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[Q] HOX could not go into recover mode in HBoot

Hi to all,
Good day to all who is reading and helping.
I am not very sure if this question have been asked before but looking at the first few pages of tread, I did not come across this question, else i am pretty much blind. heehee.
I am having this problem with my rooted HTC One X (asia version). Previously I could go into the recovery mode in Hboot to perform backup and recovery but recently when I select recovery at Hboot, the phone with show a logo of a phone surrounded by green circular arrows and followed by a logo of a phone with a huge exclamation mark. It will remain so until I press and hold the power button to restart the phone.
The phone is working fine otherwise.
Is there any way for me to get the recovery to work again? I am using clockwork mod btw.
Could any bro or sis help me with the above issue?
Thank you all in advance.
Cheers

It seems to me that you have the stock recovery installed. You can flash the cwm custom recovery again.....
Or did u get a notification from an update to JB in your running OS. Boot it up and check if you have an update waiting.

MarcelHofs said:
It seems to me that you have the stock recovery installed. You can flash the cwm custom recovery again.....
Or did u get a notification from an update to JB in your running OS. Boot it up and check if you have an update waiting.
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What do you mean by stock recovery installed?
Yes, I have a JB update waiting to be installed.
Previously I have to go through some steps to prevent my rooting from being wipe out before performing an OTA update and one of them is to head into the recovery of Hboot before running some app to prevent the removal of root.
Just a quick info, I did not install custom rom on my phone, just a stock rooted phone.
Thank you.

If everything is 100% stock except the recovery , you have to flash the stock recovery back. It tries to update to JB but it runs in an error because of the (what i assume now) custom cwm recovery

MarcelHofs said:
It seems to me that you have the stock recovery installed. You can flash the cwm custom recovery again.....
Or did u get a notification from an update to JB in your running OS. Boot it up and check if you have an update waiting.
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MarcelHofs said:
If everything is 100% stock except the recovery , you have to flash the stock recovery back. It tries to update to JB but it runs in an error because of the (what i assume now) custom cwm recovery
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No, I have not perform the JB update yet.
I am just trying to access the recovery at HBoot but got that error.
Is there a way to check if it is stock recovery or custom cwm recovery?
Thank you.

Don't know really, well if you flash the stock recovery over the existing one you will have for certain the stock
And if you downloaded the update it will continue to try to update everytime you enter the recovery, you said you are using clockworkmod recovery (5.8.4.0 ?)

MarcelHofs said:
Don't know really, well if you flash the stock recovery over the existing one you will have for certain the stock
And if you downloaded the update it will continue to try to update everytime you enter the recovery, you said you are using clockworkmod recovery (5.8.4.0 ?)
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Hi MarcelHofs,
I dont think so, it should either be 5.8.2.7 or 5.8.3.1.
I just hope to upgrade to JB without losing my root.

z3r0cool81 said:
Hi MarcelHofs,
I dont think so, it should either be 5.8.2.7 or 5.8.3.1.
I just hope to upgrade to JB without losing my root.
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you will want 5.8.4.0
Did you want to install a custom JB rom or a stock JB ota update?

exocetdj said:
you will want 5.8.4.0
Did you want to install a custom JB rom or a stock JB ota update?
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I think for the moment I would just like to have a stock JB OTA update and hoping that it wont wipe up the setup I currently have in my phone.
Is there anyway to do that?
Thanks exocetdj

z3r0cool81 said:
I think for the moment I would just like to have a stock JB OTA update and hoping that it wont wipe up the setup I currently have in my phone.
Is there anyway to do that?
Thanks exocetdj
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If you go into HBOOT and select recovery and you are getting those green arrows, you have the right recovery for installing the JB stock OTA so you don't need CWM yet, Does it say relocked or locked at the top of the HBOOT screen mate?
If it's unlocked, run the command, "fastboot oem lock" as you need to have the HBOOT locked with stock recovery installed for the OTA to install
Also the OTA won't delete any apps or settings
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Actually, that exclamation mark you are mentioning is ringing alarm bells, you may need to reflash the stock recovery via fastboot, can you post a pic of the recovery screen you get? I will be home in an hour and can upload the file you need

exocetdj said:
If you go into HBOOT and select recovery and you are getting those green arrows, you have the right recovery for installing the JB stock OTA so you don't need CWM yet, Does it say relocked or locked at the top of the HBOOT screen mate?
If it's unlocked, run the command, "fastboot oem lock" as you need to have the HBOOT locked with stock recovery installed for the OTA to install
Also the OTA won't delete any apps or settings
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Yes it is unlock.
At HBOOT, the green arrows is follow by a red exclamation mark if I select recovery, so I can still install JB OTA?
To run the command, my phone have to be in fastboot mode?

z3r0cool81 said:
Yes it is unlock.
At HBOOT, the green arrows is follow by a red exclamation mark if I select recovery, so I can still install JB OTA?
To run the command, my phone have to be in fastboot mode?
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Pissflaps!!!! HOLD YOUR HORSES LOL!!!!!, you need to reflash the recovery mate, I will upload the file and talk you through it when i'm home from work in an hour

Thanks exo ! I'm unable to help now. Doing overtime at work

exocetdj said:
Pissflaps!!!! HOLD YOUR HORSES LOL!!!!!, you need to reflash the recovery mate, I will upload the file and talk you through it when i'm home from work in an hour
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Hi exocetdj,
Thanks for your help. No rush for me. I will most probably do it over the weekend so at least if I meet an issue, I wont go crazy..
Thanks a million.

Click that "thanks" button to those help you. It worth more than a million

z3r0cool81 said:
Hi exocetdj,
Thanks for your help. No rush for me. I will most probably do it over the weekend so at least if I meet an issue, I wont go crazy..
Thanks a million.
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Lol u know u want that jb goodness Il take u through it when back shortly ha ha!

MarcelHofs said:
Thanks exo ! I'm unable to help now. Doing overtime at work
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Hi MarcelHofs,
Thanks for taking time to look into my problem.
Hey, you have a great day at work thought overtime doesn't sound too nice a thing.
Cheers and thanks again.

Hi home now
what you need to do is put the attachment into your fastboot folder (where your unlocktoken.bin was when you unlocked your bootloader.)
Since your bootloader is unlocked, boot your phone into fastboot and then connect it to your pc
open a command prompt and link it to your fastboot folder (cd c:\fastboot - or whatever your path to this folder is)
then type the command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed_1.28.img
then type the command
fastboot oem lock
your Hboot/bootloader should then say relocked at the top and you will have the stock recovery installed.
reboot the phone, download the update and before long you should be basking in the fabled JB goodness
let me know if any problems

MarcelHofs said:
Thanks exo ! I'm unable to help now. Doing overtime at work
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no worries bro

Back home !
Are we sure he needs the 1.28 stock recovery and not for example the 2.17 stock recovery.....these are different ?!
Please do this command in fastboot USB mode
Fastboot getvar version-main and post the result ....if it starts with 2.17 you need this recovery
http://db.tt/U5CK4noo

[Q] I flashed wrong Recovery on HTC Desire HD

Hello,
I unlocked Bootloader via HTCDev site. I then flashed the Recovery which was attached to the guide which was for HTC oneX.
This is the wrong recovery sticks at HTC logo screen. I can't find a way to flash the correct Recovery..... keep getting "cannot load 'recovery..." error message. Is there a way to erase the Recovery & start again?.

What recovery are you trying to flash and how are you trying to flash it?

bananagranola said:
What recovery are you trying to flash and how are you trying to flash it?
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Thanks for very quick reply.
I originally flashed recovery-clockwork-touch-5-1.8.4.0-endeavoru
then tried several others unsuccessfully.
then flashed recovery.img (5 Mar 2013 from Ace Tools folder), this flashed ok but Recovery still sticks on HTC logo screen.
Method used : Put phone in Fastboot by using Vol- & power keys then using Terminal on Mac with fast boot-mac routine.
Unsuccessful flashes are
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-ace
recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-ace-modaco-r2
recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.0-ace
Eric
BTW Phone works OK

erix65 said:
Thanks for very quick reply.
I originally flashed recovery-clockwork-touch-5-1.8.4.0-endeavoru
then tried several others unsuccessfully.
then flashed recovery.img (5 Mar 2013 from Ace Tools folder), this flashed ok but Recovery still sticks on HTC logo screen.
Method used : Put phone in Fastboot by using Vol- & power keys then using Terminal on Mac with fast boot-mac routine.
Unsuccessful flashes are
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-ace
recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-ace-modaco-r2
recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.0-ace
Eric
BTW Phone works OK
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You might have to revert to stock and then re root

thekool said:
You might have to revert to stock and then re root
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I think I have stock rom already. However, how do I revert to stock rom as you suggest?
BTW phone has unlocked Bootloader , I did not think this is classed as roote, or am I wrong.
Thanks,
Eric

erix65 said:
Thanks for very quick reply.
I originally flashed recovery-clockwork-touch-5-1.8.4.0-endeavoru
then tried several others unsuccessfully.
then flashed recovery.img (5 Mar 2013 from Ace Tools folder), this flashed ok but Recovery still sticks on HTC logo screen.
Method used : Put phone in Fastboot by using Vol- & power keys then using Terminal on Mac with fast boot-mac routine.
Unsuccessful flashes are
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-ace
recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-ace-modaco-r2
recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.0-ace
Eric
BTW Phone works OK
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What about http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-ace.img? It's the official CWM download site.
thekool said:
You might have to revert to stock and then re root
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Er, why would he want to do that?

erix65 said:
I think I have stock rom already. However, how do I revert to stock rom as you suggest?
BTW phone has unlocked Bootloader , I did not think this is classed as roote, or am I wrong.
Thanks,
Eric
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Heres the difference between the two
cwaffles said:
Rooting means you can install apps that require root access (like titanium backup or setcpu). Unlocked bootloader means you can load any rom, kernel, etc that you like. Unlocked bootloader requires root to be useful (for custom rom flashing)
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Reverting to stock would mean your phone would be the way it was when it came out the box (despite cosmetic defects of course lol ) but in order to do this use a RUU for your region/carrier which could be found here
Follow this for rooting
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bananagranola said:
What about http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-ace.img? It's the official CWM download site.
Er, why would he want to do that?
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This was assuming that the device didnt boot into the rom, otherwise it couldve been fixed by just reflashing which I assumed he tried already

bananagranola said:
What about http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-ace.img? It's the official CWM download site.
Er, why would he want to do that?
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my last reply does not appear in forum. Many thanks, flashed recovery(5.0.2.0-ace) as suggested & now recovery is working
Eric

[Q] custom rom install

By mistake and in order to rediscover the ruu roms,I installed an ruu rom,after I had a custom rom.
And I would like to return to install a custom rom in my dhd.
Can anyone help me with steps I need to do in order to be able to install a custom rom,I read alot of articles in this forum but still haven't got the general concept of the steps I need to follow in order.
Thanks in advance for the support.

Obviously you already had custom?
Why don't you just follow the same method you used to get the custom rom the first time?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

not to easy.....
Since i know that after installing stock rom you won't be able to get root access in your DHD so in order to use custom ROM in your DHD first you need to have ROOT access so that you may follow script AAHK2 to get root and s-off even if you get root that's fine,that install CWM recovery so that you're about to get access for custom rom installation process.But before flash custom rom take backup or your current rom its not that much require but helpful.
Once all that done. Vol. Down and PWR button will let you go in to bootloader,hit power button and then from fastboot you have to type fastboot flash boot boot.img
then press power button again to get back to hboot screen where you will have recovery option hit there and install your desire custom rom.
if S-OFF then no need to flash boot.img,since i have S-ON so i thought let's mention you about it.if you don't flash your boot.img file then either you will hang in htc logo screen or in boot loop so for S-ON flash boot.img and for S-OFF no needed.
Thanks.

ranger4740 said:
Obviously you already had custom?
Why don't you just follow the same method you used to get the custom rom the first time?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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I wasnt the one who did it,my friends did that,and now he is not available

dr.patron99 said:
Since i know that after installing stock rom you won't be able to get root access in your DHD so in order to use custom ROM in your DHD first you need to have ROOT access so that you may follow script AAHK2 to get root and s-off even if you get root that's fine,that install CWM recovery so that you're about to get access for custom rom installation process.But before flash custom rom take backup or your current rom its not that much require but helpful.
Once all that done. Vol. Down and PWR button will let you go in to bootloader,hit power button and then from fastboot you have to type fastboot flash boot boot.img
then press power button again to get back to hboot screen where you will have recovery option hit there and install your desire custom rom.
if S-OFF then no need to flash boot.img,since i have S-ON so i thought let's mention you about it.if you don't flash your boot.img file then either you will hang in htc logo screen or in boot loop so for S-ON flash boot.img and for S-OFF no needed.
Thanks.
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I have S-OFF already,so the steps I need to do is:
1-Root my device
2-Install recovery image which is CWM.
but what about unlocking bootloader,I dunno if its locked or not,is there anyway to discover that ?
Thanks

scervany said:
I have S-OFF already,so the steps I need to do is:
1-Root my device
2-Install recovery image which is CWM.
but what about unlocking bootloader,I dunno if its locked or not,is there anyway to discover that ?
Thanks
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Yes you may unlock or relock bootloader in easiest way how i do,just need to download one file,i know it's chinese site but you need to open it some browser where you may able to translate whole page in order to understand what those chinese letters trying to explain.
this is the site,open in any browser where language translate supports,download file worth size 17.15MB so download it and install it,Once all done connect your DHD and it should detect your phone,Once it detects it will shows your phone current display like blank screen or whatever screen you're up to. now look in that app you will find several different icon click on 4th one like first one is with some S symbol in that line 4th one you have click in there you can see several different icons. Check for lock icon with htc written just click on it,will take 1 or 2min and you will have on your phone option for choose Yes or Choose No and press power button. This by far the easiest method.
If you don't want to follow this then go with htcdev will take some time but will unlock your bootloader too.
Or follow this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336
Enjoy.My personal advice choose the first one because it is the by far the easiest method to unlock bootloader and there are several other chinese site have made there softwares.
Thanks.

dr.patron99 said:
Yes you may unlock or relock bootloader in easiest way how i do,just need to download one file,i know it's chinese site but you need to open it some browser where you may able to translate whole page in order to understand what those chinese letters trying to explain.
this is the site,open in any browser where language translate supports,download file worth size 17.15MB so download it and install it,Once all done connect your DHD and it should detect your phone,Once it detects it will shows your phone current display like blank screen or whatever screen you're up to. now look in that app you will find several different icon click on 4th one like first one is with some S symbol in that line 4th one you have click in there you can see several different icons. Check for lock icon with htc written just click on it,will take 1 or 2min and you will have on your phone option for choose Yes or Choose No and press power button. This by far the easiest method.
If you don't want to follow this then go with htcdev will take some time but will unlock your bootloader too.
Or follow this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336
Enjoy.My personal advice choose the first one because it is the by far the easiest method to unlock bootloader and there are several other chinese site have made there softwares.
Thanks.
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I followed your instructions above,and finally I managed to unlock my bootloader and root my device then I installed the recovery image which was an easy issue.definitely this tool is the magic tool.
And a big thanks for you

[Q] Help New HTC One X user

Sorry for creating new thread, I did it because am finding it difficult to search it here.
Am and android novice and got HOX new, I need guide or link to the following questions.
1. My HOX is running on ICS 4.0.4, what is the latest version for the device and how can I update it.
2.How can I root the device?
3.I need step by step on how to flash my HOX with Custom Rom (both how to back up incase of bricking)
4. I wish to learn more about HOX, guide or link would be appreciated.
Thanks

Here you can read up
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832891

Thank you for the reply, please what is the latest stock version of HTC one X and please help me with link for stable Custom Rom (4.3 or 4.4), am having problem of choice on the above link.

Officially we are on 4.2.2 sense 5. Only CM custom builds are on 4.4. You can only go there if your hboot is high enough (safe is to be on 1.36/1.39 or higher)

Please how do I check my Hboot, kindly do me a favour by providing the direct link to the above ROM you mentioned.

Hboot number is stated in the bootloader and all those roms are in the original android dev section

Acupuncture said:
Please how do I check my Hboot, kindly do me a favour by providing the direct link to the above ROM you mentioned.
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you can check hboot by pressing volume down and power button at the same time do not release until your phone boots back into a white screen
search for the hboot line also check if your phone is s-on or s-off
cm 11(nightlies):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583037
root guide video
1/2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIeq8Jx28cs
2/2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lMHUgxwww
hit thanks If i helped you

suljo94 said:
you can check hboot by pressing volume down and power button at the same time do not release until your phone boots back into a white screen
search for the hboot line also check if your phone is s-on or s-off
cm 11(nightlies):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583037
root guide video
1/2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIeq8Jx28cs
2/2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80lMHUgxwww
hit thanks If i helped you
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Pardon my question,
How do I go back to normal screen after checking the Hboot?
I have seen CM nightlis, I need 4.2.2 sense 5 he mention. I will be glad if you provide me with the link

Acupuncture said:
Pardon my question,
How do I go back to normal screen after checking the Hboot?
I have seen CM nightlis, I need 4.2.2 sense 5 he mention. I will be glad if you provide me with the link
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go to fastboot with volume keys (up down) select fastboot(with on/off key) then select reboot
to update to sense 5
if you are not rooted(back in the fastboot screen unlocked= rooted locked+ no root)
go to settings=>about phone=>software updates
if you are rooted you must first relock bootloader flash original firmware which you will have backed up while rooting(nandroid)

Enjoy guys, i'm out

Mr Hofs said:
Enjoy guys, i'm out
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Don't go please...I still have some questions to ask

Mr Hofs said:
Enjoy guys, i'm out
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suljo94 said:
go to fastboot with volume keys (up down) select fastboot(with on/off key) then select reboot
to update to sense 5
if you are not rooted(back in the fastboot screen unlocked= rooted locked+ no root)
go to settings=>about phone=>software updates
if you are rooted you must first relock bootloader flash original firmware which you will have backed up while rooting(nandroid)
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I saw
***LOCKED***
S-ON
Hboot- 1.12.0000
eMMC -bootmode: disable
CPU -bootmode: disable
HW Secure boot: enable
Modem path: Off
Can I upgrade to 4.2.2 without locking or unlocking anything?
I don't have anything installed on the fone expect few pictures, is there any need for back up?
Can you help me with step to do nandroid back.
A Video can also be an added bonus.

Acupuncture said:
I saw
***LOCKED***
S-ON
Hboot- 1.12.0000
eMMC -bootmode: disable
CPU -bootmode: disable
HW Secure boot: enable
Modem path: Off
Can I upgrade to 4.2.2 without locking or unlocking anything?
I don't have anything installed on the fone expect few pictures, is there any need for back up?
Can you help me with step to do nandroid back.
A Video can also be an added bonus.
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yes just update your phone thru settings=>about phone(the last option)=>software updates
to do a nandroid backup you must unlock and flash custom recovery (video 1/2) do not flash a custom rom then simply in your recovery go to "backup & restore" and backup everything

suljo94 said:
yes just update your phone thru settings=>about phone(the last option)=>software updates
to do a nandroid backup you must unlock and flash custom recovery (video 1/2) do not flash a custom rom then simply in your recovery go to "backup & restore" and backup everything
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Do I need Nandroid app or is it in the recovery?
Help post a link of recovery that I should use.

Acupuncture said:
Do I need Nandroid app or is it in the recovery?
Help post a link of recovery that I should use.
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any recovery should do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7815OazAECQ
but first update your phone before trying to root

suljo94 said:
any recovery should do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7815OazAECQ
but first update your phone before trying to root
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Is nandroid the only back up I need if I want to flash custom rom, I aslo heard about flashing Kernel...can you throw more light on that please.

Acupuncture said:
Is nandroid the only back up I need if I want to flash custom rom, I aslo heard about flashing Kernel...can you throw more light on that please.
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yes nandroid also backups kernel
just follow the videos and you should be fine
now you should do stuff in the following order
update phone=>unlock bootloader=>flash custom recovery(cwm if you want cm11)=>flash boot.img in fastboot=> flash rom and gapps

suljo94 said:
yes nandroid also backups kernel
just follow the videos and you should be fine
now you should do stuff in the following order
update phone=>unlock bootloader=>flash custom recovery(cwm if you want cm11)=>flash boot.img in fastboot=> flash rom and gapps
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I think am getting better now, a friend told me that I need network to flash KERNEL before I can flash custom rom. How true is that?
Is it possible to unlock bootloader without been connected to the internet?
Like how many MB will it take to upgrade from 4.0.4 to 4.2.2 (Data subscription is a bit high in my location)
Thanks for bringing to your precious time to assist me.

suljo94 said:
yes nandroid also backups kernel
just follow the videos and you should be fine
now you should do stuff in the following order
update phone=>unlock bootloader=>flash custom recovery(cwm if you want cm11)=>flash boot.img in fastboot=> flash rom and gapps
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Is flashing custom recovery the same as nandroid backup, if NO! Please tell me how to do it.

Acupuncture said:
I think am getting better now, a friend told me that I need network to flash KERNEL before I can flash custom rom. How true is that?
Is it possible to unlock bootloader without been connected to the internet?
Like how many MB will it take to upgrade from 4.0.4 to 4.2.2 (Data subscription is a bit high in my location)
Thanks for bringing to your precious time to assist me.
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600mb
cm11 and gapps is 300 mb
and then a recovery + files
approx 1gb for everything
a nandroid backup is just a backup of your original rom(or custom rom)

Problem with m8, need to flash ROM

Hello, i have one piece M8 with some touch problems. .I cannot boot in fastboot mode either. I tried holding power button and vol down button but no luck. I want to flash a ROM on my phone and i have adb on my pc. Can anyone suggest a ROM and also help me boot in recovery or fastboot? Thanks

andrew21 said:
Hello, i have one piece M8 with some touch problems. .I cannot boot in fastboot mode either. I tried holding power button and vol down button but no luck. I want to flash a ROM on my phone and i have adb on my pc. Can anyone suggest a ROM and also help me boot in recovery or fastboot? Thanks
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Firstly, are you rooted? To install a ROM, you need to at least root and get a custom recovery like TWRP.
I used this toolkit to root. It also has an adb feature that boots your phone into fastboot or recovery.
If you don't trust the toolkit and have adb installed, you could try this.
Connect your phone and open a CMD window.
Type
adb devices
Make sure the phone is a connected device,
Then type
adb reboot fastboot
This should get you into fastboot and from there you can reboot to recovery if you need using volume and power buttons.
or just use adb reboot recovery to get to recovery straight away.
There are loads of roms available including: ARHD, ViperOne, Insertcoin etc.
Try looking for reviews on youtube or just read about them in these forums and pick one. Your can always wipe your device and flash another if you don't like one.
EDIT: As niorun said below, disable Fast Boot option under Power in Settings or it won't work.

andrew21 said:
Hello, i have one piece M8 with some touch problems. .I cannot boot in fastboot mode either. I tried holding power button and vol down button but no luck. I want to flash a ROM on my phone and i have adb on my pc. Can anyone suggest a ROM and also help me boot in recovery or fastboot? Thanks
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Also be sure to check if your 'Fast boot' option is switched off! You can't boot into Fastboot if its on.
Go to Settings>Power>Fast Boot.

I cannot enter fastboot through adb commands and even when i switch on the phone i cannot get past welcome screen since touchscreen not working......help?

andrew21 said:
I cannot enter fastboot through adb commands and even when i switch on the phone i cannot get past welcome screen since touchscreen not working......help?
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Touchscreen issue seems like a hardware problem and I'm not sure what you could really do about that other than send it in for a repair. If you can't get past the welcome screen, you can't disable the fastboot option so I'm not sure how to get around that.
Have you tried to adb into recovery?

andrew21 said:
I cannot enter fastboot through adb commands and even when i switch on the phone i cannot get past welcome screen since touchscreen not working......help?
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Please lets start by telling us what you've done already.
Unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery etc... etc...?

I somehow reached the power option and turned fastboot off....then i successfully entered into bootloader. Now when i did "fastboot getvar all" i get this model: product: m8_ul
what to do next and how and which rom to install? I have m8 toolkit and know how to use it.

andrew21 said:
I somehow reached the power option and turned fastboot off....then i successfully entered into bootloader and i dont know remember what option i selected...now my m8 shows red triangle on the screen, what to do?
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I've never seen that, but before you continue... You want to flash a custom ROM, right?
Before you can do that you need a Custom Recovery and a ROM suited for your needs. Do you already have them?
If you have, i suggest to follow the instructies inside the threads
If you haven't, i suggest to read and follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
EDIT: We can't tell you which ROM to use, that is your own decision!

Niorun said:
I've never seen that, but before you continue... You want to flash a custom ROM, right?
Before you can do that you need a Custom Recovery and a ROM suited for your needs. Do you already have them?
If you have, i suggest to follow the instructies inside the threads
If you haven't, i suggest to read and follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
EDIT: We can't tell you which ROM to use, that is your own decision!
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I need to flash Stock ROM just to repair my m8....can you pls suggest any and give download link? I know how to flash ROM by using toolkit...
1) unlock bootloader
2) Flash recovery
3) Copy rom to sdcard and flash it through recovery
is that correct?

andrew21 said:
I need to flash Stock ROM just to repair my m8....can you pls suggest any and give download link? I know how to flash ROM by using toolkit...
1) unlock bootloader
2) Flash recovery
3) Copy rom to sdcard and flash it through recovery
is that correct?
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That is correct, however I have no experience with going back to stock!
If you have made a nandroid backup before you flashed custom recovery that would be the easiest way.
Read the thread i posted earlier, going back to stock is explained there.

Niorun said:
That is correct, however i have no experience of going back to stock!
If you have made a nandroid backup before you flashed custom recovery that would be the easiest way.
Read the thread i posted earlier, going back to stock is explained there.
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Then pls give me download link for any good custom rom for this product: m8_ul
thanks.

andrew21 said:
Then pls give me download link for any good custom rom for this product: m8_ul
thanks.
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Again, i can't make a decision for you. But my personal choice would be ARHD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694917

Niorun said:
Again, i can't make a decision for you. But my personal choice would be ARHD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694917
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Can i use this stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
Also, what should i select odexed or deodexed?

andrew21 said:
Can i use this stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
Also, what should i select odexed or deodexed?
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I'd say the odexed one if you are going for the stock anyway, otherwise i'd suggest ARHD.

Niorun said:
I'd say the odexed one if you are going for the stock anyway, otherwise i'd suggest ARHD.
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Ok thanks bro

andrew21 said:
Ok thanks bro
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No problem, is everything running as expected again?

Niorun said:
No problem, is everything running as expected again?
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Actually my customer asked me to return the piece without repairing so bad luck.....anyway thanks for your help and suggestions bro