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[Q] Hi guys - Stock recovery

How does one backup the existing stock recovery, before installing Clockwork or whatever other custom recovery you have?
I'm assuming you can't use Download mode, because that's just one direction, from computer to cell.
Could you maybe use a program like Root Explorer to copy the stock files to the SD card?
If this is possible, how would you package it into a tar suitable for Odin later on?
Thanks guys!

andyistic said:
How does one backup the existing stock recovery, before installing Clockwork or whatever other custom recovery you have?
I'm assuming you can't use Download mode, because that's just one direction, from computer to cell.
Could you maybe use a program like Root Explorer to copy the stock files to the SD card?
If this is possible, how would you package it into a tar suitable for Odin later on?
Thanks guys!
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CF Auto Root gives you root and stock recovery. Not sure if thats what youre looking to do?

SwellVermin said:
CF Auto Root gives you root and stock recovery. Not sure if thats what youre looking to do?
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I thought that was only for rooting your cell, not making a backup of the current recovery code.

You don't need to, you can find a stock recovery flashable here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476

CNexus said:
You don't need to, you can find a stock recovery flashable here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476
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I'm on Android 4.3, so I would like the 4.3 version of stock recovery available before I replace it with Clockwork or Twerp.

andyistic said:
I'm on Android 4.3, so I would like the 4.3 version of stock recovery available before I replace it with Clockwork or Twerp.
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It really doesn't matter what version of stock recovery you have, they're all the same.

CNexus said:
It really doesn't matter what version of stock recovery you have, they're all the same.
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So if I extract recovery.img from Samsung's tar.md5 package, can I just use Odin to load the .img into the cell, or do I need to add a script to it?

[Q/HELP] Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select blah blah..

Hello, my dumb ass decided to root using CFRoot, then it said it failed so I tried to flash the CFAutoRoot in Odin. Well, I tried booting my phone, after saying f*** it, and now I'm greeted with 'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.' what can I do? I just bought this phone, so if I screwed it up, I'm in trouble.

What phone and what rom is it running?

audit13 said:
What phone and what rom is it running?
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SGH-I747(AT&T Samsung Galaxy 3), and the stock 4.3 rom

Unfortunately, there is no way to flash a stock AT&T 4.3 ROM to this phone as AT&T never released a full ROM, only an update.
Did you try reconnecting it to Kies to try and re-flash?

audit13 said:
What phone and what rom is it running?
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audit13 said:
Unfortunately, there is no way to flash a stock AT&T 4.3 ROM to this phone as AT&T never released a full ROM, only an update.
Did you try reconnecting it to Kies to try and re-flash?
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I'm on 4.3 update I meant, and how can I reflash? I'm in Kies now.

Wesley. said:
I'm on 4.3 update I meant, and how can I reflash? I'm in Kies now.
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Does Kies detect your phone at all? Is there a recover option? Sorry, I haven't used Kies for a long time so I don't remember what options are available.
Maybe this will help: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00052703/61329

audit13 said:
Does Kies detect your phone at all? Is there a recover option? Sorry, I haven't used Kies for a long time so I don't remember what options are available.
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I went to tools -> Firmware upgrade and initialization, entered my model # & S/N, and it's 'Downloading file for firmware emergency recovery of 'GALAXY S III '(SGH-I747)' from the server...' so it says, which I got to from Kies. Should I let it run its course?

Wesley. said:
I went to tools -> Firmware upgrade and initialization, entered my model # & S/N, and it's 'Downloading file for firmware emergency recovery of 'GALAXY S III '(SGH-I747)' from the server...' so it says, which I got to from Kies. Should I let it run its course?
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I'm not sure as I have never used this Kies option. I have always re-flashed via Odin. Your case is different because there is no full 4.3 AT&T Rom that can be flashed via Odin.
Is there any warranty on your phone?

audit13 said:
I'm not sure as I have never used this Kies option. I have always re-flashed via Odin. Your case is different because there is no full 4.3 AT&T Rom that can be flashed via Odin.
Is there any warranty on your phone?
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It says Warranty Bit: 1 on Download mode

Wesley. said:
It says Warranty Bit: 1
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Looks like you tripped the Knox counter when you tried to root the phone. Did you get it from AT&T? Maybe you could take it back and get it exchanged for another one since it got pooched while running Kies?

audit13 said:
Looks like you tripped the Knox counter when you tried to root the phone. Did you get it from AT&T? Maybe you could take it back and get it exchanged for another one since it got pooched while running Kies?
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I got it from Walmart because AT&T was going to take two hours, lol. And, how would I go about doing that? I'm not a good liar, and I don't know how I pooched it lol

Wesley. said:
I got it from Walmart because AT&T was going to take two hours, lol. And, how would I go about doing that? I'm not a good liar, and I don't know how I pooched it lol
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Well, if you take it to an AT&T or Walmart store, they may not care that you tripped the counter. If they send it in to Samsung for repair, they may not care either. However, there's always the chance that AT&T/Walmart/Samsung would allow repairing the phone at no charge.

audit13 said:
Well, if you take it to an AT&T or Walmart store, they may not care that you tripped the counter. If they send it in to Samsung for repair, they may not care either. However, there's always the chance that AT&T/Walmart/Samsung would allow repairing the phone at no charge.
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Is there any way I could try flashing a rom?

Wesley. said:
Is there any way I could try flashing a rom?
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You would need to install a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM. A custom recovery can be installed via Odin if you find the right file.
Do not flash any stock Samsung 4.3 ROM or a custom rom unless Knox has been removed.

audit13 said:
You would need to install a custom recovery in order to flash a custom ROM. A custom recovery can be installed via Odin if you find the right file.
Do not flash any stock Samsung 4.3 ROM or a custom rom unless Knox has been removed.
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I have CWM Recovery, what can I do now? I am rooted, however Knox isn't disabled. Any way I can disable it? I'm unable to boot my phone up, when I try it says 'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select blah blah..', and I'm in the Download mode now.

Wesley. said:
I have CWM Recovery, what can I do now? I am rooted, however Knox isn't disabled. Any way I can disable it? I'm unable to boot my phone up, when I try it says 'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select blah blah..', and I'm in the Download mode now.
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Are you running the latest version of CWM? If you can't boot into your OS, how do you know you are rooted?
Flashing another ROM will remove knox.
Copy a custom rom to a microSD card (do not unzip the ROM which is a single zip file), boot into recovery mode, wipe cache, wipe data, wipe Dalvik, and install the ROM from SDcard1.
I have the latest experimental Cyanfox on my i747m from here: http://cyanfox-rom.com/downloads/?folder=d2att/

audit13 said:
Are you running the latest version of CWM? If you can't boot into your OS, how do you know you are rooted?
Flashing another ROM will remove knox.
Copy a custom rom to a microSD card (do not unzip the ROM which is a single zip file), boot into recovery mode, wipe cache, wipe data, wipe Dalvik, and install the ROM from SDcard1.
I have the latest experimental Cyanfox on my i747m from here: http://cyanfox-rom.com/downloads/?folder=d2att/
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I was able to before, however in Odin I was trying to flash something(a root file), and it said failed, so i rebooted and now i'm stuck. D:

Wesley. said:
I was able to before, however in Odin I was trying to flash something(a root file), and it said failed, so i rebooted and now i'm stuck. D:
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When did you flash CWM? Is it 6.0.4.5? How did you flash it? Via Odin?

I can't boot into recovery, I get the firmware upgrade thing again. i have no idea what version it is, and yes via odin

Wesley. said:
I can't boot into recovery, I get the firmware upgrade thing again. i have no idea what version it is, and yes via odin
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For recovery, are you holding the home button, volume up, and then pressing and holding power? You need to hold all 3 until you see some blue text appear on the screen, then let go of the power button.

S4 Mini (i9195) firmware change Q

So i've got a rooted S4 Mini running on stock firmware (4.2.2) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2.
I've got a few questions about the procedure... What can i do to keep my contacts and text messages? I don't mind the apps much because i can install them again but if there's any way to keep those i'd find it helpful.
Also do i need to make a full backup before? And if so how should i do it?
My phone has the stock firmware from the carrier i bought it from (MEO - Portugal) and the only Portuguese 4.4.2 firmware i found on the samsung website is from Vodafone... Is that a problem? Is there a way to remove everything Vodafone related from the phone after i install it? Will my MEO sim card still work?
Final question, as the phone is rooted, will i need to root it again after?
I know it's a lot of questions but if someone could please help me i'd be very appreciated! Thanks

rkmgz said:
So i've got a rooted S4 Mini running on stock firmware (4.2.2) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2.
I've got a few questions about the procedure... What can i do to keep my contacts and text messages? I don't mind the apps much because i can install them again but if there's any way to keep those i'd find it helpful.
Also do i need to make a full backup before? And if so how should i do it?
My phone has the stock firmware from the carrier i bought it from (MEO - Portugal) and the only Portuguese 4.4.2 firmware i found on the samsung website is from Vodafone... Is that a problem? Is there a way to remove everything Vodafone related from the phone after i install it? Will my MEO sim card still work?
Final question, as the phone is rooted, will i need to root it again after?
I know it's a lot of questions but if someone could please help me i'd be very appreciated! Thanks
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To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.

XxM4tzexX said:
To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
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Since I am in the same boat is there anywhere a procedure on how to do upgrade. Mine is also rooted and has 4.2.2. Not sure about CW or anything else. Guess I can do upgrade by loading firmware on flash card then power the device off and press volume down + home + power for a while? Once in download mode just point to file and let it go?

XxM4tzexX said:
To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
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Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps

rkmgz said:
Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
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Is your firmware in ZIP formar?

saopacic said:
Since I am in the same boat is there anywhere a procedure on how to do upgrade. Mine is also rooted and has 4.2.2. Not sure about CW or anything else. Guess I can do upgrade by loading firmware on flash card then power the device off and press volume down + home + power for a while? Once in download mode just point to file and let it go?
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rkmgz said:
Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
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The official firmwares from samsung-updates or sammobile are in .tar-format. You have to flash them through Odin.
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521928

saopacic said:
Is your firmware in ZIP formar?
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Yes it is in a ZIP format.

XxM4tzexX said:
The official firmwares from samsung-updates or sammobile are in .tar-format. You have to flash them through Odin.
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521928
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The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)

rkmgz said:
The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
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md5 should be ok with Odin. I was going to try one of the custom firmwares wich is in zip format. do I install it via pow-vol down?

rkmgz said:
The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
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Unpack the zip and delete the .dll file. You only need the .tar.md5 (I suppose it had this ending).
saopacic said:
md5 should be ok with Odin. I was going to try one of the custom firmwares wich is in zip format. do I install it via pow-vol down?
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The custom roms are installed in a custom recovery (CWM, Philz Touch, TWRP ; access over power+vol up).

XxM4tzexX said:
Unpack the zip and delete the .dll file. You only need the .tar.md5 (I suppose it had this ending).
The custom roms are installed in a custom recovery (CWM, Philz Touch, TWRP ; access over power+vol up).
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Thanks.
I have intalled it now together with new kernel. Also installed GAPP so I can sync my data from Google. Seems to work so far.

Stock TW Firmware/Bootloader/Modem N910TUVU2DOK2 [UNMODIFIED][Mirror]

Mirror Link to N910TUVU2DOK2_N910TTMB2DOK2_TMB [FULL STOCK ROM]
Also: BOOTLOADER & MODEM
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Full Untouched ROM from Sammobile
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!asRzgCYb!f8ssb_v6zDxYJ8_u1ygzpothj1arjRmMdM_opGz8QO0
Bootloader file:
Android File Host: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!atYXVJQI!KSMHRMcH4qPgoP7sxSWM0ihNMOU-eQwYISaimam5tdk
Modem file:
Android File Host: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!vlQ2VILY!NFCASlvP7Rf5kB3d2eN2sy3MC_3SLmQ945dRKB1nfzU
User: @eduardog131 provided links just to the modem and bootloader in a later post in this thread. I am simply providing the link in the OP Thanks!

OK so do we use odin

Thanks. Will we be able to root and custom recovery?

lilila said:
Thanks. Will we be able to root and custom recovery?
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You should be able to ODIN flash TWRP then you will need to flash a custom kernel to get root, and flash Superuser.
I have not tried it yet though, so I have not verified if it works or not.

I tried flash clean rom via odin, fully bootup, reboot to download, installed TWRP recovery, then flashed superuser.zip. Bootloop.
There was this other article on the net about the 910C saying they got 5.1.1 but you have to flash back your booloader to 5.0.1.

Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.

poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Did it work?

poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Do you have a link for beastmode?

Rollablunt420 said:
Did it work?
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Dunno. Left laptop at work but should since it's not enforcing. I'll know in a few hours.
sdaelr said:
Do you have a link for beastmode?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3238775
Alternatively AEL or other non enforcing 5.1.1 compatible kernel are needed for Samsung lollipop 5.1 or greater with root.

poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Yes, it works for me.
来自我的 SM-N910T 上的 Tapatalk

Ripped the BL/CP parts straight from the firmware.
Since I assume none of you want to exactly download a 1.84GB file for just a bootloader and modem upgrade (why would you go back to stock), here are the BL/CP parts!
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[Update: 13-1-16: PIT file now available to recover from a bad brick]
[DO NOT USE UNLESS YOU NEED TO REPARTITION YOUR PARTITION TABLE, OR YOU'RE IN A BAD BRICK.]
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960684492
INSTALLING THESE FILES
1. Load phone in download mode. (Vol down+Home+Power)
2. Open ODIN3 on your computer. (Make sure the Samsung drivers are installed.)
3. Load the booloader file in BL.
3a. Load the modem file in CP.
4. Hit the start button, and let the files flash.
5. If there are no error messages in the log portion of ODIN3, then you have successfully flashed and upgraded to the 5.1.1 bootloader.
NOTE: At this time, you CANNOT downgrade from the 5.1.1 bootloader, so take caution.
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Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409

eduardog131 said:
Ripped the BL/CP parts straight from the firmware.
Since I assume none of you want to exactly download a 1.84GB file for just a bootloader and modem upgrade (why would you go back to stock), here are the BL/CP parts!
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INSTALLING THESE FILES
1. Load phone in download mode. (Vol down+Home+Power)
2. Open ODIN3 on your computer. (Make sure the Samsung drivers are installed.)
3. Load the booloader file in BL.
3a. Load the modem file in CP.
4. Hit the start button, and let the files flash.
5. If there are no error messages in the log portion of ODIN3, then you have successfully flashed and upgraded to the 5.1.1 bootloader.
NOTE: At this time, it is unknown if you can downgrade from the 5.1.1 bootloader, so take caution.
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Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409
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Pretty cool... Can you please do the same for the T3 version?

domhall said:
Pretty cool... Can you please do the same for the T3 version?
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Sure, when I get time at home. (That is, unless someone beats me.)

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Razgriz said:
DOK2 is for both versions of the TMo Note 4.
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T3 isn't interchangeable with T firmware.

I'm gonna go on the limb here, I'm 50% certain you can't go back to COG2... Be very cautious... When I Odin'ed DOK2 the process seemed odd not sure why lol

Will say modem on DOK2 seems way more stable, I don't seem to have as many data drops, and me personally I could give two s**ts if I can go back to cog2..doesnt matter as you can still flash those roms, I'm on a DOK2 Bootloader and modem with a cog2 rom right now...by the way thanks for the bootloader and modem files man..lol..really didnt wanna go back to stock
Sent from my SM-N920T using xda app-developers app

manufan721 said:
Will say modem on DOK2 seems way more stable, I don't seem to have as many data drops, and me personally I could give two s**ts if I can go back to cog2..doesnt matter as you can still flash those roms, I'm on a DOK2 Bootloader and modem with a cog2 rom right now...by the way thanks for the bootloader and modem files man..lol..really didnt wanna go back to stock
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Yeah, pretty much agree here. This new modem has given me a lot less data drops. I had really spotty HSPA, with it dropping so constantly. Tested it out during school today and it hasn't dropped.
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N910T3 BL+CP parts ripped! I also managed to acquire a PIT file for the T3...DO NOT LOAD THE PIT FILE INTO ODIN3! I HAVE IT IN CASE SOMEONE WHO HAS A SEVERE BRICK CAN USE IT!
Same instructions as before for flashing the BL+CP parts. Reference a few posts up.
Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009029
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009028
PIT FILE (YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! DO NOT LOAD UNLESS THERE IS A SEVERE BRICK.)https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009027

Confirm once you load DKO2 BL you can't go back to COG2 BL

ALLDAT said:
Confirm once you load DKO2 BL you can't go back to COG2 BL
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Lawdy.. lol how many threads have you asked this in. I answered this in another thread.

Flash TWRP on RUU'ed Stock ROM without PC?

Hey,
Quick question, I'm away on holiday and had to use an RUU to reset my phone completely back to stock. I don't have my PC with me but was wondering if there might be any other way to get TRWP installed so I can get back to custom ROM's before the end of my trip?
Regards,
Ravi

rav101 said:
Hey,
Quick question, I'm away on holiday and had to use an RUU to reset my phone completely back to stock. I don't have my PC with me but was wondering if there might be any other way to get TRWP installed so I can get back to custom ROM's before the end of my trip?
Regards,
Ravi
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I've described how to do this for CM-based ROMS with Samsung devices. Unfortunately, I know of no way to do this for the HTC 10. The issue is getting it rooted. My understanding is that the Sunshine app can root some 10s, but not all. You could try that. When you run the app it will do a series of tests on your device. If it cannot be rooted by the app it will give the message, "Root is required first." Otherwise, the app can root your device and proceed from there. Once rooted you could then use Flashify to install TWRP.

2PS6IMG.zip

rav101 said:
Hey,
Quick question, I'm away on holiday and had to use an RUU to reset my phone completely back to stock. I don't have my PC with me but was wondering if there might be any other way to get TRWP installed so I can get back to custom ROM's before the end of my trip?
Regards,
Ravi
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Like post 3 said. Just get the no wipe firmware that comes with twrp and change the name then reboot to download and flash it

Haldi4803 said:
2PS6IMG.zip
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twinnfamous said:
Like post 3 said. Just get the no wipe firmware that comes with twrp and change the name then reboot to download and flash it
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Thanks guys!!
I'm trying to figure out, if I want to flash just the recovery with the no wipe zip, can I delete all the other .img files within the zip or do I have to edit the Android-info.txt for the corresponding lines?
No issue in flashing the no wipe file as it is, just curious for future reference if I wanted to create easy 2PS6IMG.zip's in the future.
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA Labs

I simply take the firmware.zip from OTA, delete all .img files, rename twrp.IMG to recovery.IMG and repack it to 2PS6IMG.zip
You don't need to change the android-info.txt as partitions without images won't get wiped, even if it says so.
You can flash Boot, Recovery and..... And.... Which was the third one? Without S-Off or signed firmware package.