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[Q] How to get from carrier branded to stock?

I know this question has probably been answered before, but I don't really know how to search for it... Because I'm still not sure what I'm looking for.
I bought an Optus (Australian) branded HTC One X today, but I'm actually on a different carrier (Telstra, they don't have the One X and it's not available outright in retail here). So not only is my phone filled with bloatware, but it's all bloatware that I can't actually use.
I've got a basic grasp of Android flashing and whatnotsits, but that's only with WiFi devices like my Galaxy Tab. I'm kind of afraid to do anything here because of the increased complexity on a phone with radios and basebands and stuff I really haven't quite gotten into understanding yet.
I just really want a stock Sense 4 rom that'll recieve timely OTA updates without complication, and I'm not particularly bothered about having it rooted, recoverable or any other whowhatsits one way or the other.
I don't want a particularly big reply, if it's something as simple as a link to the ROM I need to flash and the name of what I need to use to flash it I can probably work with it.
Thank you so much to anyone who replies.

I'm in the same boat as you. I bought a 2nd One X from Telechoice (Optus handset). The only way to have it de-branded is with S-OFF which we don't have yet. Or you can unlock the bootloader and flash a rooted stock ROM or use a custom ROM. I suggest to use Android Revolution HD 5.1.0 for it's stock look.
But if you don't want to go there I understand. Like I said the only way to have a stock ROM is unlock the bootloader andflash a rooted stock ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546970

Once the bootloader is unlocked I'd just boot into recovery and install from there?

JemaKnight said:
Once the bootloader is unlocked I'd just boot into recovery and install from there?
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After unlocking bootloader you need to flash custom recovery and once you have custom recovery boot into custom recovery and flash the ROM from there.

Custom recovery = CWM right?

So I've unlocked the bootloader and installed the latest CWM Recovery. Do I now need to simply flash that ROM?
Oh, and one other question, will that one just update OTA?

JemaKnight said:
So I've unlocked the bootloader and installed the latest CWM Recovery. Do I now need to simply flash that ROM?
Oh, and one other question, will that one just update OTA?
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No it won't update . You won't get OTA wth custom ROM.
When you have flashed CWM flash the boot.img of the ROM you want to use. And then boot into recovery and make a backup of your ROM and then flash mike's super script and then flash the ROM.

I didn't want a custom ROM though, I just wanted a non-carrier branded stock ROM, whichever one it is that recieves the OTAs the fastest.
Does that exist?

JemaKnight said:
I didn't want a custom ROM though, I just wanted a non-carrier branded stock ROM, whichever one it is that recieves the OTAs the fastest.
Does that exist?
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I have the same problem with jemaknight
get this HTC ONE X branded carrier optus from my brother from australia..can I change it to stock(non-custom/no root) rom?anyone?

[Q] Returning Stock Questions

Before Flashing a Custom RoM, I did a backup of the stock RoM in recovery. Am going to need to return stock so O2 can release JB OTA update and allow me to update Hboot.
My question is if I was just to flash back the stock RoM in recovery am I right I dont need to relock the bootloader? I just use the Stock RoM with phone unlocked and custom Recovery just to allow me the OTA?
Thanks

You will receive the OTA, but to apply it you need stock recovery.

BenPope said:
You will receive the OTA, but to apply it you need stock recovery.
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So I just install the stock recovery but still leave Boot loader unlocked?
Thanks for reply.

That will be fine.

Thanks last one from me where do I download stock recovery from?
Thanks again

shankly1985 said:
Thanks last one from me where do I download stock recovery from?
Thanks again
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You can easily find it with a quick search. Something like endevour signed.img
Sent from my HTC One X

here you go mate

[Q] Flashing firmware?

I just got my HTC One m8 after my last one was stolen. I had unlocked, flashed custom recovery, and flashed a custom ROM to my old one. But now it seems there is some firmware obstacle to flash custom recoveries now?
So far, I have unlocked my bootloader and flashed a custom recovery (TWRP). Now I would like to flash a custom ROM. I am running the stock obviously and there is an update available. I downloaded the update (which I'm assuming is this updated firmware?) and it is saved to my phone. Now, do I just flash the zip file through TWRP?
I hope you understand and thank you for your help.

iceonfire2012 said:
I just got my HTC One m8 after my last one was stolen. I had unlocked, flashed custom recovery, and flashed a custom ROM to my old one. But now it seems there is some firmware obstacle to flash custom recoveries now?
So far, I have unlocked my bootloader and flashed a custom recovery (TWRP). Now I would like to flash a custom ROM. I am running the stock obviously and there is an update available. I downloaded the update (which I'm assuming is this updated firmware?) and it is saved to my phone. Now, do I just flash the zip file through TWRP?
I hope you understand and thank you for your help.
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no you can't flash the update with TWRP. you need stock recovery, you should have updated the phone before unlocking it
now you have to start over from scratch to take the OTA.
you need stock nandroid + stock recovery for your phone ... look here >>
COLLECTION of Stock backup's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376

Root

How do I root my tmobile m8 running Android 5.0.1 and bootloader unlock. Also custom recovery so I can flash a 6.0 ROM

You're saying your bootloader is already unlocked? It may already have custom recovery installed. Just pick "recovery" from bootloader, and see if TWRP boots.
If not, just flash TWRP with fastboot.
You don't need to root, if you are going to go and flash a custom ROM anyway. Depending on the ROM, it may already be rooted. Otherwise, flash the appropriate SuperSU version.

redpoint73 said:
You're saying your bootloader is already unlocked? It may already have custom recovery installed. Just pick "recovery" from bootloader, and see if TWRP boots.
If not, just flash TWRP with fastboot.
You don't need to root, if you are going to go and flash a custom ROM anyway. Depending on the ROM, it may already be rooted. Otherwise, flash the appropriate SuperSU version.
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No its not unlocked, I want to unlock it. And can I go from stock 5.0.1 to a custom 6.0 ROM?

I got everything situated thanks

NexusS4gFreak said:
No its not unlocked, I want to unlock it. And can I go from stock 5.0.1 to a custom 6.0 ROM?
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I know you got it sorted out. But its best to post your solution, for the benefit of others that my have the same issue/questions and be looking at the thread in the future:
For a completely stock device on Lollipop, the suggested sequence to install a custom ROM:
1) Unlock the bootloader by HTCDev.com (the process is rather self-explanatory if you follow the instructions on the website)
2) Install custom recovery TWRP 2.8.7.0 by fastboot
3) Flash the MM ROM of your choice. Most will work with Lollipop firmware (meaning, if your phone was on LP when you were stock) but check the thread of the particular desired ROM to be sure.
4) Most ROMs are pre-rooted. But again, check the desired ROM thread to confirm (as root on MM is a little different from past builds).

trouble with official update on rooted m9

my m9 has received an android 6 update massage. but after installing, the phone restarts in custom recovery.
please help me how to upgrade my rooted m9 to an official marshmallow. i do not want to upgrade to a custom ROM
excuse me, my English is so weak

How did you upgrade to Marshmallow with a custom recovery as that isn't possible...
Tell us what you have flashed...g

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i could not upgrade to marshmallow. i received an OTA upgrade message. i download first part and then a installing confirmation widows appeared and when i confirmed it the phone restarted and boot on custom recovery.
since i am xda new user i can not ad links to my posts. a link to a screenshot of my phone is above this post. i add some SPACES to it so i can post it

In order to upgrade to official MM....you need a stock recovery image...and a stock system image...
Search for...and flash your stock recovery....if that is the only thing you have changed....g

gregsarg said:
In order to upgrade to official MM....you need a stock recovery image...and a stock system image...
Search for...and flash your stock recovery....if that is the only thing you have changed....g
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thank you.
i just want to upgrade to android 6.
i know that i can flash custom roms with custom recovery. is it possible for me to download an stock system image and flash it with custom recovery the same way? i do not want to make everything back to its original. i want a rooted android 6 with custom recovery.
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i had some search. if i upgrade to stock android, then i will have to root my phone again and for that i have to flash a custom recover again. i searched and find out that android revolution custom ROM is a good choice for ones how wants to keep HTC Sense.
thank you for your support.

Check here for possible stock system images and recoveries...
You should be able to flash a stock system backup from this thread...to include recovery....then take your OTA....and flash TWRP afterwards....
Just make sure everything matches your carrier....cid/mid....so the outcome is favorable...g
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132698

You'll quickly find, if you haven't already, that the latest Android Revolution HD (v20) requires you to have the latest firmware. Flashing it without it will throw your phone into a boot loop.

gregsarg said:
In order to upgrade to official MM....you need a stock recovery image...and a stock system image...
Search for...and flash your stock recovery....if that is the only thing you have changed....g
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If he has removed his carrier's bloatware as well as the custom recovery, would he have to flash the system image also?
Or just flash the recovery?
I am asking as many AT&T users often root to remove AT&T bloatware, like I did. I used HTCDev.com to root, and my bootloader is unlocked.

Soundwve said:
If he has removed his carrier's bloatware as well as the custom recovery, would he have to flash the system image also?
Or just flash the recovery?
I am asking as many AT&T users often root to remove AT&T bloatware, like I did. I used HTCDev.com to root, and my bootloader is unlocked.
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Flashing a stock RUU will guarantee that the system and recovery are completely stock...
The OTA scans the device prior to update and will detect any software that isn't signed or official...
I'd RUU back to stock...then OTA will prompt....and won't get stuck trying to update the system partition...g