Returning to stock? - HTC One X

Hey,
So I rooted my phone and installed CMW, but would like an OTA update to fix messaging issues with the current stock version. Unfortunately I didn't back up my phone prior to rooting, and there is no nandroid released for this phone; my CID is HTC__023.
I've researched until my head hurts, and think I have the solution, so my question is to verify it.
1) If I flash a stock RUU, will this return the phone to its original unrooted status, the original bootloader and remove CWM?
2)Since my phone is baseband version 2.1204.135.20, can I flash the following RUU:
RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_S_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.17.707.3_Radio_2.1204.135.20_release_278245_signed.exe
and not have compatibility or language issues?
Thanks for helping a semi-noob in advance!!

PS if it isn't the right RUU, how can I tell which is? I'm with Virgin Australia.

Go on fastboot, type 'fastboot getvar version-main' and tell us your version number.
PS your carrier doesn't matter because your device is unbranded.

Do NOT flash that RUU. It's not meant for your device. I have the same CID as you.
You ought to flash 2.17.728.5.
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And if you haven't updated from Sense 4.0, flash the 1.29.728.12 RUU and then update your phone.
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C:\>fastboot getvar version-main
version-main: 2.17.728.3
finished. total time: 0.088s
I have updated to Sense 4.1, so it's just the 2.17.728.5 update? I'm having trouble finding this one. Has it been released?

Can't find the RUU for 2.17, and you can't flash 1.29 RUUs since it's lower version. You have to either wait for someone to leak it (might be never) or restore someone else's stock nanodroid backup.

That's weird because my version is different.
Anyway, I don't think there's an RUU available for the 2.17 version. I've tried searching.
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I could send you mine of you want. But the version's a bit different. I don't know if it's alright for you to use my Nandroid backup.
I reckon you should ask someone if it's okay.
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SidDev said:
That's weird because my version is different.
Anyway, I don't think there's an RUU available for the 2.17 version. I've tried searching.
I could send you mine of you want. But the version's a bit different. I don't know if it's alright for you to use my Nandroid backup.
I reckon you should ask someone if it's okay.
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I've read that a change in RUU is fine as long as the version number (the x in 2.17.728.x) goes up, not down.
BUT.. a nandroid needs to be made from a rooted phone, right? Can I just make my own nandroid off this phone, and use it to revert to a non-rooted no CWM version? This seems to easy an answer to be right.

VerRer1 said:
I've read that a change in RUU is fine as long as the version number (the x in 2.17.728.x) goes up, not down.
BUT.. a nandroid needs to be made from a rooted phone, right? Can I just make my own nandroid off this phone, and use it to revert to a non-rooted no CWM version? This seems to easy an answer to be right.
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Well, hboot version is 0.96 for 1.29 and 1.12 for 2.17 and you cannot flash older hboot versions so I can't see how it'll work. Try it if you really want to.
And how is making a backup of a rooted version going to help you revert to a non-rooted version?

Why don't you just update your non rooted handset, cause I know that the update is still available. If it's not rooted, has a locked bootloader, and stock kernel and recovery, I don't see the problem.
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SidDev said:
Why don't you just update your non rooted handset, cause I know that the update is still available. If it's not rooted, has a locked bootloader, and stock kernel and recovery, I don't see the problem.
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I already rooted the phone, a few weeks ago, before the latest update came out. So I can't install the OTA 2.17.728.5 update... and since I didn't make a non-rooted backup (didn't realise it was possible to make a full backup without first rooting the phone), and there isn't a released RUU, I am not sure how to get the OTA update now. Or even unroot/un-CWM the phone.

VerRer1 said:
I already rooted the phone, a few weeks ago, before the latest update came out. So I can't install the OTA 2.17.728.5 update... and since I didn't make a non-rooted backup (didn't realise it was possible to make a full backup without first rooting the phone), and there isn't a released RUU, I am not sure how to get the OTA update now. Or even unroot/un-CWM the phone.
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You can remove CWM by flashing a stock recovery on top.
and I think... think that you can unroot your device my removing all the files you used to root in the first place. Not even sure about this.. Are you on a custom ROM or stock rooted?

If you rooted your second handset never the update came out, then just flash the 1.29.728.12 RUU and then update.
I'm sure that this RUU is available because I've flashed it once.
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Before the update came out*
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SidDev said:
If you rooted your second handset before the update came out, then just flash the 1.29.728.12 RUU and then update.
I'm sure that this RUU is available because I've flashed it once.
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When I backed-up my phone, Hboot was the newer version, so 1.29.728.12 RUU won't flash (thx Tomascus). I think my only option is to find a compatible nandroid.
@SidDev, do you have a clean (unrooted) 2.17.728.x nandroid backup? You'd have this if you flashed 1.29.728.12, then OTA updated to 2.17.728.x, then made a nandroid (before any rooting). The hboot version on the nandroid would be a match then also, cause I think the OTA update also updated Hboot..
If you have and could send me the file, it would be absolutely amazing!

Have you tried what SidDev and the others have suggested? It should work.

coconut2001 said:
Have you tried what SidDev and the others have suggested? It should work.
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Kind of. Downgrading to the 1.29.728.12 RUU doesn't work, since my bootloader updated to the newer version. I have read about a sneaky workaround to install an older version RUU (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1964371) but it is pretty involved, more can go wrong, and its unclear if it will even allow OTA updates - since the version number would read as a newer one it may not install the older updates (just speculation by me... but this stuff never goes to plan for me)
At the moment I'm still trying to get a nandroid, because that is pretty likely to work -- old RUU install is my last resort

VerRer1 said:
Kind of. Downgrading to the 1.29.728.12 RUU doesn't work, since my bootloader updated to the newer version. I have read about a sneaky workaround to install an older version RUU (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1964371)
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Update:
Finally did this, it worked brilliantly! I now have a stock unrooted One X, with no CWM to interfere with OTA updates (so the OTA's work fine now).
Thanks for all the help!! :good: :laugh:

Related

How to install OTA updates on Rooted One X?

I have unlocked the bootlocker, installed clockwork and super user. Now will I be able to install OTA updates ?
You will need to flash stock recovery before you can do the ota
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bogfather said:
You will need to flash stock recovery before you can do the ota
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and relock the bootloader.
eyosen said:
and relock the bootloader.
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Forgot about that
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If I want to flash Insertcoin 7 which is based on the next FW, should I still update the OTA before or this rom will do it?
Using Pokemon 5 now
eyosen said:
and relock the bootloader.
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no need to relock bootloader. i just restored my backup rom (the one that came with the phone) and all i did was flashed stock recovery back and just installed the OTA and without relocking bootloader. and it worked perfectly
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vegetaleb said:
If I want to flash Insertcoin 7 which is based on the next FW, should I still update the OTA before or this rom will do it?
Using Pokemon 5 now
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i think the rom only fully upgrades you in some sections and that could be due to s-off. i say upgrade your rom yes. but as long as you have the stock rom backed up so that you can revert back and update when the OTA gets released then you should not have any issues
The problem is that I deleted the stock rom backup by mistake
Why does it take so long to have s-off?
vegetaleb said:
The problem is that I deleted the stock rom backup by mistake
Why does it take so long to have s-off?
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my thinking is different chipsets....previous phones was based on Qualcomms Snapdragon chipsets which probably were easier to hack instead of nvidia ones.. probs wrong i do not know but that is what i make of it.
why not just use RUU then if you are unbranded.
Goku80 said:
no need to relock bootloader. i just restored my backup rom (the one that came with the phone) and all i did was flashed stock recovery back and just installed the OTA and without relocking bootloader. and it worked perfectly
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i think the rom only fully upgrades you in some sections and that could be due to s-off. i say upgrade your rom yes. but as long as you have the stock rom backed up so that you can revert back and update when the OTA gets released then you should not have any issues
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pardon me, but does installing original ROM, uninstalls all the games and software I have installed?
rackspace said:
pardon me, but does installing original ROM, uninstalls all the games and software I have installed?
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Anytime you reinstall a ROM your apps gets removed since they are stored on the same partition.
I always used multiple partitions on PCs so I think it's stupid that the apps are actually on the same partition as the OS on a phone.
Traniz said:
Anytime you reinstall a ROM your apps gets removed since they are stored on the same partition.
I always used multiple partitions on PCs so I think it's stupid that the apps are actually on the same partition as the OS on a phone.
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No they aren't. You'll keep your apps as long as you don't wipe data partition.

ORANG001 HTC One X RUU needed

Hi, I need the RUU file which has the CID ORANG001. Does anybody know where I can download it?
Thanks guys!:good
Wich main version number ?
Mr Hofs said:
Wich main version number ?
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2.17.61.3
I'm pretty sure it's this one.
There is no RUU available, but you can go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975140
And download the matching nandroid backup ! Restore it including the boot.img and the stock 2.17 recovery. After that you can update
Mr Hofs said:
There is no RUU available, but you can go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975140
And download the matching nandroid backup ! Restore it including the boot.img and the stock 2.17 recovery. After that you can update
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The 2.17 appears to be a broken link, would the higher version work if i downloaded it? It's this one;
Nandroid Backup 3.16.61.6 CID ORANG001 thanks to billd2439
Depends on your hboot. Did you already updated the phone to JB ? If not then you can not use it because that's the JB version.
Mr Hofs said:
Depends on your hboot. Did you already updated the phone to JB ? If not then you can not use it because that's the JB version.
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I updated my phone to a Cyanogen 10 Mod which is running Jellybean.
Well that's no guarantee because those roms also run on the lower hboots, check the top of the bootloader and read what hboot number you have
Mr Hofs said:
Well that's no guarantee because those roms also run on the lower hboots, check the top of the bootloader and read what hboot number you have
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My HBoot is: 1.12.0000
Then you need the 2.17 nandroid backup or a lower one. I contacted the owner of the nandroid backup already so i hope to hear something soon.
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Thanks man, that's really appreciated
Its your only option, a lower ruu will not work because we dont have s-off. A lower nandroid backup would work but that is also missing in the list....
I will let you know when i have news about the backup :thumbup:
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There is another way to get a JB hboot and flash a JB rom ! Check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957376
You can download the matching firmware package for your cid !
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Thanks man, downloading the now! Will let you know how it goes
Will this work even if I have done most of the steps for unrooting? All i had left to do was run the ruu file as administrator (thought i had the right one earlier) and then follow the steps. I haven't tried to reboot my phone but I have relocked it.
chriscowley said:
Will this work even if I have done most of the steps for unrooting? All i had left to do was run the ruu file as administrator (thought i had the right one earlier) and then follow the steps. I haven't tried to reboot my phone but I have relocked it.
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Yeah whats on the phone is not important, the trick is to enter the bootloader and lock the bootloader (as you said you already did) then perform the commands gien in the thread and flash the firmware. It will lift your hboot to 1.36. After that you unlock th bootloader again and flash a custom recovery and perform a full wipe and then install the desired JB rom
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Oke update, got rid of some issues by using teamviewer....phone is up and running on JB !
heya, i tried to get back to stock on a thread before and it never worked. my hboot is 1.36. and im also locked to orange. help?
LiamKenny said:
heya, i tried to get back to stock on a thread before and it never worked. my hboot is 1.36. and im also locked to orange. help?
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if you follow the instructions in this thread>>>>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975140 you will get you back to stock, and it does work, I have gone back to stock many times with the method posted here. so if it doesnt work for you then you are doing something wrong
thank you man!! cant believe it was that easy in the end

Does anyone have a recovery image made after latest OTA?

Hey everybody,
First off a few weeks ago I recieved the latest OTA update installed it and didn't think anything of it. Anyways recently I tried putting on a custom ROM and finally start messing around with my device. Apperantly though the latest OTA update has updated my hboot and radio version making it incompatible with all custom roms at this point, I think people are working on a fix, but I don't I don't know when or if that will come to light.
Anyways stupid me didn't make a backup because I didn't think I'd need it. I played around with my last two android phones (not htc and much easier to modify IMO) and never went back to stock. Anyways my question is, is does anyone have a stock recovery image made after the last OTA update? I'm assuming I could flash that and my phone would work? Or maybe I'm misunderstanding what I really need and someone could help me at least get my phone working again? I appreciate any help I can get, thanks for reading guys.
EDIT: Oh and I forgot to mention, I'm on virgin mobile in the US.
You need to ruu, find the right ruu for your phone and do it. It will downgrade your hboot so you will be able to install whatever you like :thumbup:
mr_nooby said:
You need to ruu, find the right ruu for your phone and do it. It will downgrade your hboot so you will be able to install whatever you like :thumbup:
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I don't think u need to do that. Just install the stock kernel. And a stock Rom.
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mr_nooby said:
You need to ruu, find the right ruu for your phone and do it. It will downgrade your hboot so you will be able to install whatever you like :thumbup:
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I don't want to say your wrong because I'm new at this, so forgive me If I'm just ignoran t , but I don't think that will work for me because I've already tried using the RUU and flashing it manually and it keeps telling me,
Hboot version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
It doesn't seem to be allowing me to flash a RUU with a older version of hboot, or I could be wrong but I don't know what I'd do differently this time.
AndroidAllDay said:
I don't want to say your wrong because I'm new at this, so forgive me If I'm just ignoran t , but I don't think that will work for me because I've already tried using the RUU and flashing it manually and it keeps telling me,
Hboot version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
It doesn't seem to be allowing me to flash a RUU with a older version of hboot, or I could be wrong but I don't know what I'd do differently this time.
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That is true. You don't need to revert the radio. You need to install a stock kernel.
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robaho said:
That is true. You don't need to revert the radio. You need to install a stock kernel.
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To clarify. Most if the custom roms include a sick or jmz kernel. These boot loop with the new radio. If you fastboot flash a stock kernel and a sense based Rom you will be ok.
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robaho said:
That is true. You don't need to revert the radio. You need to install a stock kernel.
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To clarify. Most if the custom roms include a sick or jmz kernel. These boot loop with the new radio. If you fastboot flash a stock kernel and a sense based Rom you will be ok.
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That's the problem, I'm having a hard time finding a stock kernal and rom. Do you know where I could get that?
jmz has a deox and oxed one
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Here is the stock kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2244481 , Remember to thank cpvk5 :thumbup:
mr_nooby said:
Here is the stock kernel. Remember to thank cpvk5 :thumbup:
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invisible stock kernel? :laugh:
Seraz007 said:
invisible stock kernel? :laugh:
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Lol thank you for making me notice, kinda forgot the link
I think it won't let you run the ruu because you are dev unlocked. When you open the ruu exe file leave it on the welcome screen then search your computer for Rom.zip (it will be in a temp folder with a long name.) Grab the recovery.Img (or signed_recovery.IMG whatever its called) flash this on your phone via fastboot (fastboot flash recovery signed_recovery.IMG) now type fastboot oem lock. That will relock your bootloader. I think the phone turns off after that. Put it back in fastboot then type fastboot oem rebootRUU. Now run the ruu. I take no credit for this ill post the thread link when I find it

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HT M8 Dual Sim
hi, i want to know can i root my HTC M8 Dual Sim with KitKat (Android 4.4.4 + HTC Sense 6.0) or is their any another rom for Dual Sim,
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Boot issues
Hi everyone,
I just flashed the boot.img and installed the Root_And_BusyBox.zip file via TWRP. After a reboot, my device is stuck at the boot screen (white screen with green HTC logo and red warning about development build). Apparently it finishes booting, because when I touch the screen I can feel it respond, I can even hear the unlock sound. However the screen always stays the same. Holding the power button doesn't reboot the phone either.
Any ideas how I can get this to work again?
Thank you very much!
-iLuvatar108
Hi guys,
I am currently running stock rom and software version 3.28.709.5. I rooted with hassoon AIO Toolkit.
My questions are these :
1) should I unroot my device and follow the instructions to have access to OTA updates?
2) since my device version seems to be newer than recommended one by Mike, will Mikes method work with my version?
3) when people say that you can't process OTA updates when rooted and running a custom recovery, does that mean you literally cannot see any available updates under the HTC software update section? Or that you can see the update but cannot install it?
Thanks all especially Mike!
I am running TWRP btw and using unlocked international One M8
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cidnum: HTC__621
Hi Mike1986,
Many thanks for posting this thread. I have an M8 with cidnum: HTC__621 and modelid: 0P6B11000. Am I able to use your "stock odexed 3.28.401.7" download on this device? I note that on the first post in this thread you've mention a cidnum of "0P6B10000".
Cheers!
Jon
iLuvatar108 said:
Hi everyone,
I just flashed the boot.img and installed the Root_And_BusyBox.zip file via TWRP. After a reboot, my device is stuck at the boot screen (white screen with green HTC logo and red warning about development build). Apparently it finishes booting, because when I touch the screen I can feel it respond, I can even hear the unlock sound. However the screen always stays the same. Holding the power button doesn't reboot the phone either.
Any ideas how I can get this to work again?
Thank you very much!
-iLuvatar108
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Try holding down the power button + vol. up
It's the equivalent of a battery pull, and might clear stuff up.
You'll have to hold it down for 20 seconds or so. Be patient and wait for it to reboot before letting go.
Hi xunholyx,
Thanks for your reply, I didnt know about the Vol down in this case. With my last phone it was just holding the power button.
Anyway, what I did is wait until the battery died, then I was able to get into fastboot mode again. It seems there was something wrong with the boot.img. After I flashed the stock one again it worked fine. Not sure why it didn't want to work...
Greets,
iLuvatar108
james0908 said:
Hi guys,
I am currently running stock rom and software version 3.28.709.5. I rooted with hassoon AIO Toolkit.
My questions are these :
1) should I unroot my device and follow the instructions to have access to OTA updates?
2) since my device version seems to be newer than recommended one by Mike, will Mikes method work with my version?
3) when people say that you can't process OTA updates when rooted and running a custom recovery, does that mean you literally cannot see any available updates under the HTC software update section? Or that you can see the update but cannot install it?
Thanks all especially Mike!
I am running TWRP btw and using unlocked international One M8
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I can only speak for number 3. You will see the updates, but when you try to install them it will boot into your custom recovery, then installation will fail. Only flashing the stock recovery back will let you install the OTA. After that you can flash your custom recovery again.
Greets,
iLuvatar108
Hi, question:
When S-Off and Super-CID set, do I get OTAs offered? And if, which ones?
To be clear: I know how to install OTAs from here via stock recovery from SD-card, but I don't find a clear answer to the question above.
james0908 said:
Hi guys,
I am currently running stock rom and software version 3.28.709.5. I rooted with hassoon AIO Toolkit.
My questions are these :
1) should I unroot my device and follow the instructions to have access to OTA updates?
2) since my device version seems to be newer than recommended one by Mike, will Mikes method work with my version?
3) when people say that you can't process OTA updates when rooted and running a custom recovery, does that mean you literally cannot see any available updates under the HTC software update section? Or that you can see the update but cannot install it?
Thanks all especially Mike!
I am running TWRP btw and using unlocked international One M8
Sent from my HTC_M8x using XDA Free mobile app
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iLuvatar108 said:
I can only speak for number 3. You will see the updates, but when you try to install them it will boot into your custom recovery, then installation will fail. Only flashing the stock recovery back will let you install the OTA. After that you can flash your custom recovery again.
Greets,
iLuvatar108
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You will also need an unmodified /system partition. You will need to disable Xposed if you use it, and revert any other changes made to files in /system.
xunholyx said:
You will also need an unmodified /system partition. You will need to disable Xposed if you use it, and revert any other changes made to files in /system.
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I don't use Xposed and as far as i know haven't made any changes in /system. I might have used only the SD card permission fixer app. Not sure if that affects /system.
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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james0908 said:
I don't use Xposed and as far as i know haven't made any changes in /system. I might have used only the SD card permission fixer app. Not sure if that affects /system.
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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You would have to downgrade your firmware to what is stock for you before getting OTAs.
xunholyx said:
You would have to downgrade your firmware to what is stock for you before getting OTAs.
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I'm sorry but I'm not understanding completely, I am already stock firmware.
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james0908 said:
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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You would have to downgrade your firmware to what is stock for you before getting OTAs.
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james0908 said:
I'm sorry but I'm not understanding completely, I am already stock firmware.
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You have to downgrade your firmware to match the version of stock ROM you are using (4.4.3 i presume?).
If you are worrying about getting OTAs using the new software version, then it is not stock for you.
Maybe it is me who is misunderstanding. Did you manually update your firmware? Then it is probably not stock for you.
The OTA would have contained the new firmware.
If you need OTAs, you will have to S-Off and downgrade.
Unless I was misunderstanding what you were asking.
Edit: I see now by reading back to the beginning that I did misunderstand.
I think this method will still work, but I will check to make sure. BRB
xunholyx said:
You have to downgrade your firmware to match the version of stock ROM you are using (4.4.3 i presume?).
If you are worrying about getting OTAs using the new software version, then it is not stock for you.
Maybe it is me who is misunderstanding. Did you manually update your firmware? Then it is probably not stock for you.
The OTA would have contained the new firmware.
If you need OTAs, you will have to S-Off and downgrade.
Unless I was misunderstanding what you were asking.
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When I got the phone a week ago I'm pretty sure it was already 4.4. I processed 1 OTA, which was called the HTC Eye experience, I then unlocked and rooted using a all in one toolkit. I am now still 4.4 kitkat.
I thought the software version and firmware was the same thing?
My current software version is 3.28.709.5
And for some reason I can't see anything when I use adb getvar version-main.
I didn't manually load anything except for unlocking bootloader and rooting.
I want to process OTA in the future without unrooting but Mike the OP listed a different software version.
As you answered me in a different thread you know I'm asking about how to get my version main back.
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james0908 said:
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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The answer is yes. I see no reason why it wouldn't work.
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james0908 said:
As you answered me in a different thread you know I'm asking about how to get my version main back.
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No offence, but I try to help a lot of people here and don't remember all the names and issues. Nothing personal.
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james0908 said:
When I got the phone a week ago I'm pretty sure it was already 4.4. I processed 1 OTA, which was called the HTC Eye experience, I then unlocked and rooted using a all in one toolkit. I am now still 4.4 kitkat.
I thought the software version and firmware was the same thing?
My current software version is 3.28.709.5
And for some reason I can't see anything when I use adb getvar version-main.
I didn't manually load anything except for unlocking bootloader and rooting.
I want to process OTA in the future without unrooting but Mike the OP listed a different software version.
As you answered me in a different thread you know I'm asking about how to get my version main back.
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It's the ROM version and firmware version that could be different. You can be running the very newest firmware, but still be on a 4.4.2 ROM
xunholyx said:
The answer is yes. I see no reason why it wouldn't work.
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None taken man. I sent you a PM. Hoping you can help me out.
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james0908 said:
....... for some reason I can't see anything when I use adb getvar version-main.
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Try "fastboot getvar all" (no quotes) in ADB. It should list all the info you need about your phone.
xunholyx said:
Try "fastboot getvar all" (no quotes) in ADB. It should list all the info you need about your phone.
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Dude same guy who PM'ed you Lol. Tried that already. Didnt yield anything more than getvar version-main
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I already asked this in the original tread, but I see now there is a q&a section, so..
So, if I changed my build.prop, ota will fail, right?
Will it still fail if I replace build.prop with a copy (backup) of the original?

MM to N firmware advice

Hi guys.
Finally decided to jump to N firmware.
Followed the guide on how to do it as I was on Viper.
Now I have uprooted, back to stock recovery and on stock MM 1.80.401.3 and have tried to update using the OTA Update file and stock recovery but it won't work. Keeps failing, complaining about strange file structure or something.
Any tips?
Roshi69 said:
Hi guys.
Finally decided to jump to N firmware.
Followed the guide on how to do it as I was on Viper.
Now I have uprooted, back to stock recovery and on stock MM 1.80.401.3 and have tried to update using the OTA Update file and stock recovery but it won't work. Keeps failing, complaining about strange file structure or something.
Any tips?
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There is a WWE RUU, just flash this?
Ensure you backup all your data when flashing it though...it will wipe everything, including your internal sdcard.
The much easier way would be to S-oFF and flash the nowipe firmware in fastboot.
j to the 4n said:
There is a WWE RUU, just flash this?
Ensure you backup all your data when flashing it though...it will wipe everything, including your internal sdcard.
The much easier way would be to S-oFF and flash the nowipe firmware in fastboot.
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I just got my S-Off last weekend but have not done anything with it so far. What is nowipe firmware?
lexridge said:
I just got my S-Off last weekend but have not done anything with it so far. What is nowipe firmware?
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A firmware package that doesn't wipe your phone's data when you flash it, as opposed to something like an ruu that typically wipes your phone when you glass it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/2016-05-27-fastboot-flashing-firmware-t3387520
lexridge said:
I just got my S-Off last weekend but have not done anything with it so far. What is nowipe firmware?
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As I see you are on Sprint though, this is not the right thread for you...seems you are on Android N anyway already.
Tarima said:
A firmware package that doesn't wipe your phone's data when you flash it, as opposed to something like an ruu that typically wipes your phone when you glass it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/2016-05-27-fastboot-flashing-firmware-t3387520
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Thank you for your replies. I am only curious because I am fairly new to this phone, and I do travel abroad. I just want to make sure I know everything about it when I finally SuperCID to 1111111 and flash GSM firmware. I just don't want any surprises when I do that. So I watch all the HTC 10 forums, whether or not Sprint. I own this phone. It is not a lease or under contract. I am free to do whatever I want to do with it, I think.
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Tarima said:
A firmware package that doesn't wipe your phone's data when you flash it, as opposed to something like an ruu that typically wipes your phone when you glass it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/2016-05-27-fastboot-flashing-firmware-t3387520
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Very informative link. Thank you. I won't be using the "Batch Tool" as I only run Linux since 1995 and never Windows, which this seems to be written for. Not a problem, as I might be able to compile it for Linux.
Has anyone got a link to the proper RUU I need? I can't seem to get the right one.
I'm back to completely stock everything MM firmware.
I've tried a few of the RUU. EXE files but always get the wrong one lol.
HTC 10 unlocked from the united kingdom and used on EE.
Currently on MM 1.80.401.3
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Roshi69 said:
Has anyone got a link to the proper RUU I need? I can't seem to get the right one.
I'm back to completely stock everything MM firmware.
I've tried a few of the RUU. EXE files but always get the wrong one lol.
HTC 10 unlocked from the united kingdom and used on EE.
Currently on MM 1.80.401.3
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298942448
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298942448
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That software you linked is failing with the error code:
"158:image error. Get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again"
Any ideas? Im running windows 10 if it helps, Also tried to run it in compatibility mode (Windows 7)
lexridge said:
Thank you for your replies. I am only curious because I am fairly new to this phone, and I do travel abroad. I just want to make sure I know everything about it when I finally SuperCID to 1111111 and flash GSM firmware. I just don't want any surprises when I do that. So I watch all the HTC 10 forums, whether or not Sprint. I own this phone. It is not a lease or under contract. I am free to do whatever I want to do with it, I think.
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Very informative link. Thank you. I won't be using the "Batch Tool" as I only run Linux since 1995 and never Windows, which this seems to be written for. Not a problem, as I might be able to compile it for Linux.
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If you have a Sprint device you can't flash GSM firmware, you can only flash Sprint firmware. Sorry.
EDIT: I take that back. Apparently with the 10 you can convert from Sprint https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71195268&postcount=5
xunholyx said:
If you have a Sprint device you can't flash GSM firmware, you can only flash Sprint firmware. Sorry.
EDIT: I take that back. Apparently with the 10 you can convert from Sprint https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71195268&postcount=5
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I don't have a sprint device.
I think it's unlocked (using an EE sim in it).
In the UK
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Roshi69 said:
I don't have a sprint device.
I think it's unlocked (using an EE sim in it).
In the UK
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I was replying to the person I quoted
xunholyx said:
If you have a Sprint device you can't flash GSM firmware, you can only flash Sprint firmware. Sorry.
EDIT: I take that back. Apparently with the 10 you can convert from Sprint https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71195268&postcount=5
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Yes indeed. I have been following that thread (and a few others) quite closely.
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Anyway I can even get the original OTA to work again or is it broke forever?
Really want to get onto stock Number firmware ?
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