lol
michaelvibe said:
Well I ran the RUU of course, and now I am almost through the 3 step simple root lol
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If simple root won't work follow these two guides.
Guide 1 - **you can skip the part with the evorecovery for now** - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690762
After that do this guide(part 2) - gives you unlocked nand - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701835
michaelvibe said:
Well I ran the RUU of course, and now I am almost through the 3 step simple root lol
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Hah you guys were right, I am now back at 1.17.651.1. What a waste of my time...
Total noobie, at least I didn't brick the phone in the process
michaelvibe said:
Hah you guys were right, I am now back at 1.17.651.1. What a waste of my time...
Total noobie, at least I didn't brick the phone in the process
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Hey, you live and learn.
Now, since that worked. You need the latest stock root rom(1.47). Go back to post #3 I made and follow my word of advice and the guide.
churchwin88 said:
Hey, you live and learn.
Now, since that worked. You need the latest stock root rom(1.47). Go back to post #3 I made and follow my word of advice and the guide.
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So at this point I can flash custom roms correct? I don't absolutely have to run the newest stock?
michaelvibe said:
So at this point I can flash custom roms correct? I don't absolutely have to run the newest stock?
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Yeah, you can go to a custom rom if you want. If you do the stock route first you have the option to do a nandroid backup which saves everything to that point so if you run into trouble later on you can just restore everything back to that point(meaning no doing rooting then unrooting then rooting again lol)
IMO, I would do the stock rom first and wait a couple days as the devs are cooking up the latest roms for a release here soon. Then I would get a custom rom but that is me.
EDIT: I only mention the nandroid backup because I don't believe you have a recovery flashed yet. If you do have a recovery I would highly suggest making a backup of both nand and google propiertory(however you spell it).
churchwin88 said:
Yeah, you can go to a custom rom if you want. If you do the stock route first you have the option to do a nandroid backup which saves everything to that point so if you run into trouble later on you can just restore everything back to that point(meaning no doing rooting then unrooting then rooting again lol)
IMO, I would do the stock rom first and wait a couple days as the devs are cooking up the latest roms for a release here soon. Then I would get a custom rom but that is me.
EDIT: I only mention the nandroid backup because I don't believe you have a recovery flashed yet. If you do have a recovery I would highly suggest making a backup of both nand and google propiertory(however you spell it).
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After I flashed that rom that you provided me with in link three, the recovery changed. I assume that is normal. The option for nandroid backup was gone, but I did find NAND backup with I assume is the same thing. The NAND backup is in case anything ever goes wrong when I am flashing correct?
Thanks for the help.
Related
Go here for a much better proceedure:
http://androidforums.com/incredible...ng-nov-ota-rooted-incredible.html#post1876792
dsb9938 said:
Rooted Inc, otherwise factory ROM. S-OFF in effect.
If I flash a factory recovery, will the OTA update take?
Can I not simply reflash ClockWork after the update?
Thanks guys.
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Im pretty sure it will take if you've got factory recovery. It doesn't seem to be as secure as the vaunted froyo update was.
And yes, you can simply reflash clockwork, but from bootloader, as a PB32IMG.zip
S-Off is wonderful.
Fretless said:
Im pretty sure it will take if you've got factory recovery. It doesn't seem to be as secure as the vaunted froyo update was.
And yes, you can simply reflash clockwork, but from bootloader, as a PB32IMG.zip
S-Off is wonderful.
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What if I'm rooted without stock recovery?
thevoiceless said:
What if I'm rooted without stock recovery?
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When you get the update nag, you ignore it, flash the stock recovery, which I am in process of getting now, then apply the patch, then reflash Clockwork.
Fretless said:
Im pretty sure it will take if you've got factory recovery. It doesn't seem to be as secure as the vaunted froyo update was.
And yes, you can simply reflash clockwork, but from bootloader, as a PB32IMG.zip
S-Off is wonderful.
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Thanks, now to get the stock recovery from the RUU. Wee Haw!!!!
dsb9938 said:
When you get the update nag, you ignore it, flash the stock recovery, which I am in process of getting now, then apply the patch, then reflash Clockwork.
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I'm still pretty new to this, how should I go about getting the stock recovery and flashing it? All I've done is use Unrevoked and Unrevoked Forever, then install ClockworkMod via Rom Manager, so pretty much everything has been done for me :/
thevoiceless said:
I'm still pretty new to this, how should I go about getting the stock recovery and flashing it? All I've done is use Unrevoked and Unrevoked Forever, then install ClockworkMod via Rom Manager, so pretty much everything has been done for me :/
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I've asked in a couple places for the stock recovery. If/when I get it I will post a short how to.
I just don't want to lose everything on my phone to get this update.
I did a NAND backup and installed the update manually and there are several improvements I would like to have, such as significantly reduced charging time. But right now, without a custom ROM, the only way to get it is the RUU, and that wipes the phone.
Dennis
dsb9938 said:
I've asked in a couple places for the stock recovery. If/when I get it I will post a short how to.
I just don't want to lose everything on my phone to get this update.
I did a NAND backup and installed the update manually and there are several improvements I would like to have, such as significantly reduced charging time. But right now, without a custom ROM, the only way to get it is the RUU, and that wipes the phone.
Dennis
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Awesome! Keep me updated
Please Hold.
dsb9938 said:
Please Hold.
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What do you mean?
Go here for a much better proceedure:
http://androidforums.com/incredible...ng-nov-ota-rooted-incredible.html#post1876792
I am stuck at the bootloader not finding update.zip
any ideas?
stock 2.2 rooted s-off
I am assuming that you can't just apply the update.zip from clockwork because it fails to find the stock apps (which it is trying to update, such as AppSharing, and Flickr, etc.) that I removed.
p.s. step 7 is worded in a misleading way, although I understood what you meant. (reads like - rename the deleted file)
thanks for your help
JDubbz said:
I am stuck at the bootloader not finding update.zip
any ideas?
stock 2.2 rooted s-off
I am assuming that you can't just apply the update.zip from clockwork because it fails to find the stock apps (which it is trying to update, such as AppSharing, and Flickr, etc.) that I removed.
p.s. step 7 is worded in a misleading way, although I understood what you meant. (reads like - rename the deleted file)
thanks for your help
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Having this issue with somebody else. I'm not sure if you can name it PB31IMG.zip or not, but you can try. Worst care, it doesn't load that way either.
I'm helping somebody else with the same issue right now, but his phone is totally hosed up, so I'm taking him back to stock 2.2 first. He has a good Titanium backup, so he won't lose anything.
If anybody else knows why the loader might ignore an update.zip please let me know.
JDubbz said:
I am stuck at the bootloader not finding update.zip
any ideas?
stock 2.2 rooted s-off
I am assuming that you can't just apply the update.zip from clockwork because it fails to find the stock apps (which it is trying to update, such as AppSharing, and Flickr, etc.) that I removed.
p.s. step 7 is worded in a misleading way, although I understood what you meant. (reads like - rename the deleted file)
thanks for your help
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Okay, I have confirmed that you may perform "install sd/update.zip" from ROM Manager. It does work.
I'm still confused; do I have to have the stock recovery to do this?
I am not sure of these steps because I have read the threads from here and the post you put on Android forums as well and both threads are mentioning some issues.
Some posts state payload-update is unneccesary.
Some posts state that these steps are failing.
The post I am most concerned about states that "Rooted STOCK ONLY" means you can't have removed any bloatware either before doing this update. I have several apps removed, do I have to restore them before I take these steps?
Also not sure why folks are asking if they must have stock recovery. The instructions don't say anything about that.
I have noticed that the nagging has stoped on my dinc however if I go to the about update section in setup I find it states that the update has been successfully downloaded and is ready to install. Will this try to install the next time I boot the phone or is OK to boot?
Edit: Forgot to mention Some posts state that the process fails and you have to wait a few hours to continue, that's confusing and not in the instructions.
In summary
1) Do you have to re-install bloatware to make these steps work?
2) Is payload-update really necessary? What does each install in these steps do?
3) Does the process fail at some point if you don't allow the device to sit for a while, if so what step should you let it sit? It would be nice if someone understood this part also, anyone have a possible reason for this requirement?
I was asking if stock recovery is required because I've been told that OTAs won't install correctly if you don't. I was wondering if that still applied.
I got the update notification tonight and I clicked for it to install, and it counted down from ten seconds and said it was going to reboot and install updates, but it never did reboot. I'm guessing this is because I have unrevoked recovery? My gf's non rooted phone did get the update tonight as well, and hers installed without a hitch.
Sent from my HTC Incredible «•» Rooted/S-off/Froyo 2.2 «•»
Rooted, Stock 2.2, S-off, Clockwork; some bloatware removed
Install initiated through clockwork halted on vznav.apk, so I'm guessing it needs the original bloatware. I know that I should have backed it up but I guess my hatred of VZ pushiness got the better of me. Anyone have a work-around?
BrooklynAlex said:
Rooted, Stock 2.2, S-off, Clockwork; some bloatware removed
Install initiated through clockwork halted on vznav.apk, so I'm guessing it needs the original bloatware. I know that I should have backed it up but I guess my hatred of VZ pushiness got the better of me. Anyone have a work-around?
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I guess we need someone to share the bloat apk's; I removed some of them without backing up, too :/
What's the best method to root being on software version 1.32.651.6?
I read through the sticky and it looks like the two popular options are the new AutoRoot method, and using Unrevoked. It says the AutoRoot method will work for my version, so I'm assuming that is the best route to take.
I was curious if there is a manual way of rooting? I'd enjoy actually doing the steps to get root access.
If not, then would you recommend I upgrade to the latest software version and then root? Or go ahead and use the AutoRoot method with my current software version?
Thanks!
barleydude said:
What's the best method to root being on software version 1.32.651.6?
I read through the sticky and it looks like the two popular options are the new AutoRoot method, and using Unrevoked. It says the AutoRoot method will work for my version, so I'm assuming that is the best route to take.
I was curious if there is a manual way of rooting? I'd enjoy actually doing the steps to get root access.
If not, then would you recommend I upgrade to the latest software version and then root? Or go ahead and use the AutoRoot method with my current software version?
Thanks!
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With your version you should be able to use Toast's method. You can find it here:
[TUTORIAL] How To Root The HTC EVO ~ Part-1 \0/
[TUTORIAL] How To Unlock Nand Protection ~ Part-2 [Gaining RW Access/Full Root]
you're lucky (make sure your bootloader hasn't been updated and sw version downgraded, I suppose). but if your setup is really that old, use fastRX8 method (here on xda). I used it back when I had your version, and didn't even have to touch a computer to do it.
he's got a great thread and video. took me about 30 min (drunk), being a total android noob (and it has nothing to do with adb even)
Thanks for the replies. Out of those two options posted, I think I'll go with Toast's method. I do remember reading through that method back when I got my phone and was considering rooting. I'll look through those to links and see if it all makes sense.
After rooting and doing a nandroid backup with that method, is it still recommended to backup my 4G RSA keys? (using this method from the sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=887900)
After rooting and doing a nandroid backup with that method, is it still recommended to backup my 4G RSA keys?
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Yes it is always a great idea to backup your wimax RSA keys. It is also a great idea to do a full backup right after you finish rooting before you change anything so you can always restore if anything gets messed up or lost. I use Amon-Ra v2.3 as most say it is more stable than Clockwork recovery but that is just an opinion.
Smurph82 said:
Yes it is always a great idea to backup your wimax RSA keys. It is also a great idea to do a full backup right after you finish rooting before you change anything so you can always restore if anything gets messed up or lost. I use Amon-Ra v2.3 as most say it is more stable than Clockwork recovery but that is just an opinion.
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Thank you, I just read through that recovery, and it looks very nice. Out of curiosity, which method did you use to install it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
barleydude said:
Thank you, I just read through that recovery, and it looks very nice. Out of curiosity, which method did you use to install it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
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You place the file I attached on the root of your sdcard, then update it, reboot, and reboot into recovery and you'll be on amon_ra 2.3. You can use rom manager to flash it, but its only on version 2.2.
The way I did it, and remember I am on a newer version of the Evo than you, but I used Unrevoked v3.32 to root the phone, I already knew about adb. Then I followed the directions on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026. Also that is the creators page so any update should show up there.
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Sorry teh roxxorz already sent you that page. But that is still the page that I used, I used the "Bootloader way"
xHausx said:
With your version you should be able to use Toast's method. You can find it here:
[TUTORIAL] How To Root The HTC EVO ~ Part-1 \0/
[TUTORIAL] How To Unlock Nand Protection ~ Part-2 [Gaining RW Access/Full Root]
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So I just completed part 2, and got to the point where it says to come here and get the latest radios. Is this a necessary step if I restored my nandroid backup from before step 2?
If so, then is this where i need to go to get the radios? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485&highlight=latest+radio
And lastly, I'm having a hard time finding install instructions for these.
Thanks!
Just did a full backup with Amon-Ra v2.3, now time to store those safely somewhere and look into flashing a rom! Thinking I will start with CM7 RC4
Figured I'd just keep updating this thread with everything I've done so far.
Did a second nandroid backup with just wimax.
In addition just backed up the wimax rsa key using the following procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=887900
Ok I'm confused. Titanium Backup is saying that I'm not rooted? Hmm...
Well I don't know what happened, but I'm guessing that my nandroid restore at some point removed root? Just a guess. I'm gonna start over...
So I've been confusing S-OFF meaning that I didn't have root/nand, thinking that "S" stood for Superuser. Man... lol
barleydude said:
So I just completed part 2, and got to the point where it says to come here and get the latest radios. Is this a necessary step if I restored my nandroid backup from before step 2?
If so, then is this where i need to go to get the radios? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485&highlight=latest+radio
And lastly, I'm having a hard time finding install instructions for these.
Thanks!
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Those are the ones, after you finish flashing it tell the recovery to reboot and it will finish loading them then. Make sure you do not pull your battery during it and you'll be ok.
Another option is to get the PC36IMG of Sprint Lovers and flash that through the bootloader, that is usually the safest way.
barleydude said:
So I've been confusing S-OFF meaning that I didn't have root/nand, thinking that "S" stood for Superuser. Man... lol
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yep, the S in the bootloader stands for Security and refers to your NAND (system/boot/recovery) lock. You'll have that as long as you have the engineering hboot so make sure you don't update it.
With Titanium Backup just start the app and click on problems there you will see install busybox. After that installs it will want you to restart the app and everything should run then.
I just rooted my e4gt and now my wife wants me to root her dinc 2.3.4
She does not want to reset her information if possible and she wants a stock root can someone point me in the right direction?
What to do you mean by stock root??
"Behind every great fortune, there is a crime!"
acefilleddreams said:
I just rooted my e4gt and now my wife wants me to root her dinc 2.3.4
She does not want to reset her information if possible and she wants a stock root can someone point me in the right direction?
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I just mean she only wants root. she does not want a custom rom.
And who told you that if u wanna root u have to install a custom Rom?? Not necessary just follow a tutorial to root and that's all the Rom will stay the same
Also when you finish rooting don't forget to do a nandroid backup(v.i) because it will help if anything goes wrong or she wants to flash a custom Rom in the future
"Behind every great fortune, there is a crime!"
donhashem.dh said:
And who told you that if u wanna root u have to install a custom Rom?? Not necessary just follow a tutorial to root and that's all the Rom will stay the same
Also when you finish rooting don't forget to do a nandroid backup(v.i) because it will help if anything goes wrong or she wants to flash a custom Rom in the future
"Behind every great fortune, there is a crime!"
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Is there a step by step thread for rooting 2.3.4?
acefilleddreams said:
Is there a step by step thread for rooting 2.3.4?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744807
m1tommy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744807
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That thread has nothing to do with how to root the Incredible.
Not sure if unrevoked has fixed their rooting method or not as the last GB update last year broke it, it was on version 3.21 back then. As I have s-off I can flash recoveries in hboot which is an easy way to get a custom recovery in place which you then use to flash the superuser binaries to your system/bin folder. I had originally used unrevoked 3.21 to root it two years ago and set s-off so maybe someone who has recently used this will let you know if it still works.
http://unrevoked.com/
Easiest way to root is to htcdev unlock your bootloader, then fastboot flash the cwm recovery img, and then flash superuser through recovery. Thats it, your rooted.
You can use this guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600904, or this guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506258. Both achieve the same thing in the same way, just wrote up a little differently.
kzoodroid said:
That thread has nothing to do with how to root the Incredible.]
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Actually, I thought the line on that page, "Google is your friend" was quite appropriate.
See, like so.
Question how do i unroot my dev edtion m8 running 5.0.1, i search and cant find a answer, does the fully unroot method work in su?
Next question if i use the the fully unroot method then flash stock recovery is that all i have to do?
toysoldierq said:
Question how do i unroot my dev edtion m8 running 5.0.1, i search and cant find a answer, does the fully unroot method work in su?
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It should work, yes.
toysoldierq said:
Next question if i use the the fully unroot method then flash stock recovery is that all i have to do?
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That depends on exactly what you are trying to accomplish. What is your reason for unrooting and returning to stock (as it sounds like that is what you are trying to do)?
redpoint73 said:
It should work, yes.
That depends on exactly what you are trying to accomplish. What is your reason for unrooting and returning to stock (as it sounds like that is what you are trying to do)?
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Not really trying the get back to stock, i use su temporary with a app now im finish with it i just want to remove it, i did not change no system files nothing just use it to gain access with a app.
toysoldierq said:
Not really trying the get back to stock, i use su temporary with a app now im finish with it i just want to remove it, i did not change no system files nothing just use it to gain access with a app.
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Then just unroot with SU.
Restoring stock recovery is only necessary if you want the ability to install future OTA updates. But again, you were not specific as to your end goal.
redpoint73 said:
Then just unroot with SU.
Restoring stock recovery is only necessary if you want the ability to install future OTA updates. But again, you were not specific as to your end goal.
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just wanted my phone the way it was before i even start with the whole thing thats all, does su leave any traces of files after?
toysoldierq said:
just wanted my phone the way it was before i even start with the whole thing thats all, does su leave any traces of files after?
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I believe the SU app will still be present, but you can then just uninstall it.
Aside from that, not sure if any "traces" will still be present or not. If you want to be sure its fully stock, than RUU.
You say you don't want to return to full stock. But then you say you want it the way it was before you started any mods. That is the same as returning to stock.
redpoint73 said:
I believe the SU app will still be present, but you can then just uninstall it.
Aside from that, not sure if any "traces" will still be present or not. If you want to be sure its fully stock, than RUU.
You say you don't want to return to full stock. But then you say you want it the way it was before you started any mods. That is the same as returning to stock.
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root checker says its off, but i really dont wanna ruu lol to much work setting back up my phone, but if thats the only way to be sure o well.
toysoldierq said:
root checker says its off, but i really dont wanna ruu lol to much work setting back up my phone, but if thats the only way to me sure o well.
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If root checker says no root, and in bootloader is says Software Status is "official" than I probably wouldn't worry about it too much.
redpoint73 said:
If root checker says no root, and in bootloader is says Software Status is "official" than I probably wouldn't worry about it too much.
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ok i will take your word for it, what rom are you running?
toysoldierq said:
ok i will take your word for it, what rom are you running?
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I was on stock Lollipop Dev Edition (but rooted) for a long time. Currently on SkyDragon Sense 7 v9.0.
Also, in addition to it saying "official" for software status, just restore stock recovery if you want OTA updates (as previously mentioned - but just wanted to clarify my last post). After that, you should be good to go.
redpoint73 said:
I was on stock Lollipop Dev Edition (but rooted) for a long time. Currently on SkyDragon Sense 7 v9.0.
Also, in addition to it saying "official" for software status, just restore stock recovery if you want OTA updates (as previously mentioned - but just wanted to clarify my last post). After that, you should be good to go.
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You tried gpe 5.1 H6 yet, i saw some new camera files was included in the ota zip wonder if they improve it lol
I'm sure there's a guide somewhere but I couldn't find one clear enough. I recently got my HTC 10 to replace my Galaxy S4 GPE and have a question. This is my first update after rooting my phone, and I received an OTA message today. With my s4, all i needed to do to update was use ODIN. I know it's different with the HTC 10, but want to be 100% sure I'm doing this right. From what I've read I need to:
1. Mount system as read only via twrp and restore my original system-image (which I did make)
2. Flash stock recovery
3. Boot into Android and take the OTA.
4. Flash TWRP and make a backup in read only mode of system-image (for the sake of convenience with future OTAs)
5. Flash supersu.
Is this right? I read some where that having an unlocked bootloader would make an error occur when taking the OTA. Is this right? How do you guys update? Does flashfire work with HTC 10 and how do I use it? I'm s-on, does that matter? I have the factory unlocked version of the HTC 10. I'm terrified of something going wrong during the update process. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Kryztof said:
I'm sure there's a guide somewhere but I couldn't find one clear enough. I recently got my HTC 10 to replace my Galaxy S4 GPE and have a question. This is my first update after rooting my phone, and I received an OTA message today. With my s4, all i needed to do to update was use ODIN. I know it's different with the HTC 10, but want to be 100% sure I'm doing this right. From what I've read I need to:
1. Mount system as read only via twrp and restore my original system-image (which I did make)
2. Flash stock recovery
3. Boot into Android and take the OTA.
4. Flash TWRP and make a backup in read only mode of system-image (for the sake of convenience with future OTAs)
5. Flash supersu.
Is this right? I read some where that having an unlocked bootloader would make an error occur when taking the OTA. Is this right? How do you guys update? Does flashfire work with HTC 10 and how do I use it? I'm s-on, does that matter? I have the factory unlocked version of the HTC 10. I'm terrified of something going wrong during the update process. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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That's exactly right.
Never relock your bootloader. It's completely unnecessary and can only cause problems if you don't know exactly what you're doing. And again, it's completely unnecessary. People love to throw that idea out as a troubleshooting suggestion. Don't do it.
That's exactly how I update.
Used flashify to root my Samsung tablet once. I've never used it once on any of my HTC devices, so I can't offer any advice on that. I don't really see why it would be necessary though.
S-on/off does not matter for this process.
I hope this answers all of your questions. Good luck.
jollywhitefoot said:
That's exactly right.
Never relock your bootloader. It's completely unnecessary and can only cause problems if you don't know exactly what you're doing. And again, it's completely unnecessary. People love to throw that idea out as a troubleshooting suggestion. Don't do it.
That's exactly how I update.
Used flashify to root my Samsung tablet once. I've never used it once on any of my HTC devices, so I can't offer any advice on that. I don't really see why it would be necessary though.
S-on/off does not matter for this process.
I hope this answers all of your questions. Good luck.
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Unfortunately the error I read about mentioning a modified file system showed up. I followed this guide and got errors and managed to recover from a bootloop. I think I will just wait a while and use a RUU to restore and update.
EDIT: and now I get the same error with my old backup. I think I messed up the "mount system as read only" part because I do remember flashing System over but if it was read only it should have given me an error?
Kryztof said:
Unfortunately the error I read about mentioning a modified file system showed up. I followed this guide and got errors and managed to recover from a bootloop. I think I will just wait a while and use a RUU to restore and update.
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Well I wrote that guide, so if you want to post what you did over in that thread I'll be happy to help you out. If you're US Unlocked that method should work 100%. I've never heard of anyone getting a bootloop from it.
U probably flashed a wrong stock recovery or something.
Would the steps described in the first post work for international HTC 10 (Europe) ?
CroCop18 said:
U probably flashed a wrong stock recovery or something.
Would the steps described in the first post work for international HTC 10 (Europe) ?
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You're talking about in this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187
If you're interested in testing something, post over there. Short answer is no, the instructions in the OP have not worked on International devices. But @Captain_Throwback just posted an idea that might work.
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You're talking about in this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187
Short answer is no, the instructions in the OP have not worked on International devices.
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Then how to revert an int. HTC 10 (1.90.401.5.) back to stock ? I have my system image backup and original recovery for my version...
Why does this have to be so complicated -.-
CroCop18 said:
Then how to revert an int. HTC 10 (1.90.401.5.) back to stock ? I have my system image backup and original recovery for my version...
Why does this have to be so complicated -.-
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/htc-10-stock-rom-ruu-t3378240/page5
Mr Hofs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/htc-10-stock-rom-ruu-t3378240/page5
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So flashing a RUU.zip is the only way for int. HTC 10 ?
CroCop18 said:
Then how to revert an int. HTC 10 (1.90.401.5.) back to stock ? I have my system image backup and original recovery for my version...
Why does this have to be so complicated -.-
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It's not that complicated. Are you getting the System Corrupt error when you try to download the OTA?
If so, you have a few options for updating.
1) try the experimental option I'm working on in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187)
2) RUU (the 1.90 ruu is available now I think, but if not, just use 1.80 then OTA
3) flash signed firmware to update your firmware and then use someone's system backup to update the system files
jollywhitefoot said:
It's not that complicated. Are you getting the System Corrupt error when you try to download the OTA?
If so, you have a few options for updating.
1) try the experimental option I'm working on in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187)
2) RUU (the 1.90 ruu is available now I think, but if not, just use 1.80 then OTA
3) flash signed firmware to update your firmware and then use someone's system backup to update the system files
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Im not getting any error, I`m just checking on how to revert back to stock and not screw up something in the process lol.
I thought you can only flash an RUU which main version is the same as your phone or newer (capt. throwback wrote that in his twrp topic).
Anyway, looks like flashing an RUU is the safest way.
CroCop18 said:
Im not getting any error, I`m just checking on how to revert back to stock and not screw up something in the process lol.
I thought you can only flash an RUU which main version is the same as your phone or newer (capt. throwback wrote that in his twrp topic).
Anyway, looks like flashing an RUU is the safest way.
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That's correct about the RUU needing to be same or newer. What are you currently on? I assumed since you're wwe and trying to OTA then you were on 1.80.401.3.
RUU is definitely the safest way.