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Im new to this stuff, but Im just curious has anyone tried a goldcard to downgrade the GB OTA to froyo to get root and then flash the rooted GB rom? From what Im understanding from other place the goldcard will make it so the RUU version doesnt matter? So maybe, that will work? If I had an evo I didnt care if it got stuck on GB I would try it but my evo is for daily use and I dont want to be stuck on GB without root!
if ur phone is already s-off go and try it. you cant get stuck on gb if ur s-off. u can just flash amon_ra pc36img n then flash any rom u want. try it out n let us know. i would try but don't kn ow how to make a goldcard
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if ur phone is already s-off go and try it. you cant get stuck on gb if ur s-off. u can just flash amon_ra pc36img n then flash any rom u want. try it out n let us know. i would try but don't kn ow how to make a goldcard
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Well, I was thinking use a gold card to make hboot accept an older version RUU for the people who are already stuck and then they could root and flash the rooted GB rom?
What is a gold card
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leo72793 said:
What is a gold card
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[HOWTO] Create a GoldCard - Bypassing the RUU/SPL CID check to Root/Downgrade
Thank you Smidley! I didnt get the notification fast enough!
Hmm. Good thought. I am going to try to do this to the EVO.
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leo72793 said:
Hmm. Good thought. I am going to try to do this to the EVO.
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Please let me know as soon as you try it what happened? I have suggested this in alot of other places and I would like to be able to tell them if it works or not!
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Please let me know as soon as you try it what happened? I have suggested this in alot of other places and I would like to be able to tell them if it works or not!
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i sure will
alil2cul4u said:
Please let me know as soon as you try it what happened? I have suggested this in alot of other places and I would like to be able to tell them if it works or not!
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Unfortunately, I can't complete this (phone came with 2.3.3) as the third step fails, /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/ci does not exist on the device.
edit: some more poking shows that it's mmc2. the path to the cid is /sys/devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:b368/cid
edit2: FAILED (remote: 43 main version check fail)
Looks like the goldcard can't bypass this check.
ive tried both cid reading lines and they fail epicly. help??
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That's because on the Evo its mmc2, and I've already tried using this method in dozens of ways and none of them will work. It'll always fail the signature check.
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Well, no, it passes the signature check as I tried a 2.2 RUU. The issue is that it fails the version check, so nothing has been accomplished.
They are doing something similar with the Desire HD, takes more than just a gold card though...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
i wish i had an evo to try this goldcard method on haha i have a goldcard that ive used on like 4 or 5 of my friends inspires, theoretically it seems like it should work as long as we replace the pd98img with a pc36img of the 3.70.651.1 build then run all the same commands, right?
so i format the sd card, and it becomes to need format, is this normal?
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so i format the sd card, and it becomes to need format, is this normal?
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try using this little gem here uses the mmc2 like the evo
[GoldCard Maker] SimpleGoldCard - GoldCardTool Tweak to work with HTC Inspire
yeh it says inspire but ya know ssdd, same shiz different device..
frickinjerms said:
try using this little gem here uses the mmc2 like the evo
[GoldCard Maker] SimpleGoldCard - GoldCardTool Tweak to work with HTC Inspire
yeh it says inspire but ya know ssdd, same shiz different device..
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that works so much better!!!
trying it with pc36img.zip
got it to ALMOST allow downgrading, trying a custom.zip file now
Got it to say file is older or something. But nope, only dont work
Basically my Desires micro usb connector is broken and I am sending it for repair on monday.
They only asked for the phone - no battery, back or sd card - so should I return the phone to stock since I'm rooted and s-off.
What would be the best way to do this keeping in mind I can't use usb.
My desire was originally orange branded and is from the uk.
1. Download the Alpharev downgrader.zip and rename it to PB99IMG.zip
2. Orange did not release any RUU's (The things that factory reset your phone), so you will need a goldcard and a WWE (World wide english) RUU.
3. Once you've made your goldcard, extract the rom.zip. To extract the rom.zip:
[PHASE1]- we need to extract rom.zip from the RUU.
[P1/STEP1]- Run the RUU (BUT DO NOT PLUG IN YOUR PHONE OR CONTINUE), move it to the side as it cannot be minimised.
[P1/STEP2]- go to start menu, and use the "run" feature. Type in %temp%
[P1/STEP3]- select "date modified" to "today" (to make it easier to find). There are should now be 2 folders with long names of random characters.
[P1/STEP4]- search the folders for rom.zip and extract it to the desktop.
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4. Put the Alpharev downgrader PB99IMG.zip on your the root of your sd-card (not in any folders)
5. boot into HBOOT (NOT fastboot)
6. When you are prompted to update, select yes and wait for the process. Once completed. Poweroff.
7. Rename to rom.zip you extracted to PB99IMG.zip
8. Delete the PB99IMG.zip FROM YOUR SD-CARD, and replace it with the new one
9. Boot into HBOOT and select yes to update. The process takes a while. DO NOT INTERRUPT IT OR YOU WILL MOST LIKELY BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!!!!
Do you have a sd reader or spare phone you can put stock system on card from computer then do it from recovery? Just a simple thought I guess
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I had similar issue used my hero as a reader then put card in desire and restored it
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njdan30 said:
Do you have a sd reader or spare phone you can put stock system on card from computer then do it from recovery? Just a simple thought I guess
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What use would that be if he is S-OFF and the stock system backup is most likely rooted?
Thanks guys yeah I can still put stuff on the sd card. I'll give all your suggestions a try and see what happens
Mount it as drive on comp JuSt to write on card if he has no easy to use usb was just a thought
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Good luck
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Thanks guys yeah I can still put stuff on the sd card. I'll give all your suggestions a try and see what happens
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i made a more detailed section in my guide now too so if you need help check there
It had to be said, bortak you're a legend.. The amount of help you give people is applaudable
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timmaaa said:
It had to be said, bortak you're a legend.. The amount of help you give people is applaudable
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Wow thanks
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i made a more detailed section in my guide now too so if you need help check there
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Thanks man, it's true you are a complete legend. Most people would just tell me to search (which I did) or something but a full blown tutorial was not was I was expecting. Much appreciated
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Wow thanks
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How can I make a goldcard without usb? I used to have one set up too, wish I knew what I'd done with it.
Edit: I managed to find my email containing my goldcard image from when I first rooted my phone (july 2010!) so I'll try making one with that.
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How can I make a goldcard without usb? I used to have one set up too, wish I knew what I'd done with it.
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you can get the CID with this (just stick your sd-card in a usb adapter ), because you want the CID of the sd-card not the phone, then just follow this tutorial, and skip the part where they get the CID.
Just a thing to point of with that tool, when you copy down the CID, do it without any spaces or commas... just the numbers/ letters
LOL just made my goldcard and I found my old one sitting right next to me! BTW that site doesn't generate goldcard images anymore http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
Edit: Update is running, wish me luck!
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LOL just made my goldcard and I found my old one sitting right next to me! BTW that site doesn't generate goldcard images anymore http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
Edit: Update is running, wish me luck!
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yes it does.. i just tried it and it worked for me
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yes it does.. i just tried it and it worked for me
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Oh, it's working now. Was saying page cannot be found earlier. Weird. Anyway thanks for all your help got my phone good as new ready to be picked up in the morning
Okay I've been getting reports of roms not flashing right for the marvelc. So I set out for a solution and found one I believe. One issues with some roms, is that people have been doing it wrong since they got the phone. From Gsm recovery to even gsm roms. They used cmtd a very bad idea ect ect. So now, id like to present my method for fixing all of this. First, soff your hboot, then upgrade and unlock. install custom recovery and wipe all of the partitions. Then reboot to fastboot and flash the recovery posted bellow. Report back with any findings
http://goo.im/devs/simonsimons34/marvelc/cm9/tests/recovery.img
I was just wondering if you could give step by step instructions to flashing the recovery.img. File.
Download it. Rename to recovery.img. Place in the same directory as fastboot and adb.
Put your phone into fastboot (adb reboot bootloader).
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Simonsimons34 I have tried many things but this CWM actually let me flash a rom your great!! thanks so much and this worked for me
Glad to hear it this recovery has all the bugs with flashing and backups fixed so you should be good for the life of the phone
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Does this fixes the Hboot not looking for PGIMG.zip files?
RRRb50 said:
Does this fixes the Hboot not looking for PGIMG.zip files?
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No. A recovery can't fix HBOOT issue.
kalaker said:
No. A recovery can't fix HBOOT issue.
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Is there a way to fix that?
Cause it dosnt check now.
RRRb50 said:
Is there a way to fix that?
Cause it dosnt check now.
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Yes, but could you start another thread or link to a thread you've created. Let's keep this thread on-topic.
Isn't there a way to make it where it auto installs from hboot if so it'd help some ppl out ya know make it fool proof
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sakisa950 said:
Isn't there a way to make it where it auto installs from hboot if so it'd help some ppl out ya know make it fool proof
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brandonhun made one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27765833#post27765833
Give him a "Thanks" if it helps you out.
kalaker said:
brandonhun made one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27765833#post27765833
Give him a "Thanks" if it helps you out.
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will it work with my problem and how to use it?
RRRb50 said:
will it work with my problem and how to use it?
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Put on the root of your SD card. Put your SD card into your phone. Reboot your phone into HBOOT.
kalaker said:
Put on the root of your SD card. Put your SD card into your phone. Reboot your phone into HBOOT.
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Tried that but didnt work.
When I go to HBOOT my mobile does not search for the PGIMG.zip files.
Is there a way to fix that?
I might make a thread if you say so.
RRRb50 said:
Tried that but didnt work.
When I go to HBOOT my mobile does not search for the PGIMG.zip files.
Is there a way to fix that?
I might make a thread if you say so.
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Yes, please make a thread. It's best to keep this one on-topic.
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Is there a way to fix that?
Cause it dosnt check now.
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Sorry to stray off-topic...
But you want to goldcard your sd card; that should help you with the old search engine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379543
Old Tut by Simon... 1-12 of s-off (OP) nets you a goldcard.
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so far i have managed to get unlocked BL and s-off. i have flashed some GB roms, those are nice, i like the performance gains. one problem tho, i have to take this phone back to uscc because it is a loaner opps cant seem to help myself. i downloaded a ruu for wildfire s a510c <---my device however when i run the exe i get an error?? any help would be nice tnx
file i d/l::::RUU_Marvel_C_US_Cellular_WWE_1.02.573.00_Radio_0.94.00.0824_NV_USC_1.27_0826_PRL15107_release_219163_signed
To flash the RUU, You must Relock the bootloader first.
I can't be much help on returning the phone to s-on, other than to tell you it would take an image (before you s-off'd) and some jtag kung-foo skills
Not something easy.
Rob
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insink71 said:
To flash the RUU, You must Relock the bootloader first.
I can't be much help on returning the phone to s-on, other than to tell you it would take an image (before you s-off'd) and some jtag kung-foo skills
Not something easy.
Rob
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thanks so much for youre reply i do know some jtag kung foo skills! heh and fourteen other chinese words... this is my first ever time with an htc device! i have managed to learn a lot so far, my other device was a sgs flashed that sucker more times than girls gone wild! i am however anxiously awaiting my sgsIII
with that said, rock on with youre android device hacking...
p.s the rom i have is a stock rooted rom, of course custom kernel i added too, i can fool the uscc store upon return of the device except the phone info on lock bar ect says virgin mobile, i think its cool, but its gonna be hard to pull that one off i think lol
If you flash the RUU for your carrier it will give you a stock rom kernel and recovery so it won't say virgin mobile
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maybe there is a thread whit q like this one so don't get mad.
When I try to root my phone whit AAHT , tool start to downgrade my sw and when start to read downgraded image he doesn't ...
Hope I made myself clear...hope someone could help me
savinjo22 said:
maybe there is a thread whit q like this one so don't get mad.
When I try to root my phone whit AAHT , tool start to downgrade my sw and when start to read downgraded image he doesn't ...
Hope I made myself clear...hope someone could help me
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Useless to open a thread for this, that have been covered thousand of times..Use a different sdcard. Yours is not good to work as a goldcard.
glevitan said:
Useless to open a thread for this, that have been covered thousand of times..Use a different sdcard. Yours is not good to work as a goldcard.
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i have 8 Gb and 4Mb/s , i thinks it good enough ...
What is goldcard ??? Please explain to me
savinjo22 said:
i have 8 Gb and 4Mb/s , i thinks it good enough ...
What is goldcard ??? Please explain to me
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The size or speed aren't the issues. As far as I understand, your sdcard has a corrupted boot partition, which can occur when it's improperly unmounted. This prevents it from being a goldcard. A goldcard lets you flash RUUs with a different CID from yours. In this case, it would let you flash the downgrade.
Can I format my SD card and than try again...And just wanna say Thanks man
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savinjo22 said:
Can I format my SD card and than try again...And just wanna say Thanks man
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I'm pretty sure that formatting the sdcard won't fix the issue.
savinjo22 said:
Can I format my SD card and than try again...And just wanna say Thanks man
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No....corruption of the boot partition is due to bad habits such as pulling sdcard without proper dismounting it. You can not fix that.
glevitan said:
No....corruption of the boot partition is due to bad habits such as pulling sdcard without proper dismounting it. You can not fix that.
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I'd try with other sd card and it's sameeeeeeeeeee.....I'm so pissed off,,,,
savinjo22 said:
I'd try with other sd card and it's sameeeeeeeeeee.....I'm so pissed off,,,,
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They're not super expensive. I would buy a completely clean new one an try it.
I'll do that!! Tnx
I 'd tryed with several others sd card and same thing happend
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I 'd tryed with several others sd card and same thing happend
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NEW sdcards?? A different one is not good enough. Bad habits are hard to eradicate. Get a new one and make sure that you dismount it correctly.
I didn't really get the problem anyway u can try 2 things before u get the new sd
1: get the downloaded ROM from ur aahk folder and past it on the root of ur sdcard then get into the hboot and the phone should search and find the ROM and prompts u whether if u want to flash ths ROM or not
2: u can download the needed RUU using ur pc and the let the RUU finish everything
I hope that i provided useful and simple info....
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I didn't really get the problem anyway u can try 2 things before u get the new sd
1: get the downloaded ROM from ur aahk folder and past it on the root of ur sdcard then get into the hboot and the phone should search and find the ROM and prompts u whether if u want to flash ths ROM or not
2: u can download the needed RUU using ur pc and the let the RUU finish everything
I hope that i provided useful and simple info....
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How on earth is he going to flash a RUU on a corrupted sdcard? If you have a bad sdcard and therefore you can't make a goldcard then is useless to try to flash a ruu from fastboot. It will let you stuck on a downgraded rom with no root or S-OFF.
savinjo22 said:
maybe there is a thread whit q like this one so don't get mad.
When I try to root my phone whit AAHT , tool start to downgrade my sw and when start to read downgraded image he doesn't ...
Hope I made myself clear...hope someone could help me
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why not get www.htcdev.com, to unlock your bootloader
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I' ll allready unlocked my bootloader on htcdev...but I can get s-off
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I'd tryed 3 different sd card can it be that every single one is demaged , and if you say yes i 'll go and by new one
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I didn't really get the problem anyway u can try 2 things before u get the new sd
1: get the downloaded ROM from ur aahk folder and past it on the root of ur sdcard then get into the hboot and the phone should search and find the ROM and prompts u whether if u want to flash ths ROM or not
2: u can download the needed RUU using ur pc and the let the RUU finish everything
I hope that i provided useful and simple info....
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I will try second option thanks a lot
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savinjo22 said:
I' ll allready unlocked my bootloader on htcdev...but I can get s-off
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I s-off my device without golden card, did you try these tools
sure all credits to the developer, I miss his name right now, but sure his name cited in his app.
mohazia said:
I s-off my device without golden card, did you try these tools
sure all credits to the developer, I miss his name right now, but sure his name cited in his app.
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i get connection problem, I have installed htc driver only
I am wanting to go back to a stock recovery from TWRP. as Im going to pass this M8 on and buy and unlocked one, so...
my phone is:
Unlocked Bootloader,
Rooted with SUper SU
Using TWRP
My M8 is still S-ON and still has O2s stock 4.20.201.6 (LP 501) rom on it.
Ive found a nandroid backup from O2 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
extracted the recovery, but its 1.54.206.5
Would it be safe to flash through fastboot or would i need the matching recovery for the rom
Or because I havent done anything to the rom itself, can I simply restore recovery
Any Advice would be great
Thanks
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Hmm.... As I havent actually done anything to it, it looks like I just have to UnRoot the M8.,
NightOrchid said:
extracted the recovery, but its 1.54.206.5
Would it be safe to flash through fastboot or would i need the matching recovery for the rom
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You need the 4.20.201.6 stock recovery.
You may not be able to boot with 1.54.206.5 recovery
ckpv5 said:
You need the 4.20.201.6 stock recovery.
You may not be able to boot with 1.54.206.5 recovery
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hehe... I was afraid you were going to say that, hmm, ok ill start looking... Not sure where ill get it, but thanks
If you can't find it, no worry. I have that recovery.
I'll upload when I'm back from outstation tomorrow.
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If you can't find it, no worry. I have that recovery.
I'll upload when I'm back from outstation tomorrow.
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Oh wow, Would you mind uploading it please. Much appreciated, Thanks Friend
No I cant find it at all... Ive been to HTCDev Rom Repository, O2 forums and checked around.. YouTube links, XDA etc, wish ide backed up but of course I didnt realise neither firewater or SS 284 wouldnt work, still, learn from my mistakes eh
Thanks
Stock 4.20.206.1 recovery image : http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/4.20.206.1_recovery.img/download
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Stock 4.20.206.1 recovery image : http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/4.20.206.1_recovery.img/download
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Thanks so much friend... Ive downloaded it and ill be flashing it tonight when im in from work..
Thanks again _
Hi I've also have o2 m8 and have done update to lollipop I have no issues just curious if you have the Easymode on your device as I don't if not o2 have blocked it from us
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colindodds said:
Hi I've also have o2 m8 and have done update to lollipop I have no issues just curious if you have the Easymode on your device as I don't if not o2 have blocked it from us
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Not so far as Im aware. I know Samsung include an "Easy Mode" on their devices, but i cant remember one on the M8.. Ive checked in Both "Personalise" and "Display" in Settings, but I cant see an Easy mode.
Unless it was removed in LP 501, I dont know
It should be under Settings>Personalise>Home (or it is for me on the unbranded 4.16.401.10 build)
Ah I'm o2 branded so I presume o2 took it out or mine has bug it runs perfect no issues at all just no Easymode tried installing Google now launcher see if that made it shows to no avail and I'm 4.20.206.1 Build
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You're not the first to say it's missing in a branded device. TBH it's not even worth worrying about, it's pretty useless!
Why not just try and get s-off? You will then be able to have an unlocked device.
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EddyOS said:
It should be under Settings>Personalise>Home (or it is for me on the unbranded 4.16.401.10 build)
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It's right there on 4.19.111.2.