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can i perform 2.17.707.3 system update after root

hi… can i perform the update after i root my htc one x?.. if can,can u teach me hw to do it coz i dont knw wht to do after download it and my HP restart.. then an android green robot come out ><.. thx

If you're doing OTA, you need stock ROM (rooted is ok, modded maybe not) and stock recovery.
fastboot flash recovery signed_recovery.img
If you're doing RUU, you need to be locked.
fastboot oem lock

BenPope said:
If you're doing OTA, you need stock ROM (rooted is ok, modded maybe not) and stock recovery.
fastboot flash recovery signed_recovery.img
If you're doing RUU, you need to be locked.
fastboot oem lock
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i can't perform this system update . i use room stock but my HOX 's already rooted. when i install it , the phone go in to the recovery mode and the system cannot be update, need help plz.
i'm a newbie , can you show me step by step plz

You seem to have some form of learned helplessness. What part of my previous post don't you understand? Are you doing OTA or RUU? What specific errors do you have?
At least help us to help you.

BenPope said:
You seem to have some form of learned helplessness. What part of my previous post don't you understand? Are you doing OTA or RUU? What specific errors do you have?
At least help us to help you.
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hey i am having the same problem everytime i click the update it opens up the recovery mood and i am noob too .So kindly tell me how to update :/

minhasmustafa said:
hey i am having the same problem everytime i click the update it opens up the recovery mood and i am noob too .So kindly tell me how to update :/
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You said you were rooted right? You have to go the other route. I hadn't rooted or anything yet (got mine 2 days ago) so I was able to do the RUU update. Do you have stock or custom recovery? Sorry, I am just learning HTC myself. I have my PhD in Samsung devices
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JohnCorleone said:
You said you were rooted right? You have to go the other route. I hadn't rooted or anything yet (got mine 2 days ago) so I was able to do the RUU update. Do you have stock or custom recovery? Sorry, I am just learning HTC myself. I have my PhD in Samsung devices
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hey i havent rooted it myself i took it to the shop and yes i hvae stock recovery and the problem is i have downloaded the update but when it starts to install it goes to clockwerk recovery mode so what should i do next?
i dont know what should i do after it goes to clockwerk recovery,

minhasmustafa said:
hey i havent rooted it myself i took it to the shop and yes i hvae stock recovery and the problem is i have downloaded the update but when it starts to install it goes to clockwerk recovery mode so what should i do next?
i dont know what should i do after it goes to clockwerk recovery,
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clockwork recovery isn't the stock recovery. is your bootloader unlocked?
first you need the fastboot files -> Number 2 of this thread
save them to a folder e.g. C:\fastboot
then download the right RUU an follow this thread.
or try this thread.
important is that you have the right RUU matching to your cid. Just read through the forum about flashing stock/costum roms and you will automatical learn how to do this.

Can someone please make guides/tutorials for S-OFF HTC One X?

Title says it all. I know that with S-OFF, things should be easier than with S-ON. Nut this is my first Android device and even if I read different threads regarding rooting/flashing, etc., things are still complicated specially because the guides are specifically made for S-ON devices - which is understandable, I know. Considering that the existence of S-OFF HTC One Xs are almost a myth.

It sounds like you do know that S-OFF is not generally available for the HOX. So, do you have S-OFF and what specific things are you trying to figure out?
Here are a couple of simple things:
if you have S-OFF, then when you flash a ROM from recovery it will also update the boot.img so you don't need to flash the boot.img separately in bootloader mode.
If you are flashing an hboot, you don't have to the fastboot oem lock first.

The OP has an S-OFF One X and has NO idea what he's doing...complete waste of an S-OFF device IMO

EddyOS said:
The OP has an S-OFF One X and has NO idea what he's doing...complete waste of an S-OFF device IMO
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Uhh, yeah, I know that. That's why I am trying to learn things. Thanks for 'helping' me 'recognized contributor'.

All you have to do is follow every other guide that's on here, the only difference being you can flash any RUU you want if you need to go back to stock. There's not a lot to it
And just cause I'm an RC doesn't mean I have to be nice

Chezbel said:
It sounds like you do know that S-OFF is not generally available for the HOX. So, do you have S-OFF and what specific things are you trying to figure out?
Here are a couple of simple things:
if you have S-OFF, then when you flash a ROM from recovery it will also update the boot.img so you don't need to flash the boot.img separately in bootloader mode.
If you are flashing an hboot, you don't have to the fastboot oem lock first.
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I am reading this thread - [Guide] - The Ultimate Stock to Custom ROM Awesomeness thread - Noob friendly and I don't know which steps apply to my phone since the thread is not specifically for S-off devices:
Unlock bootloader - do i need to do this? do i have a reason to go to htcdev.com if I want to install custom ROM on my phone? do i need an identifier token?
Custom Recovery/Clockwork MOD/SuperSU - is this essential so I can flash a custom ROM?
Titanium Backup - is this a must?

EddyOS said:
The OP has an S-OFF One X and has NO idea what he's doing...complete waste of an S-OFF device IMO
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completely agree :laugh:

Chezbel said:
It sounds like you do know that S-OFF is not generally available for the HOX. So, do you have S-OFF and what specific things are you trying to figure out?
Here are a couple of simple things:
if you have S-OFF, then when you flash a ROM from recovery it will also update the boot.img so you don't need to flash the boot.img separately in bootloader mode.
If you are flashing an hboot, you don't have to the fastboot oem lock first.
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I am reading this thread - [Guide] - The Ultimate Stock to Custom ROM Awesomeness thread - Noob friendly and I don't know which steps apply to my phone since the thread is not specifically for S-off devices:
Unlock bootloader - do i need to do this? do i have a reason to go to htcdev.com if I want to install custom ROM on my phone? do i need an identifier token?
Custom Recovery/Clockwork MOD/SuperSU - is this essential so I can flash a custom ROM?
Titanium Backup - is this a must?
EddyOS said:
All you have to do is follow every other guide that's on here, the only difference being you can flash any RUU you want if you need to go back to stock. There's not a lot to it
And just cause I'm an RC doesn't mean I have to be nice
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Oh, i know that one! Had to flash a RUU after I got stuck on boot trying to install a custom ROM. Anyway, S-off or not, do I need CWM? Because that's where I think I got wrong. I never heard of clockwork mod before I installed this custom rom. Now I am reading this guide but it doesn't mention where I should put the recovery.img before I flash it.

Yes you do. Having s-off means you can fall back on any RUU to go back to stock. Other than that you follow the same guides as everyone else
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Wow.... Seems like the one v forum isn't the only one full of jerks.
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cammykool said:
Wow.... Seems like the one v forum isn't the only one full of jerks.
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Who is the idiot you're referring to?
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jed27.galvez said:
I am reading this thread - [Guide] - The Ultimate Stock to Custom ROM Awesomeness thread - Noob friendly and I don't know which steps apply to my phone since the thread is not specifically for S-off devices:
Unlock bootloader - do i need to do this? do i have a reason to go to htcdev.com if I want to install custom ROM on my phone? do i need an identifier token?
Custom Recovery/Clockwork MOD/SuperSU - is this essential so I can flash a custom ROM?
Titanium Backup - is this a must?
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You shouldn't have to do the htcdev unlock
If you want to flash any ROMs or make system backups you must install a recovery such as CWM or TWRP
Perhaps Titanium backup is a not must, but I would highly recommend it. That has nothing to do with S-ON vs S-OFF. It's a very useful tool for backing up your applications and other information. The paid version is well worth the money.
In general, as was mentioned before, you can still follow all the guides step by step. It's possible that some steps don't apply to you, but it won't hurt to do them. If you aren't sure what you are doing then it's better not to guess about which steps to skip.

I have got to the part on installing a custom recovery, but it says NOT ALLOWED. I asked some recognized members and some said that it is not enough that I am s-off to flash custom recovery, that I should also unlock bootloader.
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OK, that makes sense because you have to flash recovery from the bootloader. I think it would save you some time and confusion if you just pretend that you have S-ON like everyone else and follow all steps of the guides you are using.
If you do that, including unlocking your bootloader, then the main difference for you will be when flashing a new ROM from CWM or TWRP since the boot.img will get updated. With S-ON that can't happen from recovery, the boot.img can only be flashed from the bootloader screen.

jed27.galvez said:
I have got to the part on installing a custom recovery, but it says NOT ALLOWED. I asked some recognized members and some said that it is not enough that I am s-off to flash custom recovery, that I should also unlock bootloader.
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When having S-OFF you have to give the command on whicht partition you want. As I heard you can't say recovery or something.
I managed this with the application "Rom Manager". Also S-OFF device. But for flashing a CWM through "Rom Manager" you have rooted your phone first.

Chezbel said:
OK, that makes sense because you have to flash recovery from the bootloader. I think it would save you some time and confusion if you just pretend that you have S-ON like everyone else and follow all steps of the guides you are using.
If you do that, including unlocking your bootloader, then the main difference for you will be when flashing a new ROM from CWM or TWRP since the boot.img will get updated. With S-ON that can't happen from recovery, the boot.img can only be flashed from the bootloader screen.
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Some devs don't include the boot.img in their rom zip so you'd still have to flash it separately with fast boot.
To unlock your bootloader simply type fastboot oem unlock, unlike s-on phones, you don't require the unlock file from htcdev.com
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stuart0001 said:
To unlock your bootloader simply type fastboot oem unlock, unlike s-on phones, you don't require the unlock file from htcdev.com
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Are you sure? I don't think that is true (at least not in all cases)

Chezbel said:
Are you sure? I don't think that is true (at least not in all cases)
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tried fastboot oem unlock, doesn't seem to work for me, I get an error message. Ugh, I can't continue with htcdev.com, their site is always down or very very slow.

Hi Stuart,
Even if the boot.img is included in the zip you need to flash the boot.img separate isn't?
What I'm trying to say is, it doesn't make a difference if they include it in the zip or not, if it's not included you only need to download twice.
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Some devs don't include the boot.img in their rom zip so you'd still have to flash it separately with fast boot.
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Laurentius26 said:
Hi Stuart,
Even if the boot.img is included in the zip you need to flash the boot.img separate isn't?
What I'm trying to say is, it doesn't make a difference if they include it in the zip or not, if it's not included you only need to download twice.
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With S-OFF, if the boot.img is in the ROM then you don't need to flash it separately.
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[Q] One X Restoration

Hey guys,
I'm a bit of a noob at this but I'm really stuck.
I have had my HTC One X Euro version Quad core for about 6 months. I have rooted it and installed CM10. I'm now bored of CM10 and starting to dislike it.
I really want to return to the stock rom and install the lastest updates.
I have had a look around online but cannot find much to help me with the process. Please if someone knows what I can do please post links or guides below
If you have any questions about hboot and cid I will do my best to answer.
Thanks for looking

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859714
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Thanks man al have a look

I have followed that guide but now I'm stuck on step 6. I have tried to flash the stock recovery in fastboot usb but it comes up saying the below
FAILED <command write failed <unknown error>>

Bootloader unlocked?
Phone in fastboot mode?
Recovery image in fastboot folder and the correct version? It should match "fastboot getvar version-main".

It says relocked? I followed Option 2 in the guide and I'm on step 6.
Phone is in fastboot usb also the version matches

Well, you do not need to flash stock rec. The RUU takes care of that too.
Sent from my One X

so what do I do now? Im a bit confused....

See this thread and download the the appropriate RUU from one of the links.
Do "fastboot getvar version-main" and grab the RUU that suits it.
There is a small guide in the linked thread too and since you are already locked, you can continue from step 4.

thanks just downloading it now. 577meg on my 200kbps connection might take a while :/

It says I cant run it as my battery is lower that 30% it has been plugged in at the wall for the last 2 hours. What can I do to charge it?

Ok so I left the phone plugged in all night. The RUU Installer gets a little further then pops up with the 30% warning again! Please help as this is my only phone and I cant get it to work

Im still looking for help if anyone knows what I can do?

The easiest way is to flash the stock recovery to the phone and then choose to power down the phone from the bootloader ...... Then it should charge properly and all the way

Mr Hofs said:
The easiest way is to flash the stock recovery to the phone and then choose to power down the phone from the bootloader ...... Then it should charge properly and all the way
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Thanks! Where could I find the stock recovery? Is there any guides on doing this?

My dropbox links are suspended so i can't provide one, but do a search with the xda search button. I recommend the stock that matches your main version so if you are on android 4.04 you need the 2.17 stock recovery

Mr Hofs said:
My dropbox links are suspended so i can't provide one, but do a search with the xda search button. I recommend the stock that matches your main version so if you are on android 4.04 you need the 2.17 stock recovery
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I have found the stock recovery but when I try flash it, it says not allowed.

Did you unlock the bootloader first ?

Mr Hofs said:
Did you unlock the bootloader first ?
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thanks for all the help! I got the phone working re rooted and running CM10. Probably sell it now tbh.
Is there still a for sale section on here?

Don't know actually....
At least i can say now
CASE CLOSED !

Flashing RUUs on newer HTC devices.

Hello currently I am using a T-Mobile m9 with a custom Rom. I used to own an m7 before I ditched it for my nexus 5. Today I noticed a security patches released and realized I can't remember how to update when not stock. I was wondering does flashing new firmware still work the same as it did on the m7?

As far as I know, there are RUU files in 2 different formats: exe file which runs form your computer, or .zip files, which are saved on the SD card and then once you boot in download mode it will automatically ask if you want to apply the RUU file; I think you need to be S-OFF for this method though (as soon as I got back to S-ON, flashing the RUU zip outputs an error)

MrGriffdude said:
Hello currently I am using a T-Mobile m9 with a custom Rom. I used to own an m7 before I ditched it for my nexus 5. Today I noticed a security patches released and realized I can't remember how to update when not stock. I was wondering does flashing new firmware still work the same as it did on the m7?
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I would look to the thread for the rom you are using, there will be the rom updates and info that will point you in the correct direction.
You need to be aware of the phone status (cid/locked/unlocked/S status) but the thread is the correct place to get all the info

Since you are using a custom Tom I'm assuming you've installed twrp and rooted?
If so, and you didn't follow the procedure to properly backup your system for OTAs then RUU is your way to go (assuming you're not soft).
Anyway head to twrp thread in original m9 development forum and see what are your options.
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Jhonys said:
Since you are using a custom Tom I'm assuming you've installed twrp and rooted?
If so, and you didn't follow the procedure to properly backup your system for OTAs then RUU is your way to go (assuming you're not soft).
Anyway head to twrp thread in original m9 development forum and see what are your options.
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i am s-off but i do not have a stock back up

MrGriffdude said:
i am s-off but i do not have a stock back up
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In that case just follow this thread

Help with my HTC ONE X

Hi guys, sorry for the noob question but, i need to change ROM. So, the situation is: No root, S-ON, Locked BL, Stock rom 4.2.2. I want to: Flash the recovery, unlock bootloader, S-OFF, rooting (if needed) and change rom. If you can please suggest me a rom with no-lag (possibly lollipop). Thanks in advance. (P.s. I'm noob with the One X)

Anyone?

Plz help me

IS it an international One X. I run Resurrection Remix 5.1.1
You will need to root. Leave S-ON. It will protect you if you do the wrong thing which i did plenty of times.
Have a look at www.onexroot.com

grwalker said:
IS it an international One X. I run Resurrection Remix 5.1.1
You will need to root. Leave S-ON. It will protect you if you do the wrong thing which i did plenty of times.
Have a look at www.onexroot.com
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Is Resurrection Remix laggy? Or not? Anyway many thanks! Yep, i will stay on S-ON.

Not really. I find it OK. It does stretch the One X to its limits but the ROM works smoothly
You need to make sure your HBOOT is at least 1.72 or it wont boot

grwalker said:
Not really. I find it OK. It does stretch the One X to its limits but the ROM works smoothly
You need to make sure your HBOOT is at least 1.72 or it wont boot
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Ehm... How can i update them? What recovery should i flash? I have:
-Philz 6.0.3.8
-TWRP 2.6.3.0
-CWM 6.0.3.8
I've find on the net that i need the new layout storage. What is this?

There's a few steps that will need explanation in detail before you start. Do you have experience with the fastboot method of flashing?

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There's a few steps that will need explanation in detail before you start. Do you have experience with the fastboot method of flashing?
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Yep, i know the adb/fastboot commands. I've read that when i flash a rom, i need to flash their boot image by fastboot. Is that true?

Yes that is true
Check the following before you attempt to flash. And leave S-ON. If you mess up this will save you
*. Make sure your OneX is rooted. www.onexroot.com has a good tutorial. http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-root-one-x/
*. Be certain that HBOOT is of the correct version BEFORE you flash the ROM. If not then you will need to upgrade HBOOT and then root your phone again. Here is a site that may help if you need to upgrage HBOOT . http://d-h.st/users/ClydeB1/?fld_id=8110
Having done all that you are ready to flash. You will need the fastboot files and the ROM and extract the boot.img from the ROM
Rather than me writing it all down and risk missing some step, have a look at these various ROMS on http://onexroot.com/category/one-x-roms/. The tutorials are good and will give you help on how to flash, Look at more than one tutorial to get the idea of what to do.
If you get stuck post
Good luck

grwalker said:
Yes that is true
Check the following before you attempt to flash. And leave S-ON. If you mess up this will save you
*. Make sure your OneX is rooted. www.onexroot.com has a good tutorial. http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-root-one-x/
*. Be certain that HBOOT is of the correct version BEFORE you flash the ROM. If not then you will need to upgrade HBOOT and then root your phone again. Here is a site that may help if you need to upgrage HBOOT . http://d-h.st/users/ClydeB1/?fld_id=8110
Having done all that you are ready to flash. You will need the fastboot files and the ROM and extract the boot.img from the ROM
Rather than me writing it all down and risk missing some step, have a look at these various ROMS on http://onexroot.com/category/one-x-roms/. The tutorials are good and will give you help on how to flash, Look at more than one tutorial to get the idea of what to do.
If you get stuck post
Good luck
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Okay many thanks! I need to wait this summer for recieving my OneX, i've sent them in warranty because my screen was broken, and they replaced it... Now, they called me a week ago, and the technican said that for problem of the service center, they will send me my OneX this summer. Anyway, many thanks for your help.

You are welcome