Quick question about the Google play edition Rom.... - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey, I have the Verizon m8 with the Google play rom running. I have heard that running this rom allows you to get the os updates from Google just as fast as the nexus... is this true?
Thanks

TyWadd said:
Hey, I have the Verizon m8 with the Google play rom running. I have heard that running this rom allows you to get the os updates from Google just as fast as the nexus... is this true?
Thanks
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Give or take a few days, yes - so long as you've done the complete RUU conversion. If you've just flashed a custom GPe ROM then no

and have the stock recovery installed

Sorry, I'm kind of a noob at this... what exactly is the ruu and stock recovery?

Read, read, read !!!
TyWadd said:
Sorry, I'm kind of a noob at this... what exactly is the ruu and stock recovery?
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If you're not sure what all that means, then you need to read a LOT more before trying anything on your phone. I've been lurking and reading on XDA for over 4 years and the most common problems occur when a new owner jumps in before truly studying the available information.
Go to the general Android forum and read all about the OS and the "strange" words you see in the posts.
Come back to the M8 forum and read until you really understand the difference between RUU, ROMs, Recovery, fastboot, ADB and all the other nuances of the M8.
If you don't know how to do it without a "kit" then I don't suggest you use a kit. It's a convenience but should not be the only process you know how to use.
Time to Study!

mbamberg said:
If you're not sure what all that means, then you need to read a LOT more before trying anything on your phone. I've been lurking and reading on XDA for over 4 years and the most common problems occur when a new owner jumps in before truly studying the available information.
Go to the general Android forum and read all about the OS and the "strange" words you see in the posts.
Come back to the M8 forum and read until you really understand the difference between RUU, ROMs, Recovery, fastboot, ADB and all the other nuances of the M8.
If you don't know how to do it without a "kit" then I don't suggest you use a kit. It's a convenience but should not be the only process you know how to use.
Time to Study!
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I definitely will start reading more! Where does one find this kit? And is that all that I have left to do to get the updates? Flash the stock recovery, and the RUU?

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[Q] When will we see ONE X “official firmware” that we can flash

Hi just wondering if anybody knows when we will see official firmware that we can play around with, and what is the process of flashing HTC phones, this being my first HTC, do they have simple programs like odin that I use with my gs2?
Your phone is already running "official firmware". As for flashing HTC phones, it's all done through the recovery menu. Things may be different for the One X as it's running Tegra 3 but as for now HTC phones do not have anything equivalent to ODIN.
Ok I see that method is fine, what I meant with “official firmware realises” is when will they be released so we can try different country’s/carriers firmware, for example on gs2’s you can get everything from the first realises of gingerbread to the latest ICS realises from all different country’s/carriers.
Not at present, no. We need S-OFF for that (the equivalent of fully unlocking the bootloader on a Samsung device)
At the moment we can go custom or use the ROM your phone came with
EddyOS said:
Not at present, no. We need S-OFF for that (the equivalent of fully unlocking the bootloader on a Samsung device)
At the moment we can go custom or use the ROM your phone came with
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Thanks thats the answer I was looking for, so do you know if htc plan on allowing it or do you know of anyone working to get around this issue.
droid_er said:
Thanks thats the answer I was looking for, so do you know if htc plan on allowing it or do you know of anyone working to get around this issue.
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they are working on it as we speaking. there is a thread in the general forum. Hopefully it will not be that long till we have the s-off.
Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604300
awesome can't wait! and thanks guys for explaining it as I am a noob with htc devices.
droid_er said:
awesome can't wait! and thanks guys for explaining it as I am a noob with htc devices.
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haha no worries same here mate. still trying to get to grips with the whole rooting process and flashing stuff here..my advice is best to read the guides on each rom thread. and also the tutorials that are available...trust me they do come in handly

[Q] A new HTC One X , where to start ?

Hi guys i bought a HTC One x yesterday. I want to root my phone and install a custom rom like i did before with my lg optimus 2x . I used the search option to find out where to start..so i found something about rooting and followed the instructions and i don't think my phone is rooted because i don't see a superuser app in my phone. There are so many threads, i cant find the best information and tutorials. also searching in this forum with the keyword "root"dont bring me much about rooting. Are there any new methods? what are the exact steps to get a custom rom installed?
thanks alot
Ensure you have Java, Android SDK tools etc.
Visit HTC Dev to unlock bootloader.
Google it mate, just found you a real good tutorial.....
http://www.guidingtech.com/10761/htc-one-x-rooting-guide-1-unlock-bootloader/
Hi mate, I was in a similiar boat about what to do first and what not to do, and I spent a lot of time worrying and searching around. Eventually I came across this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843585&highlight=noob
I honestly don't think it could be explained any clearer, just spend time reading it and making sure you've got everything and you should be fine, at your own risk of course.
Good luck.
DrumJ86 said:
Hi mate, I was in a similiar boat about what to do first and what not to do, and I spent a lot of time worrying and searching around. Eventually I came across this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843585&highlight=noob
I honestly don't think it could be explained any clearer, just spend time reading it and making sure you've got everything and you should be fine, at your own risk of course.
Good luck.
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thanks alot! I will try it tonight after work.
any other tutorials and stuff like that?
download CIDGetter from the play store and check your CID. If your CID matches you can Install a JB Custom Rom.
Aricci said:
thanks alot! I will try it tonight after work.
any other tutorials and stuff like that?
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Tbh if you go through this guide you shouldn't need another one, it'll just get complicated, feel free to have a look though.
cyron_at said:
download CIDGetter from the play store and check your CID. If your CID matches you can Install a JB Custom Rom.
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And yes, keep in mind the latest JB roms but be careful before you try to flash, because if it doesn't match your CID you will run into trouble whether you use the guide or not.
If you want to play it safe stick to an ICS based sense rom for now.
so how do i know it matches ? couldnt find anything about matches. cidgetter says VODAP02
so where can i find a list to see if it matches?

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Hey all, I'm not sure if this is the correct forum, but here goes. I'm running the HTC M9 with VZW. This is my first Android, so I haven't rooted/unlocked/anything yet. I'm not even sure if I want to for the time being, since I don't currently have the time to troubleshoot any problems that might arise. Anyway, on to my question:
From what I have read, it seems VZW made HTC disable the FM radio, or at least didn't ship with the FM radio app. 3rd party apps like NextRadio don't work. I went and found an .apk for what I thought was the current version, but it doesn't work (as soon as I open it it crashes).
Is there either a stock APK, or a 3rd party app that will allow me to use the FM radio tuner, without rooting it? If not, what steps would I need to take to be able to use said app?
Again, my apologies for my ignorance in such matters. I'm fairly good with computers and even have some knowledge of troubleshooting Android devices, but I know absolutely zero about rooting/flashing/etc.
Many thanks all!
rafaelloaa said:
Hey all, I'm not sure if this is the correct forum, but here goes. I'm running the HTC M9 with VZW. This is my first Android, so I haven't rooted/unlocked/anything yet. I'm not even sure if I want to for the time being, since I don't currently have the time to troubleshoot any problems that might arise. Anyway, on to my question:
From what I have read, it seems VZW made HTC disable the FM radio, or at least didn't ship with the FM radio app. 3rd party apps like NextRadio don't work. I went and found an .apk for what I thought was the current version, but it doesn't work (as soon as I open it it crashes).
Is there either a stock APK, or a 3rd party app that will allow me to use the FM radio tuner, without rooting it? If not, what steps would I need to take to be able to use said app?
Again, my apologies for my ignorance in such matters. I'm fairly good with computers and even have some knowledge of troubleshooting Android devices, but I know absolutely zero about rooting/flashing/etc.
Many thanks all!
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Hello mate. You have chosen the correct forum.
I was comparing verizon HTC One M9 with International M9.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/vzw/...iceProdId=dev4120028&priceToggle=24#techspecs
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_m9-6891.php.
If you see the specs, you'd find that Verizon has not listed radio at all. If it is verizon that is blocking the radio, it can be used through a mod/ root or using another app However, if it has not got a radio antenna inside, I'm afraid no amount of apps or mods would work.
Try this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mikersmicros.fm_unlock
I hope this is enough. If you still got question, quote me and I'd be happy to help you out.
Mariborcan said:
Hello everyone!
I have a situation here ... I have quite massive battery drain from Google Play Services on my HTC One M9. I check with my gf Samsung Galaxy S6 and her G play services were about 1%. My were almost 50%... The only difference is I use LG G Watch R paired to my phone but I tried disconnecting it and still same... I use Google Fit and also tried disabling it but not much of a difference. There was about 10% less of drain when I put my location on battery save. But it is still over the ruff with that drain. My device is not rooted so I can't check battery wakes ... I kinda don't know what to do any more. Has any one had problem like this and how did you solve it?
I am thankful for any responses or ideas. (Sorry for bad English)
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Go into Google play and uninstall updates. Do the same for google play services. Turn off google location services and keep location on low battery use (GPS only)
Read this guide as you'd be updating your apps manually. Make sure you note down version of google play services /google play. In case a new update comes, you can try and see if battery drain is fixed.
Quote me back with your results.
Guide
http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-disable-auto-intall-of-google-play-apps
parky169 said:
hi can anyone help me find a stock back up of three network rom or any back up that i can revert back to stock and enable ota as i want to sell my m9.i had a back up of my original image stored on my pc but due to hdd failure i can not access it.
any help is greatfully recieved.
i am s off with super cid
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jamieunit said:
You can try a ruu, http://androidruu.com/?developer=M9
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I have made a giant thread for all information regarding STOCK backup/ reverting and more. Why don't you check the first three posts ?
xda23 said:
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Actually it depends what you like to do with your phone. Do you root it as well or not.
I always like to root all my devices. Therefore, Titanium Backup is an app I can not live without.
SuperSu pro paid version is worth it for I like to support the developer who puts so much effort.
Mx Player Pro is also great for movies. BS Player is something I would recommend as well. I use both of them for videos
Next is Moon+Reader which is also great for reading books (PDF, EPUB, MOBI and lots of other files supported)
It is also wise to invest in OfficeSuite. It is also worth it.
CamScanner Pro is also worth it as you can scan documents from your phone!
I also like SD Maid Pro (root) to clear up cache / unused files.
Then , there are lots of games to play.
If you can tell me what kind of apps you are interested in, maybe I can shed some more light
onemanshow85 said:
Hey all, I got a few questions regarding installing a custom ROM
I just unlocked, flashed a custom recovery (TWRMP) and flash superuser.
1. Can't make a nandroid backup of the stock ROM, sais the backup size is 0 bytes, is this normal?
2. can't get into recovery the old fashion way (power + volume down), instead I use ADB. I fear when I try to flash and I get into bootloop for w/e reason, I can't get into recovery at all. How can I solve this?
3. is there a no sense ROM somewhere out there?
4. What is AROMA? is it a custom recovery?
thanks in advance
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Welcome to the forum. Find all the guides in this forum in second post and I suggest you look at the first few posts as well.
1. No, 0 bytes is not normal at all
2. Sometimes, the normal keys do not work because a proper exploit has not been found till date and thus, they are using a work around for that. Give it time, a developer will soon come up with a proper fix.
3. yes, all roms based on AOSP and CM would be without HTC sense. Check in the development section of this device to see if there has been development. As for now, there have not been any but I am sure many would come up pretty soon. As a general rule, all roms based on stock usually come with Sense, while all custom roms based on CM/AOSP or themselves are Sense Free.
4. AROMA is basically a smart way to flash any recovery/kernel/ rom. Usually in Aroma, small details can be chosen to your likings (In case of kernel, you can select, its governors, mods, processor and GPU clockspeed, etc). So Aroma gives more choice over normal flash.
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Quadrider10 said:
I'm having this issue rite now, and reinstalling rom has not helped at all. What else can I do?
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Here is a guide for all errors regarding Playstore. See if any of these help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733038
Are you using some kind of add blocker or apps which hack playstore ?
Have you tried downloading via data /another wifi.
I also suggest if you are rooted, go to device/etc and delete "hosts file" if clearing cache and data is not helping.
Sometimes removing your account and clearing data/cache and relogging in helps.
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Hi!
I searched well but didn't found any information about this.
I want to unlock bootloader and S-OFF, but WITHOUT using HTCDev at all. I don't want that any info goes to them. Is there a method to do it at home without searching for people with "programmators" or "javacards"?
Do you know where the location of the screen off animation is please?
I don't mean the boot / shut down animation, i mean the animation which occurs when we lock the device, it used to be the CRT animation but it's been removed, what we have now is a fade animation, on the S6 this has been modified, i'd like to do the same with our M9's but i'm not sure of the location.
Cheers,
Evengard said:
Hi!
I searched well but didn't found any information about this.
I want to unlock bootloader and S-OFF, but WITHOUT using HTCDev at all. I don't want that any info goes to them. Is there a method to do it at home without searching for people with "programmators" or "javacards"?
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Well, actually unless a developer finds an exploit to S-OFF a device/ unlock bootloader without HTCDev, I do not think there is a way to do that. Currently I am not sure of any developer working on it and I am not much hopeful that someone would when it is already available officially.
In my experience, I have been using android for a long time now from 2009, unlocking a device does not make any difference . Every device I bought, I unlocked it using official tools provided by manufacturer and never regretted it.
Also, usually it is in terms that your warranty could be voided, however, usually first time you mess up your phone and take it for support, they warn you and reinstall the software for you. And mostly they do not give much damn about it. (That's how it happens in the UK)
dladz said:
Do you know where the location of the screen off animation is please?
I don't mean the boot / shut down animation, i mean the animation which occurs when we lock the device, it used to be the CRT animation but it's been removed, what we have now is a fade animation, on the S6 this has been modified, i'd like to do the same with our M9's but i'm not sure of the location.
Cheers,
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Actually I am not sure where it is exactly either. However, it could be that they have integrated in SystemUI or made an apk for individual effect.
If you are rooted, install any app by which you can see system apps, and look for any app that shows animation/effect/fade etc.
See if that helps, however , if it does not, I will research for you and get back but make sure you quote me ! Or you can use xposed to manually find/change the effect.
http://www.xda-developers.com/enable-custom-screen-on-and-off-animations-on-all-roms-with-xposed/
Good luck
Hnk1 said:
Actually I am not sure where it is exactly either. However, it could be that they have integrated in SystemUI or made an apk for individual effect.
If you are rooted, install any app by which you can see system apps, and look for any app that shows animation/effect/fade etc.
See if that helps, however , if it does not, I will research for you and get back but make sure you quote me ! Or you can use xposed to manually find/change the effect.
http://www.xda-developers.com/enable-custom-screen-on-and-off-animations-on-all-roms-with-xposed/
Good luck
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Cheers mate, i've actually went and installed an xposed module which enables this, i was trying to avoid that as I think xposed is a little heavy and is still an alpha build.
Will keep looking as i'd like to mod this myself without xposed.
PS: Haven't got any thanks left but will get you tomorrow cheers.
dladz said:
Cheers mate, i've actually went and installed an xposed module which enables this, i was trying to avoid that as I think xposed is a little heavy and is still an alpha build.
Will keep looking as i'd like to mod this myself without xposed.
PS: Haven't got any thanks left but will get you tomorrow cheers.
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Don't mention it mate. No trouble.
Glad I could be of help.
Ive see ROMs showing they need or require me to be on a certain firmware before using that ROM. How do I update the firmware? I thought that came with the ROM, as part of it. Some are requiring firmware I don't even see posted yet. If i were to install a firmware, will that change or wipe the current ROM? Also some require me to be s-off. I think, if read right, I need the $25 app to s-off? Correct? What is the reason to s-off? I've been running ROMs that don't require it, seem to work fine.
klloyd said:
Ive see ROMs showing they need or require me to be on a certain firmware before using that ROM. How do I update the firmware? I thought that came with the ROM, as part of it. Some are requiring firmware I don't even see posted yet. If i were to install a firmware, will that change or wipe the current ROM? Also some require me to be s-off. I think, if read right, I need the $25 app to s-off? Correct? What is the reason to s-off? I've been running ROMs that don't require it, seem to work fine.
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honestly I am not sure of the $25 price for an app which is claiming to S off device.
If it is sunshine S off, I approve, else it could be a scam or the real thing.
I succesffully download the sunshine app for free but i didnot run it on my android so I am not sure!
There are few links you must see, how to unlock S for your device.
http://venomroms.com/sunshine-s-off-for-the-htc-one-m9-released/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKoWtOo5y8w
http://www.droidviews.com/s-off-htc-one-m9-using-sunshine-app/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59838418&
As far as upgrading your STOCK ROM is concerned, Look at this guide. There are also some unofficial ways
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/htc-one-m9/howto/602178.html
S off is basically a lock on your device which prevents flashing custom Roms and modification to your device via scripts.
Quote me back if you still have a question
Hnk1 said:
honestly I am not sure of the $25 price for an app which is claiming to S off device. it could be a scam or could work, so I would be very careful about that.
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The Sunshine app is developed by a several XDA recognized developers. Read about it in the official thread. At the website they set up, they offer some information about themselves as well as some answers to frequently asked questions.
I haven't been around this device to speak knowledgeably about it's related hacks, but this seems legitimate.

Steps for SW update while Rooted?

I have had the HTC 10 pretty much since launched and rooted on day one.
I use the phone regularly but haven't really kept up with the goings one since then.
Just wanted to know if there are steps that need to be taken before or after the "software update available" notification comes along. I've been dismissing it for now because I didn't really have time to sit down and investigate what I would need to do.
Would someone be able to point me in the right direction if there are any steps I need to take or if it even really matters, if I can just install the update without worrying.
Thanks in advance.
If anyone needs any specifics I can see about providing that too.
O-2-L said:
I have had the HTC 10 pretty much since launched and rooted on day one.
I use the phone regularly but haven't really kept up with the goings one since then.
Just wanted to know if there are steps that need to be taken before or after the "software update available" notification comes along. I've been dismissing it for now because I didn't really have time to sit down and investigate what I would need to do.
Would someone be able to point me in the right direction if there are any steps I need to take or if it even really matters, if I can just install the update without worrying.
Thanks in advance.
If anyone needs any specifics I can see about providing that too.
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To take the full OTA you need an unmodified system (i.e. no root or other mods) and stock recovery. Lots of guides on this, like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66347165&postcount=2
Go to point 7 in the above FAQ
Tarima said:
To take the full OTA you need an unmodified system (i.e. no root or other mods) and stock recovery. Lots of guides on this, like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66347165&postcount=2
Go to point 7 in the above FAQ
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Cheers man, appreciate the quick reply.
O-2-L said:
Cheers man, appreciate the quick reply.
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No problem, the "tricky" part is to find a stock system image backup of your exact software, if you didn't do one yourself before rooting. Just search around the forum, it's probably posted somewhere.
HTC has a tool you can use that makes it super easy. Google Search "ruu HTC 10". It's model specific. They say you should lock your boot loader before running under Rom Update Utility (ruu). I've done it both ways and it worked beautifully. It really is just a few guided clicks and back to stock. Good luck. I love my 10!
Buddudstud said:
HTC has a tool you can use that makes it super easy. Google Search "ruu HTC 10". It's model specific. They say you should lock your boot loader before running under Rom Update Utility (ruu). I've done it both ways and it worked beautifully. It really is just a few guided clicks and back to stock. Good luck. I love my 10!
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Those are leaked files from HTC. It isn't granted that one has been leaked for his particular CID/MID. Thus this information would be needed, as well as his S-ON/S-OFF state and current firmware number. In addition the RUU has to be of the firmware number he's currently using, or above, as elsewise the mentioned RUU won't work at all. ALL leaked RUUs can be found here in XDA already, only question is if one would fit his needs. If no RUU has been leaked you'd have to do the restore with an untouched system as written above. So this answer might not help in this case.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Those are leaked files from HTC. It isn't granted that one has been leaked for his particular CID/MID. Thus this information would be needed, as well as his S-ON/S-OFF state and current firmware number. In addition the RUU has to be of the firmware number he's currently using, or above, as elsewise the mentioned RUU won't work at all. ALL leaked RUUs can be found here in XDA already, only question is if one would fit his needs. If no RUU has been leaked you'd have to do the restore with an untouched system as written above. So this answer might not help in this case.
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Not all RUUs are leaks though and HTC does make certain of them easily accessible. For example, you can find the RUU for multiple devices, including the 10, and various carriers in the U.S here:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
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Not all RUUs are leaks though and HTC does make certain of them easily accessible. For example, you can find the RUU for multiple devices, including the 10, and various carriers in the U.S here:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
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Right, I didn't mention this. Bit Thise US variants are the only officially posted ones, at least as far as I remember it.
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How to I return ENTIRELY to stock?

Hi all,
I have an HTC 10 for which I have unlocked the bootloader and rooted, installing Magisk and I have TWRP recovery.
Is there any QUICK way to get rid of all this and return entirely to stock? I'd like to completely stock-ify to get the nougat update, and then root again if I so desire. The reason being that I've made what feels like a lot of changes and I never FULLY understood what I had on my phone. I find the scene is getting harder to follow (ok, I haven't been trying as much these days), and I swear information is getting harder to find on XDA. Unfortunately, any other site is too basic, or I don't feel like I can trust it.
Anyone help me?
Cheers
I would say just run a RUU? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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I would say just run a RUU? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Ok I've just looked that up and it sounds like it could do the job. Where can I find what I need?
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Sorry, posted in wrong place. Saw discussion and thought, that'll be it. My bad. I hate the XDA layout. Never seen another forum quite like it.
I used this ruu before updating (not my upload): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767130225
I also wanted a clean start for the N update
As others have stated RUU is most foolproof way to get back to stock. I prefer to use RUU.exe versions via PC connection.
Ruu cannot downgrade unless you're S off.
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