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[Q] Trying to return to Stock Rom but...

I seem to be having a problem flashing the stock + rooted rom.
I get the error message..
e:cant open sdcard/dhd_wwe_3.12.405.1............zip (bad) installation aborted.
I have also tried a stock unrooted copy which didnt work either. I am pretty sure i use to be able to flash it(many months ago).
I believe i can still flash sum custom roms (just formated the newest leedroid rom) but stock is being a ***** to install.
I want to go back to stock as I feel my gps was more accurate under stock
Any ideas?
Im using a unbranded UK desire HD with AHK Clockwork Recovery v4.0.1.4. i did wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and even wipe Dalvik
Any questions just ask

You don't have to flash stock rom from recovery like custom roms or nandroid backups.
Run stock RUU.exe or flash the rom from bootloader if in PG58IMG format if you want to go back to complete stock rom.
You can download RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1_R_Radio_12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_233505_signed form HERE

kualmente said:
You don't have to flash stock rom from recovery like custom roms or nandroid backups.
Run stock RUU.exe or flash the rom from bootloader if in PG58IMG format if you want to go back to complete stock rom.
You can download RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1_R_Radio_12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_233505_signed form HERE
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Ok, thanks... Which one of these if any would you recommend? (they seem to be exe files which i dont understand why)
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Ace

see above. Run the RUU exe from pc while phone is plugged with usb cable.
I uploaded it for you. That is the latest stock GB RUU.
Hope it helps
Hit thanks button if it did

kualmente said:
You don't have to flash stock rom from recovery like custom roms or nandroid backups.
Run stock RUU.exe or flash the rom from bootloader if in PG58IMG format if you want to go back to complete stock rom.
You can download RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1_R_Radio_12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_233505_signed form HERE
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Hey mate, maybe u can help me out a little. I need to flash back to stock, vodafone au branded for warrenty purposes. if I used above would I still be rooted and s-off, and can all the Vodafone bloat be flashed afterwards. just weighing if the above link is any easy option then flashing rom, then radio, reverse s off, root, etc etc etc.....etc.?

The link I gave is for stock unbranded WWE (world wide english) RUU. No idea where you can find Vodafone AU, sorry.
Running the RUU.exe will unroot your device but s-off remains. Also it deletes all apps and data.
Conclusion: it will be as out of the box but S-Off.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA

kualmente said:
The link I gave is for stock unbranded WWE (world wide english) RUU. No idea where you can find Vodafone AU, sorry.
Running the RUU.exe will unroot your device but s-off remains. Also it deletes all apps and data.
Conclusion: it will be as out of the box but S-Off.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA
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Cheers mate. I found the stock au Rom...not an ruu unfortunately, returning back to out of box is a bit of a tedious ordeal

kualmente said:
You don't have to flash stock rom from recovery like custom roms or nandroid backups.
Run stock RUU.exe or flash the rom from bootloader if in PG58IMG format if you want to go back to complete stock rom.
You can download RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1_R_Radio_12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_233505_signed form HERE
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hey,
i have got the same problem but with S-on,i really cant do anything with phone as its not booting up,
i cant only access hboot and recovery but cant flash any radio or rom.
will this rom help me?
if u need more information bout my dhd u can check:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604510
please help me

sinahidden said:
hey,
i have got the same problem but with S-on,i really cant do anything with phone as its not booting up,
i cant only access hboot and recovery but cant flash any radio or rom.
will this rom help me?
if u need more information bout my dhd u can check:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604510
please help me
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--I noticed your using advanced ace hack kit. Question- are you renaming the Rom file to "update.zip," and then selecting "install update from zip"???
If so, there s your problem.
Just select "install from zip" instead. Shouldn't matter if the file has been renamed.
Hopefully this is a quick fix for you. Let us know, because if you can get to bootloader and recovery, there is a fix.
Don't be shy to use the thanks button.
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kualmente said:
The link I gave is for stock unbranded WWE (world wide english) RUU. No idea where you can find Vodafone AU, sorry.
Running the RUU.exe will unroot your device but s-off remains. Also it deletes all apps and data.
Conclusion: it will be as out of the box but S-Off.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA
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--Cheers mate. I found a Vodafone branded RoM. Maybe you can help me before I post a thread in Q&A's, because I'm getting nowhere with it. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Heres whats happening:
Just read this guys post and its exactly to a tee, what is happening with me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575300
haha, you can probably tell im getting a little desperate.

Please answer these questions in order to summarize the situation:
1) are you S-ON or S-OFF?
2) What your bootloader says and what version is is (there is a **locked** on top?)
3) have you tried the hack kit or not?
4) do you have stock recovery or CWM/4EXT?
5) is your phone branded Vodafone or is just your carrier which is Vodafone?
6) what was your original RUU and what RUU did you find. RUU.exe should be run from a computer not flashed by recovery.

kualmente said:
Please answer these questions in order to summarize the situation:
1) are you S-ON or S-OFF?
2) What your bootloader says and what version is is (there is a **locked** on top?)
3) have you tried the hack kit or not?
4) do you have stock recovery or CWM/4EXT?
5) is your phone branded Vodafone or is just your carrier which is Vodafone?
6) what was your original RUU and what RUU did you find. RUU.exe should be run from a computer not flashed by recovery.
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Hi, are u asking me? If so here u go.
1- S-OFF. Don't think I'm eng s-off.
2- boot loader reads as follows:
Ace PVT Ship S-off RL
Hboot 0.85.0024
Microphone 0438
Radio 26.10.04.03_m
eMMC-boot
3- advance ace hack kit is how I rooted my device...?
4- clockwork mod recovery touch 5.8
5- Vodafone branded phone originally, with all the crap
6-original ruu unknown? But the rom I can't install is titled:
Ace_Vodafone_AU_1.32.178.5_Radio_12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M_BACKUP
Its a zip file which I've tried to install from recovery as a zip(error message 'install aborted')and also restore after extracting to cwm/backup (error message md5 mismatch)
I'm completely lost.

Install 4ext recovery, if I'm not mistaken it has an option to ignore md5 mismatches.
Edit - just checked and it does, its in the recovery settings
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

marsdta said:
Install 4ext recovery, if I'm not mistaken it has an option to ignore md5 mismatches.
Edit - just checked and it does, its in the recovery settings
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA
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Alright, well I installed 4ext, disabled md5 check. All that happened when it restored (finished in only 3secs)was rebooted with a freshly wiped copy of the rom I've been using-cookies & cream ics.
It seems like the file is empty, though I've explored its content and all seems intact. Its about the 5th download of the rom too, so unlikely a bad dl. Someone installed it successfully by deleting nandroid. md5, then using the md5 sum recreate it as md5sum*img > nandroid.md5... Don't know how or what this means

I believe they are talking about this. In the app go to recovery >manage backups. Choose the file then click correct md5 sum
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marsdta said:
I believe they are talking about this. In the app go to recovery >manage backups. Choose the file then click correct md5 sum
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA
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-Alright well I got the md5 sorted, and installed the rom. Now I have a blackscreen... It appears nothing has changed. the green htc letters slowly fade to white lines then to black, thats about it. Still got 4ext so I can restore, but this is a pain in the rectum.
I'm restoring it again and it reads its restoring: boot system data cache. In the process, .android_secure not found...Should be alright?

That should be fine. Not sure why its not working and others got it to work
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marsdta said:
That should be fine. Not sure why its not working and others got it to work
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA
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--I dont know. Will try to download and install again, in the off chance I have "bad install."
Wondering if I could insall the WWE Ruu.exe and then temp root and somehow flash all the vodafone australia crap...I'm just swinging in the dark here.

I thought about that. You won't be able to fully be on your stock firmware but it might be close enough for warranty purposes.
So here is my thinking. Flash the 1.32.405 ruu. Next flash your stock radio that came with your carrier via a pd98. Then root with visionary and use jkoljos easy radio tool to flash back your cid and get back son. Finally unroot with visionary and remove any traces of root like super user. I think that's as close as well be able to get if the nandroid doesn't work
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marsdta said:
I thought about that. You won't be able to fully be on your stock firmware but it might be close enough for warranty purposes.
So here is my thinking. Flash the 1.32.405 ruu. Next flash your stock radio that came with your carrier via a pd98. Then root with visionary and use jkoljos easy radio tool to flash back your cid and get back son. Finally unroot with visionary and remove any traces of root like super user. I think that's as close as well be able to get if the nandroid doesn't work
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA
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Thanks for ur help mate ... haven't had a chance to try re install of this yet. If it isn't one thing its another, I did Eng s off and now my battery is dieing by like, 1-2% every minute, don't think its associated with Eng s off, but the battery coincidentally nearing its end. Then my charger died.
Alright so ill give it a go and post the outcome. Cheers dude. I think I have the vodafone splash screen downloaded so if so that's a plus

Need HTC Wildfire S STOCK ROM (Original ROM)

Hi, I've changed my ROM to CYANOGENMOD and i don't want it now. I forgot to back up my STOCK ROM. Please help me how to restore it. Thank you!

If you didnt make a backup before flashing you can download a ruu to your computer and restore it with that
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using xda app-developers app

Kai~ said:
Hi, I've changed my ROM to CYANOGENMOD and i don't want it now. I forgot to back up my STOCK ROM. Please help me how to restore it. Thank you!
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Download your Carrier/Region RUU, run on PC, you can find the 'ROM.zip' on %temp% folder. Extract 'Recovery.img' with 7zip copy it to SDK (ie. C:\android) folder on PC. Flash recovery as
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
and lock the bootloader (you can unlock and re-root again)
Code:
fastboot oem lock
Now run the RUU on PC. Thats'all. It'll restore to your old STOCK ROM. However your boot loader will ***RELOCKED*** but you can unlock, re-root with your Unlock_code.bin which you got first time rooted.
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin

Another option is to change to a quality sense Rom. There are a few good ones around. The one I run is basically a stock one with overclocking & many other improvements. In my opinion these are better than the stock roms.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk

Or I can just upload stock rom no sugar added as flashable zip if you`d like.

you have to lock your bootloader, and then create a gold-card (google it) if the ruu.exe isn't working for you…. then you can reflash your stock-rom
best method to relock your bootloader if u have already cwm installed: bltool.zip (just search for it)

baluuu said:
Or I can just upload stock rom no sugar added as flashable zip if you`d like.
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Hi, can you upload it? Thanks. I'm currently using this ROM [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757585] Stock ROM with light SENSE. I'm quite happy with this ROM but still i want the STOCK ROM badly.

Senthamil said:
Download your Carrier/Region RUU, run on PC, you can find the 'ROM.zip' on %temp% folder. Extract 'Recovery.img' with 7zip copy it to SDK (ie. C:\android) folder on PC. Flash recovery as
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
and lock the bootloader (you can unlock and re-root again)
Code:
fastboot oem lock
Now run the RUU on PC. Thats'all. It'll restore to your old STOCK ROM. However your boot loader will ***RELOCKED*** but you can unlock, re-root with your Unlock_code.bin which you got first time rooted.
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
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Hi, i'll try this. Thank you so much.
assa292 - Thanks!
just looking - Thanks!
andicf - Thanks. I'll try that.

can u please upload the recovery.img for htc asia india RUU 2.13.720.1

Try this one
I just finished installing this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916045
It works FLAWLESSLY!
You flash it like CyanogenMod. I formatted: Boot, System, Data, Dalvik.
MAKE BACKUP JUST IN CASE BEFORE FLASHING THIS ONE!
Thank You Sir rjshrjndrn!

Thank you! Did all the steps and now I have stock rom again, rooted and working!
From Argentina.

I want to install stock ROM.
i am using CM10, but i dont have backup of my stock ROM.
Can anyone help me with step to step procedure??
i am not much familiar with the terminology over here.

jatinder.bhargav said:
I want to install stock ROM.
i am using CM10, but i dont have backup of my stock ROM.
Can anyone help me with step to step procedure??
i am not much familiar with the terminology over here.
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you can do two things?
1) you can flash stock rom ,and keep cwm recovery and remain your phone rooted.
2) you can flash original ruu and unroot your phone fully?
which one you want?

Root
crossfire77 said:
you can do two things?
1) you can flash stock rom ,and keep cwm recovery and remain your phone rooted.
2) you can flash original ruu and unroot your phone fully?
which one you want?
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Hi
I have flashed boot , system through RUU. & i am back to stock.
Now my phone bootloader is "unlocked" with S-OFF .. & phone is unrooted.
Can you please tell me, how to root it with stock??
Thanks

jatinder.bhargav said:
Hi
I have flashed boot , system through RUU. & i am back to stock.
Now my phone bootloader is "unlocked" with S-OFF .. & phone is unrooted.
Can you please tell me, how to root it with stock??
Thanks
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yeah its easy.. ur bootloader is unlocked and ur s off so u cn flash cwm recovery through hboot and then flash superuser.zip frm cwm recovery and done
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2
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crossfire77 said:
yeah its easy.. ur bootloader is unlocked and ur s off so u cn flash cwm recovery through hboot and then flash superuser.zip frm cwm recovery and done
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2
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normal s-on people use htcsupertool to add root permissions and then download rom manager frm play store and flash recovery..
its fr info if u dnt knw how to flash via hboot..both ways are easy
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

crossfire77 said:
yeah its easy.. ur bootloader is unlocked and ur s off so u cn flash cwm recovery through hboot and then flash superuser.zip frm cwm recovery and done
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2
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normal s-on people use htcsupertool to add root permissions and then download rom manager frm play store and flash recovery..
its fr info if u dnt knw how to flash via hboot..both ways are easy
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2
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I am sorry.. actly i am having S-ON .. not S-OFF
So can you please tell how to root with HTC tool ??
Will really appreciate if i get help...

jatinder.bhargav said:
I am sorry.. actly i am having S-ON .. not S-OFF
So can you please tell how to root with HTC tool ??
Will really appreciate if i get help...
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yeah sure..
here is the link.
http://www.htcwildfiresblog.com/2012/03/guide-to-rooting-htc-wildfire-s-235-s.html
follow step 3.good luck
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

flash stock rom
Is it possible to have a flashable stock rom that I can flash using TeamWin recovery?
preferable a rooted one.
thanks in advance.

adonet said:
Is it possible to have a flashable stock rom that I can flash using TeamWin recovery?
preferable a rooted one.
thanks in advance.
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Try Crossfire77 's perfectly stock ROM(rooted)
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using xda premium

Hi
Where can i get the original ROM?
Thank you.

[Q] do i need s off for installing custom roms

i am a little confused .... i rooted my desire hd and installed cwm recovery..... bootloader is unlocked but i couldnt get s off..... can i just install custom roms by putting zip in sd card and apllying that zip from cmw recovery or do i need s off !!!!!
thanks in advance

assasin196 said:
i am a little confused .... i rooted my desire hd and installed cwm recovery..... bootloader is unlocked but i couldnt get s off..... can i just install custom roms by putting zip in sd card and apllying that zip from cmw recovery or do i need s off !!!!!
thanks in advance
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No you do not technically need to be s-off. If you have cwm installed just install rom zip from there

thekool11 said:
No you do not technically need to be s-off. If you have cwm installed just install rom zip from there
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what basically is s off????

assasin196 said:
what basically is s off????
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In a nutshell, S-OFF means that the NAND portion of the device is unlocked and can be written to. The default setting for HTC’s devices is S-ON, which means that neither can you access certain areas of the system nor can you guarantee a permanent root. Furthermore, signature check for firmware images is also ensured by the S-ON flag.
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Quoted from here

If you are bootloader unlocked instead of S-Off, you also need to fastboot flash a boot.img after each time you flash a ROM from recovery.

bananagranola said:
If you are bootloader unlocked instead of S-Off, you also need to fastboot flash a boot.img after each time you flash a ROM from recovery.
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sir how to do that.... i have unlocked bootloader i need to flash rcmix energized rom... how to flash boot.img and where do i find it????

Extract the ROM, than flash the boot.img, but I would consult in the ace think tank thread b4 you do something because I might be wrong
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

Look for instructions in post #7 of the link in my signature.

PLZ HELP
hey guys
i have a htc sensation rooted + unlocked bootloader + clockworkmod installed but NO s-off so can i install custom roms
If YES then can anyone tell me which rom is the best?:good:

Salman03 said:
hey guys
i have a htc sensation rooted + unlocked bootloader + clockworkmod installed but NO s-off so can i install custom roms
If YES then can anyone tell me which rom is the best?:good:
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Your in the wrong place my friend, you might want to look here for Roms for your device

My xposed modules sent working is it because I don't have s off? I'm rooted with twrp any advise

One X - recover stuck on red triangle, no mobile, no wi-fi

Hi all,
I've tried to install newer InsertCoin ROM, during HBOOT update, the phone booted to his current ROM with no Wi-Fi or Mobile access, recovery stuck with red triangle, Trying to install some custom recovery using fastboot v1.2 - got "writing recovery - failed not allowed" message. What is the fastest way to get phone back to work?

Did you re-unlock the bootloader after updating the hboot?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

Not allowed error is when the bootloader is locked or relocked. Unlock it via the htcdev site and flash a custom rexovery. Then flash the boot img from the new rom, make a FULL wipe in the recovery and install the new rom !

Mr Hofs said:
Not allowed error is when the bootloader is locked or relocked. Unlock it via the htcdev site and flash a custom rexovery. Then flash the boot img from the new rom, make a FULL wipe in the recovery and install the new rom !
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The phone os S-ON , is it ok? Should I flash new image using flashboot or other interface? Thanks In Advance

I'm not talking about S-On ....I'm talking about a locked or relocked bootloader.
Is it unlocked ?
When you succesfully updated your hboot with a firmware flash you MUST unlock the bootloader, flash a new custom recovery, install a new JB rom and flash its boot.img
A custom gets broken when you update the hboot because locking/unlocking will set the phone to factory state. So it will delete the current custom rom.

Also could you, guys, elaborate why my original ROM started to act spooky - no Wi-FI and so on.

Probably because you updated the hboot. You have to start from scratch after that. It gets messed up

I did as you proposed, unlocked bootloader, installed CWM recovery, wiped data, dalvik cache and installed the InsertCoin ROM, the issue - that I got same problems - Wi -Fi displayed error and not started, SIM is not recognized, no network. Could you please advise what to do now?

Flash the boot.img from the insertcoin rom !

did you flash the boot.img and erase fastboot cache?
A

Iceax123 said:
did you flash the boot.img and erase fastboot cache?
A
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nope, where should I find a proper boot.img?

satory66 said:
nope, where should I find a proper boot.img?
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Inside the insertcoin rom there will be a a boot.img.
you will need to write this in fast boot.
erase cache
flash boot boot.img
erase cache
Andy

Thanks everyone for great, kind and patient assistance. The phone is back,

satory66 said:
Thanks everyone for great, kind and patient assistance. The phone is back,
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Glad to hear that :good:
CASE CLOSED?

Iceax123 said:
Glad to hear that :good:
CASE CLOSED?
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Hej thats my line !
And you forgot

EASY FIX!
download and run this ruu, make sure you re lock the bootloader first.

Lol I had to say it as it's the first one I've helped on
Htc One X Viper 3.4.2

Barbast said:
download and run this ruu, make sure you re lock the bootloader first.
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MAJOR LOL ..... what ruu ???

Barbast said:
download and run this ruu, make sure you re lock the bootloader first.
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This problem is resolved already :cyclops:

Iceax123 said:
Lol I had to say it as it's the first one I've helped on
Htc One X Viper 3.4.2
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Get your own catchy line
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Hahah xda is fun ! We had our fun !
CASE CLOSED !

Root-Tool for Android 5 Lollipop?

Hi guys, im searching for a root tool for my t-mo m8 with Android 5.0. Can u help me?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app

dancecore92 said:
Hi guys, im searching for a root tool for my t-mo m8 with Android 5.0. Can u help me?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
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What to you mean a root tool? Is your bootloader unlock?

Tigerstown said:
What to you mean a root tool? Is your bootloader unlock?
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I just got my M8 after the bootloader is unlocked and I'm on 5.0 which root method should I use any help would be Greatly appreciated Thank's in Advance............

Philly Jim said:
I just got my M8 after the bootloader is unlocked and I'm on 5.0 which root method should I use any help would be Greatly appreciated Thank's in Advance............
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Sense your unlocked you can flash a custom recovery using fastboot as i would use twrp. An then download supersu.zip an flash it in your newly installed twrp recovery. An now you are rooted.

Maybe I didn't explain properly my bootloader is not unlocked yet, just wanted to know since the update is there a new root method....? Thanks for replying

Philly Jim said:
Maybe I didn't explain properly my bootloader is not unlocked yet, just wanted to know since the update is there a new root method....? Thanks for replying
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nbd. You should be able to use htcdev.com to unlock your bootloader Or you can go the s-off way(which I recommend) use the sunshine app for s-off(if your device is capable of s-off now) an if it is sunshine will s-off an unlock for you an then do what I said above post. Those r really your only 2 choices.

FYI you will need to be on either of the latest two twrp versions to install su binaries properly if you have issues. Sunshine wouldn't work for me but its really easy to unlock bootloader and install twrp and su

If i'm s-off already I should be able to run the latest RUU to get me up to date with the firmware and then flash TWRP and then a rom correct?

deepsouth06 said:
If i'm s-off already I should be able to run the latest RUU to get me up to date with the firmware and then flash TWRP and then a rom correct?
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You could do that yes. Or just flash the firmware zip an then flash twrp an flash updated ROM an you r up to date....if you run ruu it will wipe your device so backup your stuff to a PC or external an then proceed with ruu an flashing twrp then ROM. After you flash twrp I recommend strongly to make a backup of stock before you wipe to flash new ROM.

Tigerstown said:
You could do that yes. Or just flash the firmware zip an then flash twrp an flash updated ROM an you r up to date....if you run ruu it will wipe your device so backup your stuff to a PC or external an then proceed with ruu an flashing twrp then ROM. After you flash twrp I recommend strongly to make a backup of stock before you wipe to flash new ROM.
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Cool. The firmware zip would not be Tmo-M8-4.20.531.4-recovery.img or would it?

deepsouth06 said:
Cool. The firmware zip would not be Tmo-M8-4.20.531.4-recovery.img or would it?
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Sounds like the recovery IMG. I have Vzw but I help all over. I think I have a T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware. Let me check my file host

Tigerstown said:
Sounds like the recovery IMG. I have Vzw but I help all over. I think I have a T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware. Let me check my file host
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I guess i'm confused because of my Hboot being on 3.19. I've been wondering if there is a need to run a higher Hboot that probably came out with the new OTA, but the VenonRom 4.2 has been running with no problems. So i guess what I am really trying to achieve is upgrading HBoot and Radio.

deepsouth06 said:
I guess i'm confused because of my Hboot being on 3.19. I've been wondering if there is a need to run a higher Hboot that probably came out with the new OTA, but the VenonRom 4.2 has been running with no problems. So i guess what I am really trying to achieve is upgrading HBoot and Radio.
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I would just flash firmware an be done with it. Then you know everything is up to date. Give me a few more mins to locate the firmware zip for you I'm at work too.
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deepsouth06 said:
I guess i'm confused because of my Hboot being on 3.19. I've been wondering if there is a need to run a higher Hboot that probably came out with the new OTA, but the VenonRom 4.2 has been running with no problems. So i guess what I am really trying to achieve is upgrading HBoot and Radio.
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Here you go. Download an flash using fastboot. T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware minus boot.IMG an minus recovery.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95851939534733369

Tigerstown said:
I would just flash firmware an be done with it. Then you know everything is up to date. Give me a few more mins to locate the firmware zip for you I'm at work too.
Here you go. Download an flash using fastboot. T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware minus boot.IMG an minus recovery.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95851939534733369
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Thanks a bunch. Sorry for the double post/message. Appreciate the help.

deepsouth06 said:
Thanks a bunch. Sorry for the double post/message. Appreciate the help.
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No worries just glad to help you out...if you need more help or have errors post back.

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No worries just glad to help you out...if you need more help or have errors post back.
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One other question in the zip am I seeing correctly that there is no boot.img and recovery.img or are they renamed to something other?

deepsouth06 said:
One other question in the zip am I seeing correctly that there is no boot.img and recovery.img or are they renamed to something other?
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Those r removed. Why you wonder because if boot.IMG is included an your on a custom ROM that don't use stock boot.IMG an modules you will be in a boot loop till you fastboot your ROM boot.img an recovery is removed because who wants a stock recovery to replace twrp then you have to flash your twrp back. Make sense to you?

Tigerstown said:
Those r removed. Why you wonder because if boot.IMG is included an your on a custom ROM that don't use stock boot.IMG an modules you will be in a boot loop till you fastboot your ROM boot.img an recovery is removed because who wants a stock recovery to replace twrp then you have to flash your twrp back. Make sense to you?
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Yes it does. Guess was just double checking that they were removed from the zip that was downloaded. Great so then at this point i should be good to fastboot flash this zip. Thanks again.

deepsouth06 said:
Yes it does. Guess was just double checking that they were removed from the zip that was downloaded. Great so then at this point i should be good to fastboot flash this zip. Thanks again.
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Yes you should be able to fastboot flash in ruu mode the firmware zip. If it ask to reflush immediately just re flash rt then an it will start the process. You know how to flash in ruu mode or ?

Tigerstown said:
Yes you should be able to fastboot flash in ruu mode the firmware zip. If it ask to reflush immediately just re flash rt then an it will start the process. You know how to flash in ruu mode or ?
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I have done that, but it was about 6 or 7 months ago. haha. So would need to brush up on how i did that.
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Is there a need to return to a Stock Rom? I am currently on Viper.