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total noob question, but how do i install cwm on stock takju 4.0.4 phone

can't seem to find the direction for how to install this on phone. can some one point me in the right direction.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058

Thanks

You can get the touch version from Koush for free. It's legit. Just installed it today finally through Fastboot.
You need the Android SDK and the recovery.
If your interested and need a link I'll post it here.
(Didn't check the link already posted here.)

Is the method above with link the easiest way. Could I use rom manager.by cwm to do it from play store?

Will installing cwm erase everything on the phone

wasya152 said:
Is the method above with link the easiest way. Could I use rom manager.by cwm to do it from play store?
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do you have root? if not, you have to use the method above.

I found a cwmr touch installer in play store. Could I use that to install the cwm or do I have to be rooted for that? Is there a one click root app or something like that or is the process above the easiest

wasya152 said:
I found a cwmr touch installer in play store. Could I use that to install the cwm or do I have to be rooted for that? Is there a one click root app or something like that or is the process above the easiest
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just use the link i posted.

Zepius said:
just use the link i posted.
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Does that process erase/wipe everything

Also, just clarify... the process that linked still requires root? Or does it do it all together. Can I start from obtaining root access and custom recovery?

last question, if i flash update file from takju 4.0.4 to 4.1.1 through cwm with just unlocked bootloader but no root, will i still get OTA in the future? also, will the update remove cwm?

wasya152 said:
Will installing cwm erase everything on the phone
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No it won't did it today and I can 100% say it won't (knew it wouldn't anyways)

wasya152 said:
Also, just clarify... the process that linked still requires root? Or does it do it all together. Can I start from obtaining root access and custom recovery?
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And bro just root if you got an unlocked boot loader. Ur using the most easiest device to root.

advice please

was wondering can i just root my m8 without flashing recovery all i want is to install adaway to block ads thats if someone could please advise

Depending on what build you are on (newer ones can't go it), you may be able to fastboot boot recovery instead of flashing recovery. Once booted into recovery, you can flash SU or SuperSU.
You need to be bootloader unlocked either way. So I actually don't see a point in doing what you ask. Once you root, you can always install stock recovery again.

redpoint73 said:
Depending on what build you are on (newer ones can't go it), you may be able to fastboot boot recovery instead of flashing recovery. Once booted into recovery, you can flash SU or SuperSU.
You need to be bootloader unlocked either way. So I actually don't see a point in doing what you ask. Once you root, you can always install stock recovery again.
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ok thanks i get phone tomorrow so will give it a go i used to have s5 which was easy to root this sounds complicated

pnr2020 said:
ok thanks i get phone tomorrow so will give it a go i used to have s5 which was easy to root this sounds complicated
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Every device and manufacturer has its own subtle differences and learning curve. Its really not what hard, just read up and make sure you understand before messing around with it.

pnr2020 said:
was wondering can i just root my m8 without flashing recovery all i want is to install adaway to block ads thats if someone could please advise
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Follow this guide for rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
but as redpoint73 said you have to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery.

Rantrave07 said:
but as redpoint73 said you have to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery.
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That is not exactly what I said. If the phone is 4.4.3 or 4.4.2, OP should be able to fastboot boot recovery without flashing it. Then flash SU/SuperSU. I've seen others do it this way, although I personally don't see much point to it.
But yes, bootloader still needs to be unlocked.

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That is not exactly what I said. If the phone is 4.4.3 or 4.4.2, OP should be able to fastboot boot recovery without flashing it. Then flash SU/SuperSU. I've seen others do it this way, although I personally don't see much point to it.
But yes, bootloader still needs to be unlocked.
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yeah one can always flash the stock recovery after rooting.

redpoint73 said:
That is not exactly what I said. If the phone is 4.4.3 or 4.4.2, OP should be able to fastboot boot recovery without flashing it. Then flash SU/SuperSU. I've seen others do it this way, although I personally don't see much point to it.
But yes, bootloader still needs to be unlocked.
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Booting it instead of flashing it is better if you want to make a backup of stock recovery. Especially if it's Philz that you're booting since TWRP doesn't seem to make backups of the stock recovery anyways.
Using the dd command to make a "copy" of the recovery works if you're rooted and to be rooted you have to have custom recovery which doesn't help much since you lose stock recovery the moment you flash the custom one, but if you boot it and root then at least you can use the dd command if that is the way you want to make a "backup" of your stock recovery. Silly little circle to run around in

BerndM14 said:
Booting it instead of flashing it is better if you want to make a backup of stock recovery. Especially if it's Philz that you're booting since TWRP doesn't seem to make backups of the stock recovery anyways.
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Yes, I was aware of that; although it didn't seem to be the OP's goal. But thanks for pointing it out for their benefit.

thanks everyone for advice im sure i will get it right just one more quick question can you still upgrade with OTA when rooted or is it like other phones where you can not

Rantrave07 said:
Follow this guide for rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
but as redpoint73 said you have to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery.
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thank you for the guide that makes it sound straight forward

pnr2020 said:
thank you for the guide that makes it sound straight forward
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:good: glad it helped

The m8 was a little complicated at first than my previous phone the nexus 5 but I figured out the m8 and I love it a lot more than my n5

spinninbsod said:
The m8 was a little complicated at first than my previous phone the nexus 5 but I figured out the m8 and I love it a lot more than my n5[/QUOE
At first i wasn't sure i liked it but im getting used to it. When lollypop comes out do i need to restore to stock or can i just OTA and root again
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pnr2020 said:
spinninbsod said:
The m8 was a little complicated at first than my previous phone the nexus 5 but I figured out the m8 and I love it a lot more than my n5[/QUOE
At first i wasn't sure i liked it but im getting used to it. When lollypop comes out do i need to restore to stock or can i just OTA and root again
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To get updates you need a stock ROM unmodified, it can be rooted just do not mess with build.prop or platform.xml. However, to be able to install updates you need a stock recovery.
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pnr2020 said:
To get updates you need a stock ROM unmodified, it can be rooted just do not mess with build.prop or platform.xml. However, to be able to install updates you need a stock recovery.
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thank you for info so if i stay on stock rom rooted i will have no trouble installing lollypop when released
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pnr2020 said:
XSL-FO said:
thank you for info so if i stay on stock rom rooted i will have no trouble installing lollypop when released
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As long as you have a stock recovery it's all good. But even if you have a custom one, before doing the update install a custom recovery. Make the update, and after that if you want flash again a custom recovery.
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5.1.1 Lolipop direct root

do I have to downgarde to Kitkat and root; or is it pissible to directly root it? thanks a lot.
Best hurcos

hurcos said:
do I have to downgarde to Kitkat and root; or is it pissible to directly root it? thanks a lot.
Best hurcos
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Post 2 here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...eneral/simple-reversable-root-method-t3302157
And here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...ime-root-help-z1-compact-d5503-5-1-1-t3322195

thank you sir

A quick question that I am sure is stupid as no one seems to be talking about it...
Now that the Z1c can have a true recovery from Sony, do we not have other options such as flashing a pre-rooted image or SuperSU from that? I would much rather unlock my BL than mess with KingRoot.

Bow1n said:
A quick question that I am sure is stupid as no one seems to be talking about it...
Now that the Z1c can have a true recovery from Sony, do we not have other options such as flashing a pre-rooted image or SuperSU from that? I would much rather unlock my BL than mess with KingRoot.
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Sony recovery doesn't have any extra capabilities over old recovery, it's just a different partition. However, with BL unlocked, rooting is no issue. Fastboot will flash any kernel/ recovery you want, and you can flash root

levone1 said:
Sony recovery doesn't have any extra capabilities over old recovery, it's just a different partition. However, with BL unlocked, rooting is no issue. Fastboot will flash any kernel/ recovery you want, and you can flash root
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Thanks, that's great info. I am desperate to root but haven't found the time and wanted a well researched plan.

Finally my Unlocked HTC 10 nougat, unlocked bootloader and rooted!

It seems that the Nougat and Marshmallow are the same procedures. The reason why I have made this post is, why didn't anyone here say that it is no different than the Marshmallow procedure?!
So far, everything is working without any complain!
Network is fine. Did I forget something that I should check if it's working or not?

Why should it be mentioned it isn't changed. It's actually only important when things DO change ! No news......no change. Simple as that. And if you do a xda search there will very likely be a post which will mention there are no changes regarding unlocking the bootloader, even sunshine to S-Off the device is still working the same.
Don't expect to be spoonfed but do some good old fashioned research. Checking the HTC dev site and the procedures there to unlock the bootloader hasn't changed either. Even their whole website layout hasn't changed.
But if something hasn't changed in the future we will put a reminder up to tell you
:highfive:

how do you root nougat HTC 10?

riz157 said:
how do you root nougat HTC 10?
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The same as MM. Unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash Superuser.zip (root access)

Mr Hofs said:
The same as MM. Unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and flash Superuser.zip (root access)
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Thanks could you provide link to correct superuser and flash via twrp pls?
I tried one file and got stuck in bootloop, fortunately I had backup so restored that.

riz157 said:
Thanks could you provide link to correct superuser and flash via twrp pls?
I tried one file and got stuck in bootloop, fortunately I had backup so restored that.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

Mr Hofs said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
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Thanks finally do I need s-off to flash custom ROM?

riz157 said:
Thanks finally do I need s-off to flash custom ROM?
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No that's not mandatory.

Mr Hofs said:
No that's not mandatory.
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thanks for your help, i've decided not to root but just flashed custom rom. I was informed i don't need root to flash custom roms, just waiting for it boot up!

riz157 said:
thanks for your help, i've decided not to root but just flashed custom rom. I was informed i don't need root to flash custom roms, just waiting for it boot up!
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Indeed. Pretty much all the custom roms comes with root access.
Enjoy

unroot

is there any way to unroot my htc m8

bambam909 said:
is there any way to unroot my htc m8
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How did you root it to begin with ?
Your root manager app must have this option

Raiz said:
How did you root it to begin with ?
Your root manager app must have this option
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twrk

bambam909 said:
twrk
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that's a pretty exotic manner to root your device lol (I guess you meant TWRP and not Twerk because I don't really want to think you twerked in front of your phone and gained root privilege instantly, no one is that attractive)
Did you flashed the Magisk zip? What was the zip you flashed?

Raiz said:
that's a pretty exotic manner to root your device lol (I guess you meant TWRP and not Twerk because I don't really want to think you twerked in front of your phone and gained root privilege instantly, no one is that attractive)
Did you flashed the Magisk zip? What was the zip you flashed?
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no magisk, it was super SU

bambam909 said:
no magisk, it was super SU
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Ok, the superSU app has an unroot button in its settings, if you search a little you'll find it

Raiz said:
Ok, the superSU app has an unroot button in its settings, if you search a little you'll find it
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that's the other thing when I turn the phone on it stays on the bootloader, the only thing I can do is reboot into TWRP

bambam909 said:
that's the other thing when I turn the phone on it stays on the bootloader, the only thing I can do is reboot into TWRP
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Wow I think you need to reset the whole thing... Do a backup before, and flash the stock rom with twrp. I'm not specialized in unbricking phones, I know that's an option but someone with more experience may know a way around the reset. Do some reserch on how to unbrick and if you don't find anything then just wipe and flash the stock rom (or a custom rom)

Raiz said:
Wow I think you need to reset the whole thing... Do a backup before, and flash the stock rom with twrp. I'm not specialized in unbricking phones, I know that's an option but someone with more experience may know a way around the reset. Do some reserch on how to unbrick and if you don't find anything then just wipe and flash the stock rom (or a custom rom)
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where can I get a custom rom

bambam909 said:
where can I get a custom rom
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In the forum your posting in rn. Here's LineageOS

bambam909 said:
is there any way to unroot my htc m8
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Yes you can just give me some info about your m8