Hi guys, I picked up a One X today brand new for an absolute bargain price. It is locked to Orange UK but I've requested the unlock code and should receive it soon. Coming from a Samsung world flashing on the One X seems like an absolute nightmare though! All I had to do with my previous Samsungs was download the stock .tar file and flash it with ODIN, no invalidated warranty or command line input to worry about! All I want to know is, is it possible to go from Orange firmware to stock UK firmware without unlocking bootloaders or smashing my warranty? I don't want any custom ROMs or anything.
Sorry if this has been answered before but I'm something of an HTC noob and most of the threads seem to pertain to custom firmwares rather than standard releases.
Nope not possible without unlocking the bootloader.....you must unlock it and flash a stock like custom rom to get rid of the orange carrier stuff....a standard UK rom is not really out there. just a WWE stock like rom. based on the latest software builds.
So in basically have to unlock the boot loader and install CWM then flash a stock ROM in CWM .zip format? Or does unlocking the BL mean you can run any RUU? Thanks for your help.
no you can't run any ruu because our phones are S-ON, once (wonder if it ever happends) we get S-OFF we can run any RUU. You have actually 2 options :
1 : unlock, flash a custom recovery and root the stock rom (then you can ditch orange stuff from it)
2 : unlock, flash a custom recovery and flash a total new custom rom (that is rooted already and released from bloatware crap)
whatever you decide to do i have 2 tips :
1 : before you start with unlocking and flashing...charge the battery
2 : when you unlocked it and flash a custom recovery you firts make a nandroid backup of the stock rom ! you need when you want to go back to stock and update the phone with official OTA's !
the basic steps are :
unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, flash the boot.img file from the new rom with fastboot commands from the pc to the phone, make a full wipe in the recovery and install the rom.zip
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I know this question has probably been answered before, but I don't really know how to search for it... Because I'm still not sure what I'm looking for.
I bought an Optus (Australian) branded HTC One X today, but I'm actually on a different carrier (Telstra, they don't have the One X and it's not available outright in retail here). So not only is my phone filled with bloatware, but it's all bloatware that I can't actually use.
I've got a basic grasp of Android flashing and whatnotsits, but that's only with WiFi devices like my Galaxy Tab. I'm kind of afraid to do anything here because of the increased complexity on a phone with radios and basebands and stuff I really haven't quite gotten into understanding yet.
I just really want a stock Sense 4 rom that'll recieve timely OTA updates without complication, and I'm not particularly bothered about having it rooted, recoverable or any other whowhatsits one way or the other.
I don't want a particularly big reply, if it's something as simple as a link to the ROM I need to flash and the name of what I need to use to flash it I can probably work with it.
Thank you so much to anyone who replies.
I'm in the same boat as you. I bought a 2nd One X from Telechoice (Optus handset). The only way to have it de-branded is with S-OFF which we don't have yet. Or you can unlock the bootloader and flash a rooted stock ROM or use a custom ROM. I suggest to use Android Revolution HD 5.1.0 for it's stock look.
But if you don't want to go there I understand. Like I said the only way to have a stock ROM is unlock the bootloader andflash a rooted stock ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546970
Once the bootloader is unlocked I'd just boot into recovery and install from there?
JemaKnight said:
Once the bootloader is unlocked I'd just boot into recovery and install from there?
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After unlocking bootloader you need to flash custom recovery and once you have custom recovery boot into custom recovery and flash the ROM from there.
Custom recovery = CWM right?
So I've unlocked the bootloader and installed the latest CWM Recovery. Do I now need to simply flash that ROM?
Oh, and one other question, will that one just update OTA?
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So I've unlocked the bootloader and installed the latest CWM Recovery. Do I now need to simply flash that ROM?
Oh, and one other question, will that one just update OTA?
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No it won't update . You won't get OTA wth custom ROM.
When you have flashed CWM flash the boot.img of the ROM you want to use. And then boot into recovery and make a backup of your ROM and then flash mike's super script and then flash the ROM.
I didn't want a custom ROM though, I just wanted a non-carrier branded stock ROM, whichever one it is that recieves the OTAs the fastest.
Does that exist?
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I didn't want a custom ROM though, I just wanted a non-carrier branded stock ROM, whichever one it is that recieves the OTAs the fastest.
Does that exist?
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I have the same problem with jemaknight
get this HTC ONE X branded carrier optus from my brother from australia..can I change it to stock(non-custom/no root) rom?anyone?
I'm a recent proud owner of a HOX and as a newbie after reading numerous post decided to root my phone
have done the basics using the useful thread HTC One X All-In-One Toolkit V1.0
Unlocked bootloader
Installed CWM 5.8.3.1 recovery
Installed SU
applied the Tegra 3 fix
This morning received the OTA {OTA_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_O2_UK_1.28.206.9-1.26.206.2_release_25} update from O2 (yay) , however it failed to install automatically.
I've tried to install via recovery but no luck.
Do i need to re-install stock recovery and re-lock my phone before re-attempting? Or is there a way I can do it without those steps?
You need the stock recovery to flash an OTA updates (and not be rooted)
Best way to get it...
1. Back the phone up
2. Flash stock recovery
3. Relock the bootloader
4. flash the o2 1.26 RUU
5. Flash the OTA when prompted
6. Restore your data
EddyOS said:
You need the stock recovery to flash an OTA updates (and not be rooted)
Best way to get it...
1. Back the phone up
2. Flash stock recovery
3. Relock the bootloader
4. flash the o2 1.26 RUU
5. Flash the OTA when prompted
6. Restore your data
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Thanks very much .. thats going to keep me busy tonight
This didn't work for me the rue I have used before fails to work!
Think I am going to return my device. o2 don't care what I have done to the device as I had done this to previous phones and have returns!!! SO lucky
Ok, so I'm a bit confused about how to go around things. I wish to upgrade my phone to ICS 4.04; that I can handle. But I also wish to root it and install a custom ROM and kernel. My bootloader is currently locked and I understand that I need it to be unlocked for the custom ROM and kernel and the ICS root. I've already checked and my phone can be bootloader unlocked.
So here's the main question: What order should I do this in? Am I right in the method below?
Unlock bootloader
Install ICS via FT
Flash custom kernel with recovery
Flash custom ROM
Thanks.
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Pretty much so. I'd put the rom zip on your SD card first, then use fastboot for the kernel, then flash the rom.
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So
1. Place custom ROM on SD
2. Use fastboot to install kernel
3. Boot Recovery
4. Install ROM
Right?
unlock bootloader
copy ROM to sd card
flash custom kernel
flash custom ROM
no need to flash ICS fw..
If you are going to unlock the official Sony way, before you unlock bootloader on your Arc beware of a few things.
1. Using the official Sony unlock will remove the DRM keys from your phone. This is not really a big deal, but some Sony apps, like for example TrackID, won't work without these keys.
2. Using the official Sony unlock means that if at some time down the line you return to using official Sony roms, using an OTA (over the air) update from Sony can brick your phone. I know it sounds ridiculous but search this site, or look it up on Google, either of which will confirm this. This, to my mind anyway, is certainly a bigger deal.
I'd recommend that you avoid the official Sony method for these reasons. Although it's not usually free, I'd recommend going with the testpoint method for unlocking.
I got my Arc unlocked and SIM-freed by an XDA member called jinx13 and have really enjoyed using my phone since. I've been jumping back and forth through custom roms and official roms without any problems.
PS. arpith.fbi is right, no need to flash ICS before custom rom, just go straight to the custom rom.
Hi ! I just unlocked bootloader of my phone (Micromax Canvas A1 with Android One) yesterday, flashed a Custom CWM Recovery and Rooted it. But now, I want to get back my warranty by unrooting it. I think the following steps will work in getting back my warranty:
1) Unroot Android
2) Flash stock recovery
3) Relock bootloader
I can unroot and relock the bootloader on myself. But I don't have stock recovery image for my phone. Can anyone here provide me the Stock Recovery image file for this phone?
Moreover, I have one more Canvas A1 handset which is completely in factory mood (and so under warranty unlike my rooted Android one phone ). Is there any way to create a flashable rocovery image file from this phone?
Anyways, I will be very happy and thankful if only anyone could provide me the Stock Recovery Image file for this phone .
Thanks in advance !
Here's the stock recovery link which I had uploaded: http://www.mediafire.com/?cr10jbo9f6gnh32 (rename it to recovery.img)
You'll need to flash it from ADB mode (you need unlocked boot loader in this case) or just flash using SP Tools (v.5.1424) (if you need scatterer file, ask me)
Actually, flashing stock recovery and locking boot loader does not give warranty back.
However you'll need stock recovery to flash lollipop update when arrived.
To get warranty back, you need to download complete stock ROM and flash it using SP Tools in firmware upgrade mode to reset the flash counter.
my m9 has received an android 6 update massage. but after installing, the phone restarts in custom recovery.
please help me how to upgrade my rooted m9 to an official marshmallow. i do not want to upgrade to a custom ROM
excuse me, my English is so weak
How did you upgrade to Marshmallow with a custom recovery as that isn't possible...
Tell us what you have flashed...g
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i could not upgrade to marshmallow. i received an OTA upgrade message. i download first part and then a installing confirmation widows appeared and when i confirmed it the phone restarted and boot on custom recovery.
since i am xda new user i can not ad links to my posts. a link to a screenshot of my phone is above this post. i add some SPACES to it so i can post it
In order to upgrade to official MM....you need a stock recovery image...and a stock system image...
Search for...and flash your stock recovery....if that is the only thing you have changed....g
gregsarg said:
In order to upgrade to official MM....you need a stock recovery image...and a stock system image...
Search for...and flash your stock recovery....if that is the only thing you have changed....g
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thank you.
i just want to upgrade to android 6.
i know that i can flash custom roms with custom recovery. is it possible for me to download an stock system image and flash it with custom recovery the same way? i do not want to make everything back to its original. i want a rooted android 6 with custom recovery.
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i had some search. if i upgrade to stock android, then i will have to root my phone again and for that i have to flash a custom recover again. i searched and find out that android revolution custom ROM is a good choice for ones how wants to keep HTC Sense.
thank you for your support.
Check here for possible stock system images and recoveries...
You should be able to flash a stock system backup from this thread...to include recovery....then take your OTA....and flash TWRP afterwards....
Just make sure everything matches your carrier....cid/mid....so the outcome is favorable...g
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132698
You'll quickly find, if you haven't already, that the latest Android Revolution HD (v20) requires you to have the latest firmware. Flashing it without it will throw your phone into a boot loop.
gregsarg said:
In order to upgrade to official MM....you need a stock recovery image...and a stock system image...
Search for...and flash your stock recovery....if that is the only thing you have changed....g
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If he has removed his carrier's bloatware as well as the custom recovery, would he have to flash the system image also?
Or just flash the recovery?
I am asking as many AT&T users often root to remove AT&T bloatware, like I did. I used HTCDev.com to root, and my bootloader is unlocked.
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If he has removed his carrier's bloatware as well as the custom recovery, would he have to flash the system image also?
Or just flash the recovery?
I am asking as many AT&T users often root to remove AT&T bloatware, like I did. I used HTCDev.com to root, and my bootloader is unlocked.
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Flashing a stock RUU will guarantee that the system and recovery are completely stock...
The OTA scans the device prior to update and will detect any software that isn't signed or official...
I'd RUU back to stock...then OTA will prompt....and won't get stuck trying to update the system partition...g