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[Q] Question about installing stock ROM

Ok so I want to install the ROM with the volume fix found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371054 but do I have to wipe cache, dalvik, data if I'm coming from the previous stock ROM that came with the device (ITL41D)?

ibejack96 said:
Ok so I want to install the ROM with the volume fix found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371054 but do I have to wipe cache, dalvik, data if I'm coming from the previous stock ROM that came with the device (ITL41D)?
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No not really but you do want to unlock the bootloader and flash CWM first.
Mark.

ibejack96 said:
Ok so I want to install the ROM with the volume fix found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371054 but do I have to wipe cache, dalvik, data if I'm coming from the previous stock ROM that came with the device (ITL41D)?
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mskip said:
No not really but you do want to unlock the bootloader and flash CWM first.
Mark.
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Directions above are brief and perfect.
One addition, can't hurt and is good practice, also make a nandroid backup after unlocking the bootloader and loading CWM but before flashing the ROM.
New devices bring new bugs and tweaks, plus us humans we are error prone. A good stock backup is usually one of the first things I always do .. even if I never end up using it. Provides a great fall back in case anything does go wrong.
Good luck and let us know if you have any issues!

Where is the Best CM9 Rom that will work on Wildfire S ???

Hi Everyone
I have a wildfire s
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT 1.10.001
Metro Pcs USA
I have my bootloader unlocked I am rooted and have clockwork recovery
I am trying to install CM9
Can anyone please tell me where to find a good ROM and how to install it??????
I have tried to install a few off this site but my phone just goes dead after reboot and won't turn back on, all i can do is get into recovery and restore it
Can anyone pleaseHelp:silly:

Look in the dev section, Modpunk's CM9 Alpha5.
Download-Move to SD-Enter recovery-Wipe data-Wipe Dalvik-install zip-install gapps.
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."

Modpunk's CM9 is the only CM9 that can be seen as stable enough for daily usage.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633198

omnomnomkimiiee said:
Look in the dev section, Modpunk's CM9 Alpha5.
Download-Move to SD-Enter recovery-Wipe data-Wipe Dalvik-install zip-install gapps.
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."
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Thank you!!!! going to try it !!! sorry I'm a noob at this , can you tell me in some detail about installing gapps or refer me to a link that can,

scott1431966 said:
Thank you!!!! going to try it !!! sorry I'm a noob at this , can you tell me in some detail about installing gapps or refer me to a link that can,
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I'll second this!
Even though he says to not use it for Everyday use.. It's rather nice and it's stable for me so far, it has some nice features in it too.
This is the first Android phone i've had along with the first rooted phone and the first custom ROM.
I'm really happy I decided to try this, but make sure you clear the cache, clear the dalvik cache, reset to factory settings, then clean the cache again. It will then take a little while on first boot, be sure to install the gapps too (specific for this ROM) - I think? :fingers-crossed:
I've got my Wildfire overclocked to 768MHz and it's a rather nice boost, just makes it that bit smoother for a few things. I've also got the minimum set to 200MHz from 245 to save battery! :good:
You'll want release 5 of the ROM though, I tried 4 and the Camera didn't work (as the update log says).

scott1431966 said:
Thank you!!!! going to try it !!! sorry I'm a noob at this , can you tell me in some detail about installing gapps or refer me to a link that can,
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Flash these GApps just like you flashed Modpunk's ROM in your reecovery : http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip

Matt-Matt said:
I'll second this!
Even though he says to not use it for Everyday use.. It's rather nice and it's stable for me so far, it has some nice features in it too.
This is the first Android phone i've had along with the first rooted phone and the first custom ROM.
I'm really happy I decided to try this, but make sure you clear the cache, clear the dalvik cache, reset to factory settings, then clean the cache again. It will then take a little while on first boot, be sure to install the gapps too (specific for this ROM) - I think? :fingers-crossed:
I've got my Wildfire overclocked to 768MHz and it's a rather nice boost, just makes it that bit smoother for a few things. I've also got the minimum set to 200MHz from 245 to save battery! :good:
You'll want release 5 of the ROM though, I tried 4 and the Camera didn't work (as the update log says).
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Thank you !!! This is my first Android phone and trying this also, I have a few questions if you have the time
first does it matter if my S is on? if so how do I get it off?
Do I install the the gapps before or after the Rom
and you said it will take a little while on first boot??? After I install the Rom my phone goes blank just a black screen, but it looks like it is on can see a little light, like in the background, should I leave it like that and wait????
again Thank you for you're info!!!! it also looks like there is a 6th release of this Rom
I've tried to install this Rom it aborts install I read your Q&A thread where you have the same problem , but doesn't work for me why can't I get this????? what was that about format data?
here are the steps I tried :
Wipe cache partition
wipe Dalvik cache
wipe data/ factory reset
Wipe cache partition again
wipe Dalvik cache again
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
get E: can't open zip( bad) installation aborted

sidthegreatest said:
Flash these GApps just like you flashed Modpunk's ROM in your reecoveryl]
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Thank you!!! install these after the Rom? and clear all caches and factory reset also ?

scott1431966 said:
Thank you!!! install these after the Rom? and clear all caches and factory reset also ?
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yes just flash them after you flash the ROM. No need to clear cache or do a factory reset if you have installed the ROM and are flashing the google apps.

scott1431966 said:
Wipe cache partition
wipe Dalvik cache
wipe data/ factory reset
Wipe cache partition again
wipe Dalvik cache again
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
get E: can't open zip( bad) installation aborted
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You have to format /system and sd-ext in mounts and storage
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Cm9 rco marvel alpha 6

CM9 is very poor on wfs. I tried and I dont like it.:cyclops:

[Q] Question about Android Revolution HD

i want to root, unlock bootloader and flash this ROM to my device
but i have several question regarding to the feature of this ROM
it says, same look but much faster..
does this mean:
-it supports HTC Media Link HD?
-it have the ImageSense and able to take photos while recording videos
-it is basically the exact same ROM as the stock one in pretty much everything but more speed?
thanks in advance.. :good:

Yes
Yes, if you can on stock ROM
Yes and it's rooted

well thank's! time for root now muehehehe

Good luck! If you run into problems, just ask in this thread and don't create a new one. Thanks.

Hy guys. I installed Revolution HD on my HTC wile ago. Everything is working perfect except the proximity sensor. In calls the screen won't come off. Does any one has the same problem. And the usb doesn't work anymore on my car stereo dvd.
And how can i downgrade to the original rom my htc from revolution hd. Should i only connect it to htc menager and install the rom or what. Thanks guys.. And so sorry for my bad english.
Greatings from Croatia.

Silvach1 said:
Hy guys. I installed Revolution HD on my HTC wile ago. Everything is working perfect except the proximity sensor. In calls the screen won't come off. Does any one has the same problem. And the usb doesn't work anymore on my car stereo dvd.
And how can i downgrade to the original rom my htc from revolution hd. Should i only connect it to htc menager and install the rom or what. Thanks guys.. And so sorry for my bad english.
Greatings from Croatia.
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What ARHD are you using? did you do a Full wipe/ wipe dalvik cache. Also make sure u do fastboot erase cache after u fastboot your boot.img.

Dizy801 said:
What ARHD are you using? did you do a Full wipe/ wipe dalvik cache. Also make sure u do fastboot erase cache after u fastboot your boot.img.
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since i update it from original to ARHD it wont work at all.. i did full wipe in the restore before instaling the arhd or this is something else? Could you help so i can try it?

Silvach1 said:
since i update it from original to ARHD it wont work at all.. i did full wipe in the restore before instaling the arhd or this is something else? Could you help so i can try it?
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What are the steps you are taking to flash your rom and boot.img?
when you flash your rom it should go into aroma.. choose the option that says do full wipe, if you dont you'll run into problems. after you have flashed it, flash your boot.img in fastboot mode from your computer then do fastboot erase cache to prevent any problems from the boot.img. Can you give me the steps your taking to flash?

Dizy801 said:
What are the steps you are taking to flash your rom and boot.img?
when you flash your rom it should go into aroma.. choose the option that says do full wipe, if you dont you'll run into problems. after you have flashed it, flash your boot.img in fastboot mode from your computer then do fastboot erase cache to prevent any problems from the boot.img. Can you give me the steps your taking to flash?
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Taking all the steps needed to install it but i didnt do fastboot wipe... i find the wipe steps...
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot erase cache
Boot phone in recovery mode
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe dalvik cache
Install zip from SD card -> pick rom
i'll do this and try it again.. so i'll get back.. U thing that the problem is in the wiping?

Silvach1 said:
Taking all the steps needed to install it but i didnt do fastboot wipe... i find the wipe steps...
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot erase cache
Boot phone in recovery mode
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe dalvik cache
Install zip from SD card -> pick rom
i'll do this and try it again.. so i'll get back.. U thing that the problem is in the wiping?
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Wiping is VERY IMPORTANT! if the necessary steps arn't taken then you can mix up new codes with the old codes leaving you with many different problems. Thats why devs ALWAYS recomment wiping even when Wiping isnt needed to avoid such problems. Also you might want to check your md5 sum from your downloaded rom.. could potentially be a bad download

Dizy801 said:
Wiping is VERY IMPORTANT! if the necessary steps arn't taken then you can mix up new codes with the old codes leaving you with many different problems. Thats why devs ALWAYS recomment wiping even when Wiping isnt needed to avoid such problems. Also you might want to check your md5 sum from your downloaded rom.. could potentially be a bad download
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Done everything again with wiping all the data and again proximiti sensor doesn't work. Even dont light up red... damn.. maybe the sensor is dead? how can i install the original software on it? do stepst of flash boot boot.img and install it like the ARHD

Silvach1 said:
Done everything again with wiping all the data and again proximiti sensor doesn't work. Even dont light up red... damn.. maybe the sensor is dead? how can i install the original software on it? do stepst of flash boot boot.img and install it like the ARHD
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I had something like this with my HOX once, but the problem was due to loose connections after i had cracked it open. you can look at the development section to revert back to original. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094113

Dizy801 said:
I had something like this with my HOX once, but the problem was due to loose connections after i had cracked it open. you can look at the development section to revert back to original. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094113
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So much download here which to download? Really don't now. Help pls. This are stock roms for hox?

Silvach1 said:
So much download here which to download? Really don't now. Help pls. This are stock roms for hox?
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You need to know what stock rom u need first. Check your phone's CID number. Yes these are all factory stock roms

do i really need to go to HTCDev.com to unlock my bootloader? or is there any other way?

Briztama said:
do i really need to go to HTCDev.com to unlock my bootloader? or is there any other way?
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You have to go there, they send you a unique code to ur email for your device that unlocks the bootloader

Dizy801 said:
What ARHD are you using? did you do a Full wipe/ wipe dalvik cache. Also make sure u do fastboot erase cache after u fastboot your boot.img.
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what the heck is a dalvik cache? what is full wipe? omg i did now know anything about rooting looks like it is not that simple
man probly it's better to avoid any root/flashing anyway to avoid problems like that guy faces
my stock is good but i don't know the fully unlocked experience.. been hesitating due to these kind of problem...
and probly i can't go back either

Briztama said:
what the heck is a dalvik cache? what is full wipe? omg i did now know anything about rooting looks like it is not that simple
man probly it's better to avoid any root/flashing anyway to avoid problems like that guy faces
my stock is good but i don't know the fully unlocked experience.. been hesitating due to these kind of problem...
and probly i can't go back either
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Its simple once u get used to it. looks a lot more complicated until u have it finished lol. wiping and dalvik cache is an option in recovery.hard to miss when installin roms. no need to worry about that with unlocking.

Dizy801 said:
You need to know what stock rom u need first. Check your phone's CID number. Yes these are all factory stock roms
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I just downloaded and instal 4.0.1. ARHD 9.9 and the usb mass storage works again but proximity sensor doesn't. Loks like it going on service cous it's probably broaken.
The rooting the HOX is not so complicated download some things and ur on new rom... Everything is going on in CMD line so nothing couldn't get wrog...

Silvach1 said:
I just downloaded and instal 4.0.1. ARHD 9.9 and the usb mass storage works again but proximity sensor doesn't. Loks like it going on service cous it's probably broaken.
The rooting the HOX is not so complicated download some things and ur on new rom... Everything is going on in CMD line so nothing couldn't get wrog...
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Try a different rom other then ARHD?

My device stuck on HTC Logo when I format it !!

My HTC One X stuck on "HTC One's Logo" every time I try to format it,
so I restore my backup which works fine and when I tried to format it the same thing happened.
Whenever I try formatting my device it stuck on the logo !!
Please I need your help, what should I do with this strange problem ??
- Updated on May 26 -
Everything was okay one month ago and I was able to format my device normally but know I can't
I tried almost everything:-
1. I formatted my device then installed the ROM & Boot.img (and I was sure that it will not help)
2. I formatted my device from ARHD Aroma installation
3. I restore my ARHD backup then formatted my device again from CWM Recovery
Tips: formatting from recovery don't touch system partition, I'm sure

What do you mean by format? You mean from custom recovery? Factory reset from bootloader?

Maybe because you delete everything ? And without sytem it won't boot.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

vin4yak said:
What do you mean by format? You mean from custom recovery? Factory reset from bootloader?
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From both, I tried every thing !!

sGollSv said:
Maybe because you delete everything ? And without sytem it won't boot.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
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but formatting only format cache & data partitions !!

omar_bazaraa said:
From both, I tried every thing !!
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If you Factory reset a custom rom, it will bootloop! Because there's nothing to boot beyond the logo!
1. Flash the boot.img from the nandroid backup. Then fastboot erase cache
2. Now go to recovery wipe data/cache/dalvic and then restore the nandroid backup.
3. Reboot. Let the OS load completely.
4. Go to bootloader and then do factory reset.
If your still bootlooping, then download a nandroid backup from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975140 and then restore it! It will work flawlessly!
If you post your main-version, then we can also find a RUU for you?!
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omar_bazaraa said:
but formatting only format cache & data partitions !!
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Aah! Wiping data means all the files are gone! The OS won't boot up! :cyclops:

vin4yak said:
Aah! Wiping data means all the files are gone! The OS won't boot up! :cyclops:
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But I tried this lots of times before and it format only user data, and system partition remain as it is.
I forgot to say that also when I flashed ARHD and checked "wipe data partition" in Aroma, the phone also stuck.

omar_bazaraa said:
But I tried this lots of times before and it format only user data, and system partition remain as it is.
I forgot to say that also when I flashed ARHD and checked "wipe data partition" in Aroma, the phone also stuck.
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which boot.img are u flashing?

sridheepan said:
which boot.img are u flashing?
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I'm aware of all these things >> I'm flashing the stock boot.img in ARHD.zip <<

Why do you want to wipe data every now and then?
Install a clean rom and use it...

vin4yak said:
Why do you want to wipe data every now and then?
Install a clean rom and use it...
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My rom become heavy so I want to clean it

omar_bazaraa said:
My rom become heavy so I want to clean it
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Which ROM are you currently on? ARHD?
and what do you mean by "I want to clean it"? Use rom cleaner to remove the system apps and to de-sense it!

omar_bazaraa said:
I'm aware of all these things >> I'm flashing the stock boot.img in ARHD.zip <<
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Ok. start from zero.
Download again ARHD.
format sd card
Put ROM in Sd
Put this one in sd: http://d-h.st/kG0 (t.y for vin4yak for link)
Put boot.img in fastboot folder.
via cmd (i recomend to copy cmd into fastboot folder ((it automaticaly gives acces to that folder))) adb reboot-bootloader
type fastboot flash boot boot.img (fastboot must be in usb)
wait
reboot in recovery. install super wipe (link given)
clear catche, dalvik
install rom
clear catche, dalvik
And IF! it still got boot loop, go to bootloader and repeat fastboot flash boot boot.img command via cmd. It should work.
And after all, if it doesn't, do a full nandroid restore.
Good luck.

Formatting does only wipe cache and dalvic, you should still be able to boot. It does not get rid of Rom. I do it all the time when flashing a custom kernel. So maybe you should try as suggested above.
from my Viped out one x

Command: fastboot erase cache after flashing boot.IMG will fix it I guess. Looks like none of you do that but I always do that and never, I say never had a bootloop. And I switch ROMs weekly with wipes and all.
Hope it helps.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

J_Dutch said:
Command: fastboot erase cache after flashing boot.IMG will fix it I guess. Looks like none of you do that but I always do that and never, I say never had a bootloop. And I switch ROMs weekly with wipes and all.
Hope it helps.
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His question had nothing to do with flashing a boot.IMG, I've never not fast boot erase cache either. He was asking why when he hits the format button in recovery, his phone won't boot. Format in recovery simply wipes cache and dalvic so it should still boot, just like when you format after flashing the modules from a kernel.

DroidIt! said:
His question had nothing to do with flashing a boot.IMG, I've never not fast boot erase cache either. He was asking why when he hits the format button in recovery, his phone won't boot. Format in recovery simply wipes cache and dalvic so it should still boot, just like when you format after flashing the modules from a kernel.
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O sorry for the misunderstanding.
So basicly OP asks "i took the fuel out of my car, why won`t it drive?"
Depends on wich recovery then cause in twrp a factory reset wipes not only cache and dalvik for sure!
From twrp site: A factory reset wipes data and cache (which includes dalvik cache). A factory reset will also wipe sd-ext and android_secure if your device has those items
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vin4yak said:
Which ROM are you currently on? ARHD?
and what do you mean by "I want to clean it"? Use rom cleaner to remove the system apps and to de-sense it!
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Yes, I'm on ARHD. I mean by cleaning the rom is to format it to return fast as it was.

omar_bazaraa said:
Yes, I'm on ARHD. I mean by cleaning the rom is to format it to return fast as it was.
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Did you flash a custom kernel with modules?
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Thanks all for your help but unfortunately all in vain
Before a month I was able to format without any problem, but now I can't.
I tried almost everything:
1. I formatted my device then installed the ROM & Boot.img (and I was knowing that it will not help)
2. I formatted my device from ARHD Aroma installation
3. I restore my ARHD backup then formatted my device again from CWM Recovery
All these attempts but in vain, please I need your help essentially, I need to format my device as I was doing before.

T Mobile HTC One M8 has No OS, Please HELP!!!!!!

Hi, I'm a noob at messing with rooting or ROMs, I have a T-Mobile HTC One M8 that I rooted, it worked fine until 2 weeks later it started rebooting every few seconds, I went into TWRP Recovery and wiped the Dalvik Cache and the regular Cache, it worked fine for a few days then started rebooting every minute or so so I attempted to wipe both the Dalvick Cache and the regular Cache again thinking it would solve the problem once more. I went into Advanced Wipe and wiped Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage and System...it was a noob mistake thinking that I just did a Factory Wipe. I'm not sure why I did that, but afterwards, I lost the OS to my phone because of it.
These are the Problems:
I have S-On
I didn't do a Backup of anything
I don't know how to find the CID (if needed to fix it)
I have no idea how to fix the phone
I've attached a picture of what my bootloader shows for its information. Please can someone help me fix my mistake...I really want to learn how to fix this. Can someone please instruct me how to get my OS back? I want to be able to use this phone again.

I think you can side load in recovery a ROM to flash. Lemme check...
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Well hopefully someone else can chime in. I can't find on my phone. I'm on my way to the pitch for football.
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Try this method. Hope it helps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42412062
Sent from my One M8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

mauricioreynoso123 said:
Hi, I'm a noob at messing with rooting or ROMs, I have a T-Mobile HTC One M8 that I rooted, it worked fine until 2 weeks later it started rebooting every few seconds, I went into TWRP Recovery and wiped the Dalvik Cache and the regular Cache, it worked fine for a few days then started rebooting every minute or so so I attempted to wipe both the Dalvick Cache and the regular Cache again thinking it would solve the problem once more. I went into Advanced Wipe and wiped Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage and System...it was a noob mistake thinking that I just did a Factory Wipe. I'm not sure why I did that, but afterwards, I lost the OS to my phone because of it.
These are the Problems:
I have S-On
I didn't do a Backup of anything
I don't know how to find the CID (if needed to fix it)
I have no idea how to fix the phone
I've attached a picture of what my bootloader shows for its information. Please can someone help me fix my mistake...I really want to learn how to fix this. Can someone please instruct me how to get my OS back? I want to be able to use this phone again.
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I have a friend that did that this is what he did:
Boot into recovery phone plugged into pc
Put Rom in adb folder and start cmd from that folder
adb devices (to make sure pc is seeing the phone)
adb push NameOfRom.zip /
On phone goto install in recovery pick the Rom and install it

Do you have a micro SD card? If so, download a ROM on your computer, transfer it to micro SD card, put the card into your m8, boot into recovery (hold volume up or down and power, I forget which one, then select recovery) go to install and choose external storage. Then install the rom like normal.
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mauricioreynoso123 said:
Hi, I'm a noob at messing with rooting or ROMs, I have a T-Mobile HTC One M8 that I rooted, it worked fine until 2 weeks later it started rebooting every few seconds, I went into TWRP Recovery and wiped the Dalvik Cache and the regular Cache, it worked fine for a few days then started rebooting every minute or so so I attempted to wipe both the Dalvick Cache and the regular Cache again thinking it would solve the problem once more. I went into Advanced Wipe and wiped Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage and System...it was a noob mistake thinking that I just did a Factory Wipe. I'm not sure why I did that, but afterwards, I lost the OS to my phone because of it.
These are the Problems:
I have S-On
I didn't do a Backup of anything
I don't know how to find the CID (if needed to fix it)
I have no idea how to fix the phone
I've attached a picture of what my bootloader shows for its information. Please can someone help me fix my mistake...I really want to learn how to fix this. Can someone please instruct me how to get my OS back? I want to be able to use this phone again.
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The mistake you made there was that you wiped the system which removes any is that is on your phone.... I've made that mistake before.... That's why every dev says make nandroid backup every so often:good::victory:

If you have external sd, follow the guide in my sig

mauricioreynoso123 said:
I went into Advanced Wipe and wiped Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage and System...it was a noob mistake thinking that I just did a Factory Wipe. I'm not sure why I did that, but afterwards, I lost the OS to my phone because of it.
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System refers specifically to the OS, so obviously if you wipe it, you will have no OS.
First off, my advice is that you should not be wiping anything if you don't know what it is, or what the effect will be. Sorry, not trying to be harsh, but you see the result if you rush into things without being properly informed or careful.
On a similar note, there is usually no reason to wipe Internal Storage. Some of the more OCD folks here like to do it from time to time, just to do a really thorough cleanup. But again, if you don't have a good specific reason to wipe a partition, you shouldn't do it. For instance, even if you had done a TWRP backup, the default save location is Internal Storage, so you would have deleted the backup anyway. Same thing if you had a ROM zip on the Internal Storage (to flash in case of problems like no OS), you would have wiped that too. Its a bit too common to see folks post "I had a ROM zip on the phone, but I wiped everything so now I can't flash the ROM".
All you need to do to recover is adb push a ROM to the internal storage; or copy a ROM to a removable MicroSD card. Then flash either in TWRP.

redpoint73 said:
System refers specifically to the OS, so obviously if you wipe it, you will have no OS.
First off, my advice is that you should not be wiping anything if you don't know what it is, or what the effect will be. Sorry, not trying to be harsh, but you see the result if you rush into things without being properly informed or careful.
On a similar note, there is usually no reason to wipe Internal Storage. Some of the more OCD folks here like to do it from time to time, just to do a really thorough cleanup. But again, if you don't have a good specific reason to wipe a partition, you shouldn't do it. For instance, even if you had done a TWRP backup, the default save location is Internal Storage, so you would have deleted the backup anyway. Same thing if you had a ROM zip on the Internal Storage (to flash in case of problems like no OS), you would have wiped that too. Its a bit too common to see folks post "I had a ROM zip on the phone, but I wiped everything so now I can't flash the ROM".
All you need to do to recover is adb push a ROM to the internal storage; or copy a ROM to a removable MicroSD card. Then flash either in TWRP.
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Thanks for the information,
How do I find out if a ROM is compatible with my phone? or does it matter? also, I read that to flash a ROM, you need to have S-OFF? My phone has S-On, does that matter as well?

mauricioreynoso123 said:
How do I find out if a ROM is compatible with my phone? or does it matter?
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Any ROM meant for the M8 should work. If you want to be sure, check the thread for that ROM to see the T-Mobile version is supported. or other T-Mob users have flashed it successfully.
mauricioreynoso123 said:
How do I find out if a ROM is compatible with my phone? or does it matter? also, I read that to flash a ROM, you need to have S-OFF? My phone has S-On, does that matter as well?
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No, you do not need S-off to flash ROMs. You can flash ROMs with S-on. Any mods that require s-off should state so in the top post of the thread for that mod.

mauricioreynoso123 said:
Don't forget to hit the bacon button! @redpoint good to see you brother been a while.
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redpoint73 said:
Any ROM meant for the M8 should work. If you want to be sure, check the thread for that ROM to see the T-Mobile version is supported. or other T-Mob users have flashed it successfully.
No, you do not need S-off to flash ROMs. You can flash ROMs with S-on. Any mods that require s-off should state so in the top post of the thread for that mod.
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Okay thanks, I downloaded a Nandroid Backup from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51836232&postcount=1
The one that shows this: TWRP-TmoUS-Stock-Rom-Backup-1.12.531.19.zip
In the TWRP I go to Install, change the storage to Micro SDcard and choose the zip file, I then swipe to confirm flash...but it doesn't go through it says that it can't read the cache.
Am I possibly doing something wrong?

I think you need to go into boot loader and type command (fastboot erase cache) without the brackets there. Then reboot recovery and try again.
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Fastboot erase cache, as previously mentioned. Or using TWRP to erase cache (select Wipe, go Advanced, and check cache) should work, too.
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subarudroid said:
@redpoint good to see you brother been a while.
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Hey buddy, good to see you, too! I got the AT&T M8 in May, and have been hanging out in the AT&T version forum section. But it seems that most folks just post in this section, so I've been coming here lately.
I think of you just about every time I re-initialize my Subaru car stereo (which you taught me) whenever I flash a new ROM, or get a new device (like the M8)!

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Fastboot erase cache, as previously mentioned. Or using TWRP to erase cache (select Wipe, go Advanced, and check cache) should work, too.
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Hey buddy, good to see you, too! I got the AT&T M8 in May, and have been hanging out in the AT&T version forum section. But it seems that most folks just post in this section, so I've been coming here lately.
I think of you just about every time I re-initialize my Subaru car stereo (which you taught me) whenever I flash a new ROM, or get a new device (like the M8)!
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I went into TWRP to erase the cache using advance wipe like you said, it wiped the cache successfully, then I went into install to to install the ROM that i got from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51836232&postcount=1
I chose the Nandroid Backup that says: TWRP-TmoUS-Stock-Rom-Backup-1.12.531.19.zip
but when I install it. it says " checking for MD5 file...skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found"
I opened the zip that I downloaded and it does show an MD5 file so, what do you think I should do?

redpoint73 said:
Fastboot erase cache, as previously mentioned. Or using TWRP to erase cache (select Wipe, go Advanced, and check cache) should work, too.
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Hey buddy, good to see you, too! I got the AT&T M8 in May, and have been hanging out in the AT&T version forum section. But it seems that most folks just post in this section, so I've been coming here lately.
I think of you just about every time I re-initialize my Subaru car stereo (which you taught me) whenever I flash a new ROM, or get a new device (like the M8)!
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I went into TWRP to erase the cache using advance wipe like you said, it wiped the cache successfully, then I went into install to to install the ROM that i got from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...32&postcount=1
I chose the Nandroid Backup that says: TWRP-TmoUS-Stock-Rom-Backup-1.12.531.19.zip
but when I install it. it says " checking for MD5 file...skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found"
I opened the zip that I downloaded and it does show an MD5 file so, what do you think I should do?

mauricioreynoso123 said:
Okay thanks, I downloaded a Nandroid Backup from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51836232&postcount=1
The one that shows this: TWRP-TmoUS-Stock-Rom-Backup-1.12.531.19.zip
In the TWRP I go to Install, change the storage to Micro SDcard and choose the zip file, I then swipe to confirm flash...but it doesn't go through it says that it can't read the cache.
Am I possibly doing something wrong?
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mauricioreynoso123 said:
I chose the Nandroid Backup that says: TWRP-TmoUS-Stock-Rom-Backup-1.12.531.19.zip
but when I install it. it says " checking for MD5 file...skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found"
I opened the zip that I downloaded and it does show an MD5 file so, what do you think I should do?
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A nandroid backup zip is for you to extract and place the folder to TWRP/backup on your sdcard.
In TWRP you select restore and select that folder.
It is not for install like a ROM.zip

ckpv5 said:
A nandroid backup zip is for you to extract and place the folder to TWRP/backup on your sdcard.
In TWRP you select restore and select that folder.
It is not for install like a ROM.zip
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I see... so a Nandroid Backup isn't going to replace the ROM...do you have any idea where I might be able a ROM that would work with my T-mobile M8? I know its alot to ask...but I haven't used the phone in over 2 months...Idk where exactly to look for an exact ROM

mauricioreynoso123 said:
I see... so a Nandroid Backup isn't going to replace the ROM...do you have any idea where I might be able a ROM that would work with my T-mobile M8? I know its alot to ask...but I haven't used the phone in over 2 months...Idk where exactly to look for an exact ROM
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A nandroid backup is indeed a ROM and to replace your current ROM ... just the installation is different from a ROM.zip. You restore a nandroid backup, complete and reboot... you have a stock ROM runnning.
Check here for ROM but not many for T-Mobile : http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-htc-one-m8/development

ckpv5 said:
A nandroid backup is indeed a ROM and to replace your current ROM ... just the installation is different from a ROM.zip. You restore a nandroid backup, complete and reboot... you have a stock ROM runnning.
Check here for ROM but not many for T-Mobile : http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-htc-one-m8/development
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I see, so I have the ability to fix this phone by using this backup on an sd card? its a possibility...by creating a TWRP folder and extracting the nandroid backup.zip in the folder.

Yes
You should already have TWRP backup folder.
The structure is TWRP/BACKUPS/yourdeviceserialno/folderhere
Good luck, gotta go now