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Due to concerns about the security of a previously shared program, I've pulled the link and info. Please use the following that was shared out from jcase (for some reason it won't let me mention).
If you need to root your stock ROM, please use the method that was posted by in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539930
Here's the quote about the information there:
jcase said:
Thanks to Saurik and Giantpune for contributing (ie its based on their research)
Install apk, run apk wait 1 minute, install supersu app from market then uninstall with this command
adb uninstall com.qualcomm.privinit
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Install the app that's attached (also from jcase's thread).
Run the apk, then wait a minute.
Go to the Play Store and download SuperSU.
Go into SuperSU and make sure you have root permissions. Test an app or two.
Remove the app from your phone when you get a chance.
Use the adb command "adb uninstall com.qualcomm.privinit" without the quotes.
You can use also remove it manually a few ways without adb.
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You can also flash a ROM (even stock ROM) with TWRP and it will ask you if you want to root it. You can select to root with it and then you'll be fine without any need for installation yourself. When I used that method on my last install, I had to reboot my phone to get root to show up. It told me that I wasn't rooted on first boot. Just a simple reboot fixed the problem.
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Windows ADB Driver:
If you haven't installed ADB drivers for your N1, you can find them here:
https://dc381.4shared.com/download/AVr-h5Lt/adb_driver_windows.zip
Download, extract the folder, and then point your drivers to the android_winusb.inf. Then you should be setup for ADB.
** I will update this as needed. Please let me know if I forgot/missed anything, or if you have anything to add. This requires very little knowledge of Android, and you don't even need the Android SDK installed.
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Updates/changes:
2013.12.10 - Removed link and information to a program. Updated information reflect other method.
2014.01.30 - Changed link to Windows ADB driver. Oppo took their link down yesterday.
Good stuff and can't wait to get mine soon
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I don't trust this, some pics would be nice... kinguser is installed by kingoroot... a VERY suspicious software VERY suspicious
dank101 said:
I don't trust this, some pics would be nice... kinguser is installed by kingoroot... a VERY suspicious software VERY suspicious
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Feel free to use other methods if you don't trust this one. I wouldn't share it if it was unsafe.
Also, with a custom recovery you could just flash a different ROM or SuperSU directly.
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it just seems like kingoroot too much, main suspicion
jcase posted an apk that provides root without needing a computer that is probably much safer than this. The stock recovery provides a rooted shell out of the box. It would be easy to use that to install SuperSU or something. You can also flash & boot TWRP then hit reboot system and let TWRP install SuperSU & root your device. No need for installing a somewhat suspect root application like this.
Dees_Troy said:
jcase posted an apk that provides root without needing a computer that is probably much safer than this. The stock recovery provides a rooted shell out of the box. It would be easy to use that to install SuperSU or something. You can also flash & boot TWRP then hit reboot system and let TWRP install SuperSU & root your device. No need for installing a somewhat suspect root application like this.
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I agree, and it seems to much like kingoroot
I've updated the OP and pulled the information about the suspicious app. I personally think that it's fine, but if there is suspicion, I would rather be safe and remove it.
I've used the information the @jcase posted instead. The adb drivers are still there though. :good:
I should have backed up the stock recovery image, I didn't. Anyone happen to have it?
I do have the stock recovery image, and I'm also about to post a how-to for installing CM on TWRP. :good:
Edit: The thread is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553165
question show to root cm edition
Any suggestions on how to root n1 cm edition?
giuliano rigon said:
Any suggestions on how to root n1 cm edition?
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Install or flash SuperSU?
How to root CyanogenMod edition? Oppown won't install at all...
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m2b999 said:
How to root CyanogenMod edition? Oppown won't install at all...
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Make sure the SuperSU file is already on your phone.
Flash TWRP Recovery through Fastboot (vol up + power) with
Code:
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_filename.img
after it flashes reboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
from there turn off your phone and boot into recovery (vol down + power)
Navigate to where you put the SuperSU.zip file and flash it. Once you do that. Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache before you reboot the phone into the OS.
After it loads up go to the SuperSU app. Locate the setting where it preserves CM root and uncheck that.
You should have root access now.
Oppown doesn't work on CM.
Espada04 said:
Make sure the SuperSU file is already on your phone.
Flash TWRP Recovery through Fastboot (vol up + power) with
Code:
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_filename.img
after it flashes reboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
from there turn off your phone and boot into recovery (vol down + power)
Navigate to where you put the SuperSU.zip file and flash it. Once you do that. Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache before you reboot the phone into the OS.
After it loads up go to the SuperSU app. Locate the setting where it preserves CM root and uncheck that.
You should have root access now.
Oppown doesn't work on CM.
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Many thanks! Worked like a charm!
a better adb driver
m2b999 said:
Many thanks! Worked like a charm!
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I am rooted OK.. On omnirom. But when i attach my phone my computer cannot see the file system.. Is there a better adb driver somewhere? Thanks giuliano rigon
giuliano rigon said:
I am rooted OK.. On omnirom. But when i attach my phone my computer cannot see the file system.. Is there a better adb driver somewhere?
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The computer should only show the storage (onboard sdcard) part, or do you mean your adb isn't working properly?
Can you please explain what is showing what, and what you want to see?
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i cannot see sdcard
Harfainx said:
The computer should only show the storage (onboard sdcard) part, or do you mean your adb isn't working properly?
Can you please explain what is showing what, and what you want to see?
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I want to see files and copy them to my PC using the inner memory ad external storage.. I thought that adb might nave some problems.. I can flash the phone so communication is working.. Bit i do not see the fila system of the phone.. Help..
giuliano rigon said:
I want to see files and copy them to my PC using the inner memory ad external storage.. I thought that adb might nave some problems.. I can flash the phone so communication is working.. Bit i do not see the fila system of the phone.. Help..
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Are you able to see the sdcard portion? That should be all that you can see when you mount the phone to your PC.
Harfainx said:
Are you able to see the sdcard portion? That should be all that you can see when you mount the phone to your PC.
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So how do i access files on my phone.. I am copying them with dropbox bit it is getting stale
I had some problems with sound and couldn't get anything to fix it. So i rebooted the bootloader and was going to hard reset the device. But i accidently hit the wrong one and it deleted my OS. I don't know how to put android back on and my computer won't detect my device. My bootloader is unlocked and i have Team Win Recovery. What should i do?!
GabuscusMason said:
I had some problems with sound and couldn't get anything to fix it. So i rebooted the bootloader and was going to hard reset the device. But i accidently hit the wrong one and it deleted my OS. I don't know how to put android back on and my computer won't detect my device. My bootloader is unlocked and i have Team Win Recovery. What should i do?!
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You will need to use the ADB sideload feature of TWRP to upload a rom to install. Research ADB on how to use it as well as the sideload feature of TWRP. You will need to connect the tablet to your PC for this,.
What he said ^^
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NRT has and does everything you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
As long as you can get the ADB drivers installed on your PC, you can click Advanced Utilities "Launch," then "Flash Zips" and select a rom zip on your desktop to flash to the tablet.
And as for adb drivers, here is a link to a post by Koush with a driver install that should work without any issues.
https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/BQ5iYJEaaEH
DaveRichardson said:
NRT has and does everything you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
As long as you can get the ADB drivers installed on your PC, you can click Advanced Utilities "Launch," then "Flash Zips" and select a rom zip on your desktop to flash to the tablet.
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I've done what the OP has done, and if I recall, getting the device into download mode will allow Wug's Toolbox to pick it up from there. I reinstalled the OEM rom, rerooted and reinstalled TWRP. You can download the OEM rom from the toolbox.
1. If I root my HTC One M8 with the stock rom, will I still get updates, or will I have to flash a rom everytime there is an update from HTC?
2. How can I manage folders and write to my microSD card once I root?
3. Once I root and unlock my bootloader do I have to flash a rom or will the stock one be automatically flashed? I want to remain stock just like the phone came out of the box, and get all my updates from HTC automatically. I just want to have the H/K audio enhancements and I want to be able to move things to my SD card. Thats the only reason I want to root. Any help in doing this is greatly appreciated. In fact, if someone helps me out greatly with a step-by-step by rooting,keeping stock,getting H/K, being able to write to sd, I will pay them $5 via Paypal if thats allowed here....
Oh, and I have the Unlocked version.
bhags8 said:
1. If I root my HTC One M8 with the stock rom, will I still get updates, or will I have to flash a rom everytime there is an update from HTC?
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You will get updates.
bhags8 said:
2. How can I manage folders and write to my microSD card once I root?
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Any root file explorer app should be fine. I use Es file explorer.
bhags8 said:
3. Once I root and unlock my bootloader do I have to flash a rom or will the stock one be automatically flashed? I want to remain stock just like the phone came out of the box, and get all my updates from HTC automatically. I just want to have the H/K audio enhancements and I want to be able to move things to my SD card. Thats the only reason I want to root. Any help in doing this is greatly appreciated. In fact, if someone helps me out greatly with a step-by-step by rooting,keeping stock,getting H/K, being able to write to sd, I will pay them $5 via Paypal if thats allowed here....
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This question makes me believe you don't have much understanding of what rooting is and that means if something goes wrong, you will not be able to fix it. This is a dangerous. I strongly suggest doing some reading and trying to understand before you mess around (no I don't care to know how many devices you've rooted in the past). This is the only warning I will give you.
Unlock bootloader at HTCdev.com
boot to TWRP or Philz Touch (fastboot boot customrecoveryfilename.img)
Make a nandroid backup and save for just in case.
Install supersu or superuser (custom recovery should offer to install root for you, I know TWRP does, not sure about Philz Touch)
Firewater S-OFF (optional, extra dangerous, HK may not work without it.)
Install HK
Install a file explorer app capable of requesting root.
Good luck. I suggest reading the guide in my signature.
So if I flash twrp or the other one I won't flash a rom after that to keep stock right? Then if HTC pushes an ota update I would still receive it?
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bhags8 said:
So if I flash twrp or the other one I won't flash a rom after that to keep stock right? Then if HTC pushes an ota update I would still receive it?
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Correct. However, after you have everything like you want it, you will need to flash the original recovery back to your device. From what I understand, the OTA updates don't work with a custom recovery.
However, you should also consider that nearly every ROM in this forum will be updated within a few days anytime a new release is pushed. I can speak from personal experience that ARHD 5.5 is nearly identical to stock. It would only then require a weekly visit to his thread to see if a new release is out. Every other Sense based ROM here would be the same. Just mentioning that you do have alternatives.
Don't flash twrp. Just boot to it. Since you're not flashing roms, no point in flashing a custom recovery.
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If I never flash a custom recovery do I still have to flash the original recovery?
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Oh and do I have to get S-OFF for H/K and write to SD access??
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bhags8 said:
Oh and do I have to get S-OFF for H/K and write to SD access??
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You don't need it for Sd card access
You might need it for HK as I stated earlier. If you don't understand why you might need it. read the thread I linked.
exad said:
Since you're not flashing roms, no point in flashing a custom recovery.
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Intend to root my M8 but keep it in stock for the time being. So just rooting and booting into recovery to take backup.
I am a newbie so trying out the advantages of rooting and taking it one step at a time. As such Custom Roms are not my priority right now. Flexibility to OTA update is a priority, for which i have learnt that other than installing some basic root apps like titanium, if i decide to flash custom roms/recovery, overclock/undervolting, then i loose that flexibility.
1. Is my understanding correct?
2. I wanted to play around with xposed framework. Will installing xposed framework work against easy OTA updates?
3. Anything else i shouldn't be doing if i want easy OTA? I say easy because i do know that OTA can be achieved in a round about way even after flashing roms and all other customizations.
anjaan said:
Intend to root my M8 but keep it in stock for the time being. So just rooting and booting into recovery to take backup.
I am a newbie so trying out the advantages of rooting and taking it one step at a time. As such Custom Roms are not my priority right now. Flexibility to OTA update is a priority, for which i have learnt that other than installing some basic root apps like titanium, if i decide to flash custom roms/recovery, overclock/undervolting, then i loose that flexibility.
1. Is my understanding correct?
2. I wanted to play around with xposed framework. Will installing xposed framework work against easy OTA updates?
3. Anything else i shouldn't be doing if i want easy OTA? I say easy because i do know that OTA can be achieved in a round about way even after flashing roms and all other customizations.
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1. yes
2. should still be able to receive OTA
3. Don't remove system apps. Use titanium backup to freeze if you don't want them running so you can unfreeze if needbe.
Tip 1
Make nandroids when you make changes so you can revert back, you can always boot into custom recovery to make and/or restore nandroids.
Tip 2
Always know how to undo what you're doing. If you don't have an undo plan, don't do it.
Hello Exad,
I am new to HTC and want to do all the necessary research before I root my phone. I have read your everything explained guide which was very helpful. As with the other users on this thread I want to gain root access but I do not want to run custom ROMs and I still want to receive OTA updates to my phone. It looks like simply booting into a custom recovery such TWRP and flashing supersu will enable root access without changing the stock recovery.
Can you explain how I boot into TWRP recovery without actually flashing it? It seems like every thread or guide I find online instructs me to flash a custom recovery. Where do I place the TWRP recovery file on my computer in order to boot into recovery?
Thank you for helping out a newbie
SouthBayBruin said:
Can you explain how I boot into TWRP recovery without actually flashing it? It seems like every thread or guide I find online instructs me to flash a custom recovery. Where do I place the TWRP recovery file on my computer in order to boot into recovery?
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so long as you have fastboot available on your pc, , connect the phone in fastboot mode, then on the pc open a command prompt in teh folder where the recovery is(**), and issue teh command
Fastboot boot custom-recovery-name.img
that should boot you without flashing it.
** browse to the folder where it is in regular explorer, then hold shift and right click, there will be an 'open command prompt here' option in teh menu.
samsamuel said:
so long as you have fastboot available on your pc, , connect the phone in fastboot mode, then on the pc open a command prompt in teh folder where the recovery is(**), and issue teh command
Fastboot boot custom-recovery-name.img
that should boot you without flashing it.
** browse to the folder where it is in regular explorer, then hold shift and right click, there will be an 'open command prompt here' option in teh menu.
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Thank you for the help.
If I am following correctly here are some basic steps I should follow. In order to get fastboot on my computer should I download the entire Google SDK from the google developer website. This file will then include everything I need on my computer in terms of fastboot. I should also ensure that I have all of the latest HTC one (m8) drivers installed on my computer.
Then I should download the latest version of TWRP and ensure that the file name is matches custom-recovery-name.img
I should enter fastboot mode on my phone and connect it to my computer. Following the command prompt, I will boot into TWRP recovery. Once in TWRP recovery can I disconnect my phone from the computer? I should first create a nandroid backup (as a precaution) then I should install supersu. Once I install supersu I should have root accress.
I just need to reboot my phone and it should still have the stock recovery but now with root access.
Thank you for the help
sorry, can't answer the SDK stuff, I didn't have to install any SDK, BUT it may have still been installed from when I used to flash my HD2 a few yrs ago, , or perhaps the drivers are installed when you first connect the phone in fastboot mode to teh PC?
Whichever, I certainly don't currently have the SDK installed, so it's either leftovers, or it comes with the drivers. (EDIT - i also have myphoneexplorer installed, which installs certain drivers and stuff too,,,)
try it, put the phone in fastboot, , connect it to usb, let windows install whatever drivers it feels, then open a command prompt on teh PC and type
fastboot
if it says unknown command, then its not there, if it gives you lots of lines of help info, then fastboot is installed.
Assuming it works (or once you get it working) change custom-recovery-name to say whatever your recovery is called, and it will boot the phone allowing you to perform all the normal actions. Whether or not it will allow SU to install, I don't know, i've only had the phone 2 days, and all i did was HTC bootloader unlock, flash twrp, install su, flash viperrom and done.
samsamuel said:
sorry, can't answer the SDK stuff, I didn't have to install any SDK, BUT it may have still been installed from when I used to flash my HD2 a few yrs ago, , or perhaps the drivers are installed when you first connect the phone in fastboot mode to teh PC?
Whichever, I certainly don't currently have the SDK installed, so it's either leftovers, or it comes with the drivers. (EDIT - i also have myphoneexplorer installed, which installs certain drivers and stuff too,,,)
try it, put the phone in fastboot, , connect it to usb, let windows install whatever drivers it feels, then open a command prompt on teh PC and type
fastboot
if it says unknown command, then its not there, if it gives you lots of lines of help info, then fastboot is installed.
Assuming it works (or once you get it working) change custom-recovery-name to say whatever your recovery is called, and it will boot the phone allowing you to perform all the normal actions. Whether or not it will allow SU to install, I don't know, i've only had the phone 2 days, and all i did was HTC bootloader unlock, flash twrp, install su, flash viperrom and done.
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Thank you for the advice. I have rooted one other phone in the past and I remember using adb commands, so my computer may already have fastboot enabled.
Since I do not want to flash the custom recovery and only boot into recovery will I need to keep the phone connected to my computer while in TWRP recovery?
why would you need to unhook it? play it safe and leave it connected.
I have been using this method to boot into TWRP to re-install SuperSU after each HTC ONE M8 update. However, with the update just released (Android 4.4.3), when I issue the command it just has the phone reboot. It does not bring up TWRP. Any ideas?
hi everyone!
i got today my new zenfone 2 from tinydeal. the problem is that it has some of their apps and rubbish and i want to flash a clean stock rom to my phone. the only problem is that i dont know how to do it- so i need your help!
Have stock recovery, and adb sideload.
im not an expert
plz explain
mikerowes69 said:
Have stock recovery, and adb sideload.
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Shouldn't need to...
Go to recovery and factory reset...
i did that didnt help. just want to know how to flash. tried to flash but in the command promo my computer doesnt recognize my phone
onliali said:
i did that didnt help. just want to know how to flash. tried to flash but in the command promo my computer doesnt recognize my phone
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You need to download and extract asus drivers. Sounds like your using Windows OS. You need to go into to device manager and find the device that is unknown and update the driver from the extracted folder. You phone must be attached and in recovery, press apply adb sideload. Then update the driver. If your os is not recognizing your device try another cable. LG has the best cables. If your using linux I wrote instructions on how to install drivers for the fastboot and adb sideload recovery
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I bought my 5X in October and came here to root my phone and be able to use the ElementalX and the Advanced Interactive Governor tweaks.
Everything was working fine and my phone really performed outstandingly.
Then I saw the OTA 7.1.1. popping up. I didn't allow it until I installed it by mistake yesterday...
Now I'm stuck with google asking me to lock the bootloader.
I can access the bootloader. I get a lot of options.
I can access the recovery mode and it gets me to RecoveryProject 3.0.2-2 by Teamwin.
I already have the Android platform tools on my desktop and it's working.
From there I have 2 questions :
1. Is there a way to not wipe all the contents on my phone? I didn't get the chance to backup all the data on it.
2. After that how can I get my phone working with the latest android version as I was before, unrooted and running with EX Kernel Manager.
Thanks for your help.
1. try installing the supersu zip from the recovery
2.EX Kernel Manager cannot work without root. so you need to root your device
Thanks a lot for you answer!
1. So by installing SuperSu zip from the recovery I would be able to backup my phone data?
2. I meant rooted sorry. So my phone is already rooted and I'm fine with staying that way.
Enzoli said:
Thanks a lot for you answer!
1. So by installing SuperSu zip from the recovery I would be able to backup my phone data?
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yes
you can actually backup you device from TWRP recovery.
flash the supersu zip and you will boot normally without any data lose
Insane! thanks a lot.
One more noob question. I got the latest superSu zip.
How can I flash it from the recovery?
How can i transfer it to the phone?
Ok I almost got it.
My only question left is how can I transfer the SuperSu zip file onto my phone since I don't have access to anything else than Bootloader and TWRP
Enzoli said:
Ok I almost got it.
My only question left is how can I transfer the SuperSu zip file onto my phone since I don't have access to anything else than Bootloader and TWRP
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adb sideload from twrp
OK guys thanks. When I use adb sideload in twrp advanced menu it gets stuck on "Starting ADB sideload feature... "
And when I type ADB devices on the command prompt it does not show my device but if I'm just in the menu before sideload it does find my device and says the serial number + recovery.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for helping.
You should be able to transfer files while being in recovery using MTP mode.
How do I use MTP mode? Sorry what does that mean. Can't find an explanation on the internet.
I've looked at all the options in the menu but can't find such a option.
I really feel stupid.
Ok guys I transfered SuperSu to my phone using adb push.
I flashed my phone with SuperSu but when i reboot my phone, it still tells me I need to lock my bootloader.
What shall I do now?
I keep going to the Googl screen with the little locker and then I reach the No Command screen.
The phone won't boot into Android no more. Guys please help I'm desperate. Is my phone dead?
Ok so I guess my phone is now in bootloop.
Still anyone willing to help?
OK I tried many things in despair and now I cannot enter the recovery mode anymore. It just gets stuck on the teamwin screen.
Guess it's time to buy a new phone.
So miracle I could enter the recovery.
Now I don't know where to go. I would like to be able to enter normal android but my phone will keep on showing android screen with little lock and the end on the No command screen. Endlessly.
Ok. THread can be closed. I managed to flash a factory image. Lost all my data but I got a working phone so I guess it's not to bad.
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Enzoli said:
Ok. THread can be closed. I managed to flash a factory image. Lost all my data but I got a working phone so I guess it's not to bad.
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If you ever need help on updating your software to the latest Android version, follow my guide as a reference:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3206930
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