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
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Previously, I asked something similar when the JSS15R was released. I was told that when OTA is installed, it overwrites the custom recovery with the stock one and that we can flash the custom recovery later. But why does everybody seems to be going back to stock version.
Also, if I go back to stock recovery will the root work?
littleromeo said:
Previously, I asked something similar when the JSS15R was released. I was told that when OTA is installed, it overwrites the custom recovery with the stock one and that we can flash the custom recovery later. But why does everybody seems to be going back to stock version.
Also, if I go back to stock recovery will the root work?
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Flashing back to stock recovery will insure a successful installation. Usually if you're on a custom recovery it'll go through the process of installing then fail towards the end. You can always flash back to custom recovery after you confirm the installation has gone through.
littleromeo said:
Previously, I asked something similar when the JSS15R was released. I was told that when OTA is installed, it overwrites the custom recovery with the stock one and that we can flash the custom recovery later. But why does everybody seems to be going back to stock version.
Also, if I go back to stock recovery will the root work?
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Traditionally stock recovery is what OTAs work with and what the manufacturer tests with so you are assured everything will work.
That being said, on a platform by platform basis, it is possible the custom recoveries will flash the OTAs fine.
From past OTA updates, people have found custom recovery successfully flashes the OTA for the Nexus 7 2013.
You can flash back to stock or use TWRP/CWM. Either will work (I've tested on WiFi/Flo but I believe folks on LTE/Deb have said the same)
Thanks. flashed the ota with latest twrp along with super su. Everything works fine.
Hi, small question.
I have an bootloader unlocked international HTC One M8.
I want to keep the stock ROM and Recovery as I want to be able to install the latest updates.
Is there a way to Root it without having to flash another ROM and Recovery?
fmsidoe said:
Hi, small question.
I have an bootloader unlocked international HTC One M8.
I want to keep the stock ROM and Recovery as I want to be able to install the latest updates.
Is there a way to Root it without having to flash another ROM and Recovery?
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yes, install custom recovery, install superSU, then flash stock recovery.
I keep the custom recovery, and then if an update come out, you can flash the stock recovery.
I'm on stock rooted Sense --401.4 and I want to update to --401.5 version. I have s-off, and custom recovery, and am rooted.
Although I have a constant "system update" notification on my notification bar, I really cannot update because of the custom recovery. Is there any fully stock version of the latest ROM available which I can flash to update? Mike1986 hasn't provided it yet. Is there any other way to update easily? I really don't want to switch to custom ROMs for the update, and I really don't want to factory reset my phone right now.
Is there any way we can flash OTA update .zips? If yes, I really cannot find them on XDA, so can anyone guide me to them (and a guide on how to flash them?). Thank you.
You can flash stock recovery.img and then perform Update. İ tried and it is working. But you lose root. After Update Flash Custom recovery and supersu zip.
abdyasar said:
You can flash stock recovery.img and then perform Update. İ tried and it is working. But you lose root. After Update Flash Custom recovery and supersu zip.
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Thanks, I'll try this
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).
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