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[Q] Xperia arc s boot loop help!

My arc s went into a boot loop after i replace the ICS software buttons (framework-res.apk) using root explorer and forgot to change it's permissions... =(
Is there anyway to enter recovery mode or root explorer using the pc so i can flash the zip or change the permissions there without booting the phone?

Do you have cwm installed? Are you able to access it? Just adb shell into it and chmod the file to the correct permissions, or you could just replace the original.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

smartarse93 said:
Do you have cwm installed? Are you able to access it? Just adb shell into it and chmod the file to the correct permissions, or you could just replace the original.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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you mean recovery mode? (power plus vol down)
EDITED : I'm not sure did i install CWM... is there anyway to install it through pc? or change permissions through pc?

This thread contains the tutorial for going into CWM without installing it, and I just copy the most important part out
Copied from vaibhavknockout's thread
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2. – Download attachments below titled recoveryARC.img and RootXperia.zip. Thanks to jlmcr87 and his post. Copy and paste the file recoveryARC.img to the fastboot folder (folder containing fastboot.exe). Also, transfer the file RootXperia.zip 'as it is' to your SD card.
3. - Open the fastboot folder. Right click on the folder background while pressing shift key on windows PC. Click "Open command window here".
4. - A black cmd window will open. Type in the following command - "fastboot.exe boot recoveryARC.img".
5. - Switch off your phone, connect to the USB cable while holding the menu button (rightmost of the three buttons on Arc). A blue led should light up (It is an indicator of entering in fastboot mode).
6. - Let the process run. Look at the cmd window. If it says the process is complete, remove the USB cable.
7. - On your phone, a menu should appear. This is Clockworkmod/ CWM recovery menu (more about this in later questions). Use volume down key to go to 'install zip from SD card' and enter by pressing camera button.
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After going into CWM, flash the zip containing the framework-res.apk to reboot

natural4862 said:
This thread contains the tutorial for going into CWM without installing it, and I just copy the most important part out
Copied from vaibhavknockout's thread
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1. – Flash any desired stock ROM for Xperia Arc (download 2.3.4 update from link given in "1." of previous question - "I am still not ready to unlock my bootloader. So guide me how to perform rooting on my locked Xperia Arc.") using flashtool (read the question - "I am still not ready to unlock my bootloader. So guide me how to perform rooting on my locked Xperia Arc." to know how to flash a stock ROM using flashtool). This step is optional if you want to root your current stock ROM.
2. – Download attachments below titled recoveryARC.img and RootXperia.zip. Thanks to jlmcr87 and his post. Copy and paste the file recoveryARC.img to the fastboot folder (folder containing fastboot.exe). Also, transfer the file RootXperia.zip 'as it is' to your SD card.
3. - Open the fastboot folder. Right click on the folder background while pressing shift key on windows PC. Click "Open command window here".
4. - A black cmd window will open. Type in the following command - "fastboot.exe boot recoveryARC.img".
5. - Switch off your phone, connect to the USB cable while holding the menu button (rightmost of the three buttons on Arc). A blue led should light up (It is an indicator of entering in fastboot mode).
6. - Let the process run. Look at the cmd window. If it says the process is complete, remove the USB cable.
7. - On your phone, a menu should appear. This is Clockworkmod/ CWM recovery menu (more about this in later questions). Use volume down key to go to 'install zip from SD card' and enter by pressing camera button.
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After going into CWM, flash the zip containing the framework-res.apk to reboot
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Thanks! but i had already reflash the sony ICS update again on flashtool resetting all the system file which works fine but sadly i have no idea why the ICS software buttons looks kind of mess up on the stock sony launcher...

simplyjustkids said:
Thanks! but i had already reflash the sony ICS update again on flashtool resetting all the system file which works fine but sadly i have no idea why the ICS software buttons looks kind of mess up on the stock sony launcher...
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What Rom is this? Or from where you got modified framework file with on screen button?
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

Heelp please!!!
hii
im trying to get the on screen buttons for my xperia arc ICS but first time it was a pain to compile the framework-res.apk because a % thing. Then i could compile but when replacing the framework-res.apk with the reframe sh, i get a boot loop =S so i have to reflash and so far my phone still alive.
i still want the on screen buttons what do i miss? whats the permission thing? can you help me to make my phone look like the picture you posted?

pield said:
hii
im trying to get the on screen buttons for my xperia arc ICS but first time it was a pain to compile the framework-res.apk because a % thing. Then i could compile but when replacing the framework-res.apk with the reframe sh, i get a boot loop =S so i have to reflash and so far my phone still alive.
i still want the on screen buttons what do i miss? whats the permission thing? can you help me to make my phone look like the picture you posted?
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Use rashid.fairus zip. That version is working good.
You could remove SystemUI.apk from zip before flash.
I have one home.apk with alligned home dockbar.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

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vr5411 said:
Use rashid.fairus zip. That version is working good.
You could remove SystemUI.apk from zip before flash.
I have one home.apk with alligned home dockbar.
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sorry but i dont get what you mean. I read lots of tutorials and the compile part is done with apktool and the replace on the phone with adb shell and reframe sh but that way doesnt work it gets boot loop. Searched what you said but nothing on the web =S

pield said:
sorry but i dont get what you mean. I read lots of tutorials and the compile part is done with apktool and the replace on the phone with adb shell and reframe sh but that way doesnt work it gets boot loop. Searched what you said but nothing on the web =S
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Here, go to this topic in Arc Themes and Apps section and take cwm zip with already prepared framework.
[mod][ics .562]OnScreen Button+ChromeStyle Recent Panel+AOSP Statusbar
You can remove SystemUI from zip before flash if you only want on screen buttons.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

THAAANX!
vr5411 said:
Here, go to this topic in Arc Themes and Apps section and take cwm zip with already prepared framework.
[mod][ics .562]OnScreen Button+ChromeStyle Recent Panel+AOSP Statusbar
You can remove SystemUI from zip before flash if you only want on screen buttons.
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THANX A LOT! now i have on screen buttons =D i have a hard night and you make it worth. Think that the problem was the framework-res i made i think it wasnt created on the right way

Having a bootloop problem help...
in a bootloop situation... first i rooted my device.. then i tried to install a custom rom CW9.. But i forgot to wipe the factory data and cache files.. so after installing the rom i went into a bootloop. I cant even enter into the CWM recovery mode.. plzzz help:crying:

pridas123 said:
in a bootloop situation... first i rooted my device.. then i tried to install a custom rom CW9.. But i forgot to wipe the factory data and cache files.. so after installing the rom i went into a bootloop. I cant even enter into the CWM recovery mode.. plzzz help:crying:
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try with flash tool installing the factory android, or another room that you are sure works on your phone. Maybe its a prob with the room. wiping all is the safest way but if you are sure its just the room you can uncheck the wipe data box and it will work.
hope it helps

Flash the original the factory image ftf file using flash tool. Then start all over again root, cwm, flash rom
Sent from my LT15 using Tapatalk 2

pield said:
try with flash tool installing the factory android, or another room that you are sure works on your phone. Maybe its a prob with the room. wiping all is the safest way but if you are sure its just the room you can uncheck the wipe data box and it will work.
hope it helps
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whnever I tried to flash it using a flashtool it gives me an error message like " Your phone is not rooted".. and automatically gets disconnected.
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hashkan said:
Flash the original the factory image ftf file using flash tool. Then start all over again root, cwm, flash rom
Sent from my LT15 using Tapatalk 2
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whnever I tried to flash it using a flashtool it gives me an error message like " Your phone is not rooted".. and automatically gets disconnected..
Can you give me the link for factory image of LT18i

That should only happen if your bootloader is locked and you tried flashing a custom kernel.
I would just go with pcc and "repair" the phone.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

smartarse93 said:
That should only happen if your bootloader is locked and you tried flashing a custom kernel.
I would just go with pcc and "repair" the phone.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Thank u i will try this method....

Help i have install a custom rom on my arc s, and now bootloop.
I have not cwm, how can i do?

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] CWM RECOVERY v5.0.2.8 for LG Optimus 3D Max P725 and P720H

Hello Guyzzz!!!!!
A Great Newzz for ALL!!!!! First the recovery was not compiled by me!
But NOW I am BACK with a FULLY WORKING RECOVERY AND FULLY COMPILED BY ME :good:
We have now a FULLY WORKING CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY v5.0.2.8.
The CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY is TESTED on :-
1. LG OPTIMUS 3D MAX P725
2. LG OPTIMUS 3D MAX P720H
I HELD NO RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BRICKED PHONES. YOU MAY TRY ON P720 BUT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Credit Goes to :-
1. I, Me and Myself ( For taking the initiative,compiling testing and removing all bugs )
2.. Cynogenmod for the SOURCES.
3. P720H tester ZOOM.
According to me, the CWM RECOVERY is fully working.
HERE ARE THE STEPS TO INSTALL THE CWM RECOVERY :-
Download the CWM RECOVeRY FINAL.zip from the link given below :
http://www.mediafire.com/?p59d9ppjlhkcp67
Copy the cwm5.0.2.8.img on the ROOT OF THE SDCARD not the External SDCARD ( Root of SDCARD means not in any folder )
The BIGGEST REQUIREMENT IS YOUR OPTIMUS 3D MAX should be ROOTED!!!
Now download ANY TERMINAL EMULATOR from the GOOGLE PLAY!!!!!
You can try this :-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
And install it.
Type the following commands in TERMINAL EMULATOR :-
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p6.backup bs=4096
dd if=/sdcard/cwm5.0.2.8.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 bs=4096
Once complete.
Turn off your phone.
1st hold 3d key then volume down button and at last power button.
Keep holding till the LG LOGO appears and leave when it appears.
You will enter the CWM Recovery
Proof of the Recovery :-

Worked like a charm! First I couldn't get the # to appear (the phone WAS rooted) so I just used the terminal emulator you specified, and that solved it.

lordasphyxia said:
Worked like a charm! First I couldn't get the # to appear (the phone WAS rooted) so I just used the terminal emulator you specified, and that solved it.
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Happy to help you.
"HITTING THANKS WILL ENCOURAGE ME MORE":good:

Eklovya said:
IT TOOK MORE TIME TO DEVELOP THIS RECOVERY THAN THE TIME YOU WILL TAKE TO JUST " HIT THANKS".
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dude you are not developed this recovery, it's created by me, you only unpacked my recovery using kitchen , that not call develop

Where did i mentioned that I DEVELOPED???
I clear mentioned that you compiled and i removed all bugs...
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

Thread for this exists from original dev
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889468
Thread closed
Edit: Thread reopened for a newly compiled version

HELP!!!!
After downloading an update from LG it allways boots to recovery!!

TommyX235 said:
HELP!!!!
After downloading an update from LG it allways boots to recovery!!
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Try doing a factory reset.!!!
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

tryed everything .. factory reset .. i have a backup from my original rom.. when i restore it i also boot into cwm.
i can start sw update mode (vol +) but either there nor in cwm i have adb access..
i tryed kdz but i don't know the dev type .. i tryed TI / 3GQCT etc. the program crashes
its breaking my heart .. i have this device the first day and now its broken!
ARRGG!!!
I still have the backup of the mmcblk0p6.backup
can i do anything with it?
maybe it is possible to install it via zip in cwm?

TommyX235 said:
tryed everything .. factory reset .. i have a backup from my original rom.. when i restore it i also boot into cwm.
i can start sw update mode (vol +) but either there nor in cwm i have adb access..
i tryed kdz but i don't know the dev type .. i tryed TI / 3GQCT etc. the program crashes
its breaking my heart .. i have this device the first day and now its broken!
ARRGG!!!
I still have the backup of the mmcblk0p6.backup
can i do anything with it?
maybe it is possible to install it via zip in cwm?
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Install LG SUPPORT TOOL IN PC.
KEEP YOUR PHONE IN DOWNLOAD MODE.
CONNECT TO PC.
OPEN LG SUPPORT TOOL.
IN TOOLS SELECT RECOVER PHONE.
INPUT YOUR IMEI.
AND WAIT FOR THE RECOVEY PROCESS TO FINISH.
ALL WILL BE DONE SAFELY AND YOU WILL GET THE PHONE WORKING
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

this damn tool doesn't recognize my IMEI also when i enter my device type p720 & Serial a small window pops open showin my device and my serial .. when i click ok .. another popup telling .. please check your device or something.
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also why is adb not working?
Is there a way to get it workin in CWM?
In CWM in section advanced you can do show log.
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.8
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=omap4430
ro.revision=7
ro.emmc=0
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
I:checking for extendedcommand...
I:Skipping execution of extendedcommand file not found...
Does this mean something?
Also this lg Tool only worked for me when adb also was working.

TommyX235 said:
this damn tool doesn't recognize my IMEI also when i enter my device type p720 & Serial a small window pops open showin my device and my serial .. when i click ok .. another popup telling .. please check your device or something.
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also why is adb not working?
Is there a way to get it workin in CWM?
In CWM in section advanced you can do show log.
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.8
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=omap4430
ro.revision=7
ro.emmc=0
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
I:checking for extendedcommand...
I:Skipping execution of extendedcommand file not found...
Does this mean something?
Also this lg Tool only worked for me when adb also was working.
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is it somehow possible to activate nable adb access in CWM 5.0.2.8?
or can i flash a zip to do this?
Again .. i can enter S/W Upgrade Mode
There i only see S/W Upgrade
Please wait
while upgrading....
(NO ADB ACCESS! But the Tool recognize the phone but won't let me start the sw upgrade.)
In CWM i can mount & unmount storage and flash zip files or backup / Restore.
BUT no ADB access and Restoring the backup i made doesnt work either)
What breaking my head is that the LG Update must had set a flag to boot into recovery after i downloaded it so mindless.
Since then i stuck in cwm bootloop. There mus be a way to reset this flag. Somehow!!!)
Its over .. i flashed CWM-Loop-DeLooper -> now i stuck @ LG Logo.. also vol+ to enter S/W Upgrade not working anymore. Now its bricked! ARGH!

TommyX235 said:
is it somehow possible to activate nable adb access in CWM 5.0.2.8?
or can i flash a zip to do this?
Again .. i can enter S/W Upgrade Mode
There i only see S/W Upgrade
Please wait
while upgrading....
(NO ADB ACCESS! But the Tool recognize the phone but won't let me start the sw upgrade.)
In CWM i can mount & unmount storage and flash zip files or backup / Restore.
BUT no ADB access and Restoring the backup i made doesnt work either)
What breaking my head is that the LG Update must had set a flag to boot into recovery after i downloaded it so mindless.
Since then i stuck in cwm bootloop. There mus be a way to reset this flag. Somehow!!!)
Its over .. i flashed CWM-Loop-DeLooper -> now i stuck @ LG Logo.. also vol+ to enter S/W Upgrade not working anymore. Now its bricked! ARGH!
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Can you come on chat? So that i can help you!!
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

can this tutorial work on ICS su870?

joseph168 said:
can this tutorial work on ICS su870?
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Nop this will not work. As the bootloader is locked for su870
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

LG P725 CWM Problem
Hi guys need help, i installed this cwm recovery with no problems, when i start it i see menu, can move up and down but i can`t launch anything. I read at different sites that i should to use shutdown key or 3d key but they don`t work. Also i install newer version 6.... but there are this problem too. I have LG 3D max (P725) version o firmware v10f.

Andrelius1 said:
Hi guys need help, i installed this cwm recovery with no problems, when i start it i see menu, can move up and down but i can`t launch anything. I read at different sites that i should to use shutdown key or 3d key but they don`t work. Also i install newer version 6.... but there are this problem too. I have LG 3D max (P725) version o firmware v10f.
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use volume keys to move up and down.
and capacutive keys to select
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

CWM problem
Eklovya said:
use volume keys to move up and down.
and capacutive keys to select
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium
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Thanks a lot! Its strange that in any instruction not says this way of use CWM, i read a lot differents cwm instructions, but the always the same - use power off key ot use 3d button.
Who don`t how to use CWM menu :
"properties button" - up
"home button" - down
"back button" - back
"search button" - ENTER

Cannot select options in cwm
Hi Eklovya,
Brilliant job done!!
I have successfully rooted and installed CWM following your method.
However, when i go boot to CWM, I can use the volume buttons to highlight the options (I wanted to backup), but I am not able to select the options. i tried the power button and the 3D button, no go. What do i do?
I just exchanged my P920 and got myself this P725 today!!!
schubeir
EDIT: my bad!!! found the solution in the post just above!!!!
schubeir

(possibly long post , I will try to make a post at least a little fun to read).
Guys, I humbly come before you, kneeling and desperate, trying to solve my problem .
I've serarched XDA and a lot (!!) of others forums and comunities to revive my P720H (LG optimus 3D Max in Brazil).
I am not a complete noob in custom firmwares for Android, but this time, the LG phone gave me a hell of a headache (and almost a divorce, for the 3 days going too late to bed, trying to solve it).
I will explain what happened and what I've already tried to do and the results.
Causes:
I've tried to install ClockworkMod in my P720H because it still was in Android 2.3.6 (I think).
I've successfully rooted the phone using this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886057 with the SuperSU app on GooglePlay.
When I asked CWM app to reboot in recovery mode (to wipe things and install the .zip file on the sdcard root) things got bad.
My phone could not get passed the LG logo anymore.
So far we have a cause: CWM app did something to the phone. I am not able to boot the recovery menu nor to pass the LG logo on the screen.
Over the communities we may find that it's a common issue.
It is important to say that I am able to enter the 'S/W updating' state. When I connect the phone to the computer, holding VOL+ and placing the battery, I got the S/W screen.
What can I do? In several posts (even here in xda) we may find 3 or 4 different solutions to restore the phone. I think I've already tried everything, but I am sure that the steps became fuzzy in my read and I mixed the solutions in the end.
Drivers:
- I have already the drivers installed: When I connect the phone (with or without battery and with or without vol+ pressed) my Device Manager recognizes everything. I don't have any component marked as 'unknown device' or with exclamations points or anything. This is a good thing, I guess. I had to install more than one thing to solve every driver problem. I don't remember exactly, but I think that the LGDriver-something and the omap4430 something too.
Solutions:
- I have tried the LG Support Tool and so far it appears to be the closest to a solution that I've reached. With the phone connected (in S/W mode or no), I insert the IMEI and the software recognizes the model and starts downloading something (500mb approx.). But after decompressing, during the installation phase, it gets stuck at 4%. I waited for more than 20min and still got nothing better than 4%. It appears to be a common issue too.
- The LG_FlashTool (version 1.2) does not work either. In fact, it does not even recognizes the phone. I've changed the COMport to 41 (according to some guide) on Windows Device Manager and chose the port 1 on LGFlashTool. Even after selecting the kdz, bin and fls files, the software does not connect to the phone. I don't have a screenshot here, but I've seen here in xda that the software displays the model of the phone on the top and a READY message on port 1. Mine does not do it.
- KKDZ_FW_UPD_EN: I've tried this one but it does not even start working. The interface is not that good, so I don't know where I may be failing. I need to 'read phone information' or not? What do I have to chose on each combobox? How to proceed?
And why the hell is there so much .exe on this thing? Do I have to run a apache server to do something?!
- OMAP4BOOT: This one connects to the phone and works, I think. But I don't know its purpose. It's just to place the phone on 'S/W updating' mode? If so, it's useless, because I can enter it easily. If no, maybe I am missing something. Either way, I don't have a version for the P720H. If I remeber correctly, it proposes P999, P760, P870, ... I choose P760 to test it and it works (apparently, again).
- SmartFlashTool: I don't remember if I have already tried this one. As I said, it was too much already.
- NVFlash: I've found it only to G2X, so I didn't know if I should try forcing it to my model. I can give it a try if you help me.
Other softwares and downloads:
KDZ:
- V10B_00 and V1A_00: found today and downloaded for my model and country (will try to extract things and use it later).
- LG_P725_V10F_00: I was using this one until yesterday, because I didn't have the one to P720H
- LGP700AT-01-V10d-232-03-SEP-11-2012+0.dz : Found in an indian repository of some kind of LG data leak. Apparently is useless. DZextract gave me nothing.
DLL: LGP720_20120330_LGFLASHv1377: Needed in some of the softwares above (LG FLashTool? I don't remeber).
BIN and FLS: LGP725_LG_P725_V10F_00_AP.bin and LGP725_LG_P725_V10F_00_CP.fls, extracted from LG_P725_V10F_00.kdz. I don't know, but I should try extracting these from the V10A_00, because apparently is the correct one for my model/country (I am not in my house right now).
Well... :crying:
tl;dr version:
I am facing a LG logo boot loop in P720H. I've tried to reboot CWM in recovery mode but it didn't work. I've tried several approaches but I don't even know what is the point of each one. I found that this is the best topic to use, because is one of the fews that covers the P720H.
I have all those softwares and almost 5gb of downloaded material (kdz, img, bin, exe, ...) but I don't know what I am supposed to use.
In the end, I want my P720H in android 4.x if possible. If not, I just want the crap 2.3.6 again. :crying:
Can you help me? I am not a total noob in custom firmwares and roms, and I am willing to pass all the information that I can :fingers-crossed:

[RECOVERY] CWM D802/F320(K/L/S)/ATT/VZW [v6.0.4.4][CACHE][LOKI][OTG][ZIP][CN/EN]

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS OR CONSEQUENCES ON YOUR PHONE IF YOU SO CHOOSE TO USE THIS GUIDE.
PREREQUESITES
1) You must be rooted.
2) Download one of the following for your variant:
ENGLISH SEMI-TOUCH - for D802 Recovery (6.0.4.4) here, for the F320K Recovery (6.0.4.4) here for the F320L Recovery (6.0.4.4) here, or the F320S Recovery (6.0.4.4) here.
CHINESE SEMI-TOUCH - for D802 Recovery (6.0.3.9) here and (6.0.4.4) here, for the F320K Recovery (6.0.4.4) here, the F320L Recovery (6.0.4.4) here, or the F320S Recovery (6.0.4.4) here.
OFFICIAL NON-TOUCH - for D802 CWM Recovery here, or the D800 (ATT) CWM Recovery here, or the vs980 (VZW) CWM Recovery here.
OFFICIAL TOUCH - for D802 CWM Recovery here, or the D800 (ATT) CWM Recovery here, or the vs980 (VZW) CWM Recovery here.
ZIP FILES - OFFICIAL - TOUCH: D802, ATT, VZW
ZIP FILES - OFFICIAL - NON-TOUCH: D802, ATT, VZW
ZIP FILES - UNOFFICIAL: D802, F320K, F320L, F320S
NOTE I: The official versions all have loki support enabled (and can be disabled if wanted ).
NOTE II: The unofficial versions do not have the wipe cache bug but do haveUSB-OTG capabilities!
CHINESE MENU TRANSLATION
1) Reboot System
2) Install from ZIP
3) Wipe Data
4) Wipe Cache
5) Backup & Restore
6) Mounts & Storage
7) Power Off
NOTE: The bottom of any submenu always has a right arrow < to go back to the previous menu.
INSTALLATION (Recommended)
1) Make a folder for the CWM Recovery.
2) Extract the contents of the file you downloaded earlier to the folder you just created.
3) Ensure the you have Developer Options enabled.
4) If you already have Debugging Mode enabled turn it off, then back on.
5) Connect your phone and ensure that the RSA Fingerprint message appears, and that you accept.
NOTE: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP! If you do not get this message and try to continue, you will not be able to install CWM recovery!
6) Open the CWM Recovery folder and double-click the file ends in "...recovery.bat".
7) A command prompt will appear and will go through a process flashing recovery to your phone.
8) Wait a minute and the process should conclude. Press any key to make the prompt disappear.
9) This will cause your phone to reboot into the CWM Recovery!
SPECIAL NOTE: The RSA Fingerprint message can be hard to get at times. After I rooted, it was extremely difficult to make appear. If it helps anyone, I would connect my phone to to the PC, run "...recovery.bat". The command prompt would state it was starting the daemon and then would go no further. If I checked my phone (before disconnecting from the PC) the RSA Fingerprint message would be displayed. If you have checked to always allow your computer, then you will not get the RSA Fingerprint message, but the procedure should still work. This is also true of the official CWM recovery installation.
ALTERNATE INSTALL METHOD (No RSA Fingerprint message)
1) Get a terminal emulator.
2) Get a file explorer (like Root Explorer).
3) Get a RAR app for android.
NOTE: The RAR app is not needed if you are using your desktop PC (and you have 7zip or WinRAR or equivalent) and you move the files to your SD card.
3) Extract the contents of the file you downloaded and put the "g2_security" and "recovery.lok" files here: /sdcard/
4) Open the terminal emulator and type "su" then hit the enter button. (If this doesn't work, then you are not rooted).
5) Then type:
Code:
"dd if=/sdcard/recovery.lok of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery"
6) Then type:
Code:
"rm /sdcard/g2_security"
7) Reboot your phone and enter CWM!
HOW TO ENTER RECOVERY
Method 1: Hold the power button + volume down button until the LG image appears. Once it does let go of the buttons then immediately push and hold them again until recovery boots.
NOTE: The method above will arrive at the "hard reset" area, but when choosing hard reset, it will take you to CWM (without actually resetting).
Method 2: Download the free app "Rebooter" from Google Play. If you have root, you will be able to select to reboot into recovery (among other options).
Credit: Credit goes to Chenglu (xiaolu) and djrbliss who made all recoveries for this phone possible.
WIPE CACHE FIX - UNOFFICAL (RECOMMENDED)
If you flash the unofficial CWM version, the cache wipe will take only 1-2 seconds!!!
WIPE CACHE FIX - OFFICAL
The data wipe is incredibly fast, but the cache wipe is incredibly slow. This fix won't match the speeds of TWRP's fix, but it will greatly speed up the process. This should only be done when switching to another ROM.
1) Boot into CWM.
2) Click on "mounts and storage".
3) Click on "format /system".
4) Click "Yes - Format".
Now when you perform a Factory Reset it should only take about 1-3 minutes (stock ROMs seem to take longer) instead of 5-10 minutes.
NOTE I: It may be optimal to re-perform this method after so many ROM changes, or after restoring to a stock ROM. I do not have enough evidence to support this.
NOTE II: I tested this method using the same custom ROM. Because there was no cache build-up from being a new ROM, I also tested this after restoring a backup of my stock ROM (that had a massive amount of apps and cache build-up).
USB-OTG
A USB-OTG device will be recognized as an external USB device while in the Android OS. However, when in CWM recovery, the
"mount USB storage" in "mounts and storage" does not work. Instead, use "mount/ external-sd". This only works on the unofficial versions.
MISC.
There is an "issue" with the date and time (1970). You can manually change a Backup folder name by connecting to the PC or using a file explorer.
SUPPORT
Please check previous posts to see if your question has been answered prior to posting (there is a good chance it has).
Please always include with whether you are rooted or not.
Please always include the variant you are using.
Please always include the method you used.
Please always explain what happened in as much detail as possible.
Anything else that may be relevant.
Otherwise, you might have to wait for others to help you...

can you post same screenshot of chinese cwm?
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God bless Chinese !
I will wait for the real recovery

What's wrong with TWRP it's Amurican?
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jrgilbert79 said:
What's wrong with TWRP it's Amurican?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46149241
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somboons said:
can you post same screenshot of chinese cwm?
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I added a picture of the actual CWM and of what the command prompt will look similar to.

My other nickname xiaolu.
This is the English version:
https://hotfile.com/dl/248860851/273f8b1/g2-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.0-en.zip.html

Chenglu said:
My other nickname xiaolu.
This is the English version:
https://hotfile.com/dl/248860851/273f8b1/g2-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.0-en.zip.html
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Hi Chenglu, i used your recovery on the S4, you are great, thank you and the OP.

Chenglu said:
My other nickname xiaolu.
This is the English version:
https://hotfile.com/dl/248860851/273f8b1/g2-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.0-en.zip.html
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Thank you very much
Recovery works perfect!

Does this recovery support loki?
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testing
backup and restore work very well.
anyone who can enter to cwm via press key?
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Chenglu said:
My other nickname xiaolu.
This is the English version:
https://hotfile.com/dl/248860851/273f8b1/g2-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.0-en.zip.html
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How to enter to this recovery via press physical key?
I am try to hold power + vol down
but it does not go to cwm.
it' go to white screen hardreset.
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Read op
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@Heatshiver , Thanks a lot , Work like butter ... :good:

somboons said:
testing
backup and restore work very well.
anyone who can enter to cwm via press key?
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk 2
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How to enter to this recovery via press physical key?
I am try to hold power + vol down
but it does not go to cwm.
it' go to white screen hardreset.
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk 2
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Yes thats the way, just choose hard reset and it should take you to CWM and not reset.

Dees_Troy and I just finished successfully testing his method for the D802. I am not sure when he will post the files, but I bet it will be by today.
So, people now have 4 choices for recovery: A Chinese or English CWM, or TWRP with 2 different install methods.

many mod that require TWRP in thread
Can I use CWM inst?ead
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somboons said:
many mod that require TWRP in thread
Can I use CWM inst?ead
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Yes, they can do the same things.

chakra said:
Yes thats the way, just choose hard reset and it should take you to CWM and not reset.
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Thanks.. I think that's a very important information.
Most users wouldn't go there thinking that it might actually reset the device!

MasK said:
Thanks.. I think that's a very important information.
Most users wouldn't go there thinking that it might actually reset the device!
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I will add this to the initial post.
There is now a thread for TWRP D802 with the most updated version, 2.6.3.2 (that can be found in my signature).

Sorry for maybe dumb question: if i install this recovery on my d802 can i use my stock rooted rom ? Because i had lg g pro before and after flashing custom recovery it was stuck on bootlop lg security error and i could use only custom roms
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not booting

I replaced build.prop and restarted. Then black screen and led lightning from color to color. I did factory hard reset to...
Something to do with it?maybe with a pc?
Thx!

Have your tried the methods described in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647

LG G3 Verizon Stuck on splash screen
sic0048 said:
Have your tried the methods described in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647
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Can this work for the Verizon version VS985?
Im having the same Problem, I tried changing the Speaker volume levels with Root Explorer and now my phone will not boot from
the Verizon splash screen.
Any help would be great thanks.

This might be your only option... Without a proper build prop I believe the lg flash tool won't recognize the phone as any varient of the G3. Youre only choice might be to flash tot file thought fastboot itself. Only way to get to fastboot is as described in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54270708
Make sure to read up on this though. I'm not familiar with how lg doesn't allow booting into fastboot easily.
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Ghost401 said:
Can this work for the Verizon version VS985?
Im having the same Problem, I tried changing the Speaker volume levels with Root Explorer and now my phone will not boot from
the Verizon splash screen.
Any help would be great thanks.
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pull your battery... wait 15 seconds.... put it back in.
hold power button and down key at the same time until you see the lg splash screen, then let go for a second, and immediately hold the same two back bezel keys until you see "factory reset"... your phone will work afterwords but will be back to square one... its a shame, but its got to be done if you don't have a custom recovery.
Its also Possible to make an update.zip with just the build.prop in it. Copy it to sdk/platform-tools and then use adb to sideload the zip to replace the build.prop and fix your misinformed tinkering... if youre on the stock recovery you would probably need a signature on the zip for it to flash, which is troublesome.
what model is your G3?
if usb debugging is not enabled and your pc is not authorized... you are buggered (excuse the pun)

B4rnzEE said:
pull your battery... wait 15 seconds.... put it back in.
hold power button and down key at the same time until you see the lg splash screen, then let go for a second, and immediately hold the same two back bezel keys until you see "factory reset"... your phone will work afterwords but will be back to square one... its a shame, but its got to be done if you don't have a custom recovery.
Its also Possible to make an update.zip with just the build.prop in it. Copy it to sdk/platform-tools and then use adb to sideload the zip to replace the build.prop and fix your misinformed tinkering... if youre on the stock recovery you would probably need a signature on the zip for it to flash, which is troublesome.
what model is your G3?
if usb debugging is not enabled and your pc is not authorized... you are buggered (excuse the pun)
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Thanks a lot bro,I have the Verizon VS985,
I do not mind starting from scratch as long as i can get my phone back up and running lol i will try the factory restore method. Hope this works.
:fingers-crossed:
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B4rnzEE said:
pull your battery... wait 15 seconds.... put it back in.
hold power button and down key at the same time until you see the lg splash screen, then let go for a second, and immediately hold the same two back bezel keys until you see "factory reset"... your phone will work afterwords but will be back to square one... its a shame, but its got to be done if you don't have a custom recovery.
Its also Possible to make an update.zip with just the build.prop in it. Copy it to sdk/platform-tools and then use adb to sideload the zip to replace the build.prop and fix your misinformed tinkering... if youre on the stock recovery you would probably need a signature on the zip for it to flash, which is troublesome.
what model is your G3?
if usb debugging is not enabled and your pc is not authorized... you are buggered (excuse the pun)
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Thanks bro but that Did not work, The only option was turn off, safe mode, reset Factory Data, and power off.

Ghost401 said:
Thanks a lot bro,I have the Verizon VS985,
I do not mind starting from scratch as long as i can get my phone back up and running lol i will try the factory restore method. Hope this works.
:fingers-crossed:
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Thanks bro but that Did not work, The only option was turn off, safe mode, reset Factory Data, and power off.
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Reset factory data

B4rnzEE said:
Reset factory data
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I did and all it does is reboots and gets stuck at the Verizon splash screen..

Ghost401 said:
I did and all it does is reboots and gets stuck at the Verizon splash screen..
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1) go to download mode
2) install this and download the correct .kdz file for your phone
-Modelnumber is ...
-serial number is your imei number
- wait until the download is done
3) run the lgflashtool2014.exe from this zip
-Select type= cdma
-phone mode= Diag
-reset time=33000
-Should be like this when You run it
-select kdz file= is where you need to find the kdz file you just downloaded(step 1)
-then press cse flash
-in the now pop-up window select start
-select your language
-ignore error (cannot connect to lg server)
-check progress on phone up to 100% then boots in recovery installs and restarts
-wait untill it goes to the welcom screen then you can unplug
-now the most inportant step Like my post
to enter download mode do this:
--You must switch off the device to start the process.
--Then press and hold the “Volume Up” and connect the USB cable from phone to PC.
--Use the original USB cable. Because, other device’s cable may not be detected in the Computer. So, only we recommend it to use the original-- one that you got it when you bought the phone.
--Wait for the driver installation on PC.
--Then you will get the download mode screen in your phone.
--That’s it.

suljo94 said:
I don't have the links to the tread where I got these from but lets just hope I don't get banned.
1) go to download mode
2) install this and download the correct .kdz file for your phone
-Modelnumber is ...
-serial number is your imei number
- wait until the download is done
3) run the lgflashtool2014.exe from this zip
-Select type= cdma
-phone mode= Diag
-reset time=33000
-Should be like this when You run it
-select kdz file= is where you need to find the kdz file you just downloaded(step 1)
-then press cse flash
-in the now pop-up window select start
-select your language
-ignore error (cannot connect to lg server)
-check progress on phone up to 100% then boots in recovery installs and restarts
-wait untill it goes to the welcom screen then you can unplug
-now the most inportant step Like my post
to enter download mode do this:
--You must switch off the device to start the process.
--Then press and hold the “Volume Up” and connect the USB cable from phone to PC.
--Use the original USB cable. Because, other device’s cable may not be detected in the Computer. So, only we recommend it to use the original-- one that you got it when you bought the phone.
--Wait for the driver installation on PC.
--Then you will get the download mode screen in your phone.
--That’s it.
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Im Sorry but im an idiot man, I open the tool but there is no option to download anything.
I see a section for Version and open kdz. but not to DL anything, sucks! lol

Ghost401 said:
Im Sorry but im an idiot man, I open the tool but there is no option to download anything.
I see a section for Version and open kdz. but not to DL anything, sucks! lol
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so typing in
VS985
(your imei)
pressing save doesn't work

suljo94 said:
so typing in
VS985
(your imei)
pressing save doesn't work
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Thank you For your time and help bro, I was able to restore the firmware through a different tool and used the DLL + TOT files.
so far so good, setting now,
I'll make sure I flash a custom Recovery this time. lol

Ghost401 said:
Thank you For your time and help bro, I was able to restore the firmware through a different tool and used the DLL + TOT files.
so far so good, setting now,
I'll make sure I flash a custom Recovery this time. lol
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you cant flash a recovery (bootloader is locked)
try rooting (IOroot)
then install this kind of recovery it doesn't replace you recovery but you can flash and backup(tru the app

suljo94 said:
you cant flash a recovery (bootloader is locked)
try rooting (IOroot)
then install kind of recovery it doesn't replace you recovery but you can flash and backup(tru the app
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I suggest you remove that link asap.
Sent from G3

Tarzan- said:
I suggest you remove that link asap.
Sent from G3
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done but why ?

suljo94 said:
done but why ?
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I think you put the wrong link there because one of the files in your folder was a cracked apk, thought to give you a heads up

Tarzan- said:
I think you put the wrong link there because one of the files in your folder was a cracked apk, thought to give you a heads up
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okee here is a fixed link
it is an app that boots into a cmw-like recovery

Bro,you saved my phone.Thank you so much.

Both Stock Android 5.0.2 ROM's for download.

These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours

Gixermouse said:
These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours
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Thanks very much! I will wait for the fixed ones as well!
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I downloaded the taiwan rom my friend and the zip file is not working.. Gives an error of 'decompression failed' / 'invalid archive' when I try to open it..

Coolio!
The Easiest way: My Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/butterfly-3/development/stock-rom-stock-5-0-2-cure-t3356875
moizjazz is correct (bottom comment), but flashing is soooo much easier.

Gixermouse said:
These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours
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Gixermouse can you please upload the TW stock rom to another link (dropbox?). The google drive link gives the same error (decompression failed) at the end of the download.

moizjazz said:
Gixermouse can you please upload the TW stock rom to another link (dropbox?). The google drive link gives the same error (decompression failed) at the end of the download.
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Hi,
I have test the TW stock rom, it's fine that you can't decompression this special zip file.
And I found another way to update this RUU into the Butterfly3.
The system will check the file "0PL2IMG.zip" from ext-SD everytime you boot into download mode(Pow+Vol down), so i change
the stock Rom's name and put it to the root of my EXT SD card, then boot your phone into download mode again, it will show up
some words at the bottom of the screen asking you whether to update the system or not.
Be sure you have done the "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition" at recovery mode before you do this.
Enjoy~

SeaturtleSTO said:
Hi,
I have test the TW stock rom, it's fine that you can't decompression this special zip file.
And I found another way to update this RUU into the Butterfly3.
The system will check the file "0PL2IMG.zip" from ext-SD everytime you boot into download mode(Pow+Vol down), so i change
the stock Rom's name and put it to the root of my EXT SD card, then boot your phone into download mode again, it will show up
some words at the bottom of the screen asking you whether to update the system or not.
Be sure you have done the "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition" at recovery mode before you do this.
Enjoy~
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I have successfully flashed the TW rom from the original link shared by Gixermouse and mrquyen1993. The zip file does give the error but it is meant to be that way (as mentioned by seaturtleSTO).. However, I was still getting errors when trying to flash it on using power + vol down and then vol up.. I had to change the MID of the phone first to 0PL220000 ("command: fastboot oem writemid 0PL220000" in fastboot mode through cmd). I had to then format my external SD card to match byte size of 4096 (initially it was 32Kbytes) NOTE: IF THIS IS NOT DONE THEN YOU CAN'T COPY THE FILE AS IT IS (IN WINDOWS) AND CANNOT FLASH. THE BYTE SIZE HAS TO BE 4096.
After this I copied the file again to ext SD card and flashed it through power + vol down and then vol up. It worked this time !
After the above I followed the guide provided by mrquyen1993 to install the OTA of Marshmallow 6.0 (https://htchtv31.wordpress.com/2016...hat-android-6-0-1-dai-loan-cho-htc-b3-htv-31/). You have to change the CID of the phone to HTC__621 (fastboot oem writecid HTC__621) to successfully download and install Marshmallow.
Thanks everyone for the help and I hope what I have mentioned above will be helpful to others!
NOTE: I have S-OFF only with no bootloader unlocked, no root and no TWRP installed. This works for stock phones but needs S-OFF I assume.

moizjazz said:
Thanks very much! I will wait for the fixed ones as well!
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I downloaded the taiwan rom my friend and the zip file is not working.. Gives an error of 'decompression failed' / 'invalid archive' when I try to open it..
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You don't extract file rom by rar because it was embedded certificates HTC.
You can install using adb or hboot

Hi,
Can I install these ROMs using the TWRP restore function? Or install?

moizjazz said:
I have successfully flashed the TW rom from the original link shared by Gixermouse and mrquyen1993. The zip file does give the error but it is meant to be that way (as mentioned by seaturtleSTO).. However, I was still getting errors when trying to flash it on using power + vol down and then vol up.. I had to change the MID of the phone first to 0PL220000 ("command: fastboot oem writemid 0PL220000" in fastboot mode through cmd). I had to then format my external SD card to match byte size of 4096 (initially it was 32Kbytes) NOTE: IF THIS IS NOT DONE THEN YOU CAN'T COPY THE FILE AS IT IS (IN WINDOWS) AND CANNOT FLASH. THE BYTE SIZE HAS TO BE 4096.
After this I copied the file again to ext SD card and flashed it through power + vol down and then vol up. It worked this time !
After the above I followed the guide provided by mrquyen1993 to install the OTA of Marshmallow 6.0 (https://htchtv31.wordpress.com/2016...hat-android-6-0-1-dai-loan-cho-htc-b3-htv-31/). You have to change the CID of the phone to HTC__621 (fastboot oem writecid HTC__621) to successfully download and install Marshmallow.
Thanks everyone for the help and I hope what I have mentioned above will be helpful to others!
NOTE: I have S-OFF only with no bootloader unlocked, no root and no TWRP installed. This works for stock phones but needs S-OFF I assume.
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I think this only happened because you went from a KDDI ROM to a Taiwan one (which wouldn't work with the wrong CID).
I went from an older KDDI ROM to this one and I didn't need to do anything but the confirmation after download mode.
As for the SD Card, I didn't need to do anything either. I had it formated in exFAT and it just worked.

HI, i have big problem with my htc beutiful ,when i press to start my mobile phone it stoped in first pic of htc without continiu to log on

the thing is this i deleted my os whilest trying to root my phone and the only access i have on my phone is in download mode and into the recovery . I download stock rom on my phone from deferent site they all can extract and now i just download from here and i again i cant extract i tried to use winzip,7zip and winrar to open but they all cant extract. my phone htc butterfly 3
cid=1111111
mid=opl220000
lk=1.0.0.0000
radio=-01.01-u11440541-63.01.50827BG-F
os=2.10.709.1
thanks in advance

Gixermouse said:
These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours
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LINK not working

KHAN JAN said:
LINK not working
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So sorry mate, the link died after I lost my HTV31 three years ago and I don't have any of the files anymore