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Hey all,
So I received a notification for a system update to 4.4.3, and I had survival mode in SuperSU checked, so I went ahead and followed the procedure. Turns off, then reboots into TWRP. From there I reboot again using the TWRP option, and it boots into android just fine. Notification is gone, still with root. But then I go to settings >> about to find that I'm still running on 4.4.2. Manually check for update, says there isn't one available. Give it a day or so and the notification comes up again. Repeat, and same thing. I'm stuck with the notification again.
So, how do I get rid of the notification, or more preferably, how to I update to 4.4.3 keeping the root? Thanks.
UnfriendlyTurtle said:
Hey all,
So I received a notification for a system update to 4.4.3, and I had survival mode in SuperSU checked, so I went ahead and followed the procedure. Turns off, then reboots into TWRP. From there I reboot again using the TWRP option, and it boots into android just fine. Notification is gone, still with root. But then I go to settings >> about to find that I'm still running on 4.4.2. Manually check for update, says there isn't one available. Give it a day or so and the notification comes up again. Repeat, and same thing. I'm stuck with the notification again.
So, how do I get rid of the notification, or more preferably, how to I update to 4.4.3 keeping the root? Thanks.
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You can't update the "normal way" like that with a custom recovery. When you try to do that, it tries to boot into the stock recovery to update, but since you have a custom recovery, it will fail everytime if you do it that way. What you have to do is flash the OTA zip using TWRP. You can find the OTA zip in /cache on your device. Or you can just download the update zip from these forums.
UnfriendlyTurtle said:
Hey all,
So I received a notification for a system update to 4.4.3, and I had survival mode in SuperSU checked, so I went ahead and followed the procedure. Turns off, then reboots into TWRP. From there I reboot again using the TWRP option, and it boots into android just fine. Notification is gone, still with root. But then I go to settings >> about to find that I'm still running on 4.4.2. Manually check for update, says there isn't one available. Give it a day or so and the notification comes up again. Repeat, and same thing. I'm stuck with the notification again.
So, how do I get rid of the notification, or more preferably, how to I update to 4.4.3 keeping the root? Thanks.
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Since 4.4.4 is out, just download the full firmware package from Google and flash system, boot. Only those two.
If you don't know how to do that, the Nexus 5 forums has some great stickies that are mostly relevant to this device.
charesa39 said:
You can't update the "normal way" like that with a custom recovery. When you try to do that, it tries to boot into the stock recovery to update, but since you have a custom recovery, it will fail everytime if you do it that way. What you have to do is flash the OTA zip using TWRP. You can find the OTA zip in /cache on your device. Or you can just download the update zip from these forums.
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Right, thanks for the information. So I repeated and booted into TWRP again. Tapped 'Install', navigated to /cache, saw a couple of folders named 'back up', 'lost+found', and then a file name of a large string of letters followed by the recognisable "razor KTU70 from KOT49H", so I went ahead and flashed the latter, checking 'verify signature'. Runs through a few commands and in a few seconds comes back as failed, so I reboot into the OS.
Any ideas?
Aerowinder said:
Since 4.4.4 is out, just download the full firmware package from Google and flash system, boot. Only those two.
If you don't know how to do that, the Nexus 5 forums has some great stickies that are mostly relevant to this device.
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I think I have an idea, but I'll check just to be sure. Thanks for the direction.
Exactly the same for me. Installing the ota sent me to my TWRP recovery. Reboot - > still in 4.4.2.
Reading this thread, I went to TWRP recovery, installed the update from cache and like you, it failed.
Any suggestions? Did your idea work?
Where do I find the 4.4.4 mentioned here and how do I flash it in TWRP? Is install the same as flash in TWRP?
Thanks.
Anderson2 said:
Exactly the same for me. Installing the ota sent me to my TWRP recovery. Reboot - > still in 4.4.2.
Reading this thread, I went to TWRP recovery, installed the update from cache and like you, it failed.
Any suggestions? Did your idea work?
Where do I find the 4.4.4 mentioned here and how do I flash it in TWRP? Is install the same as flash in TWRP?
Thanks.
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If it fails look to see what the specific error is. It would help to know that. If you pulled it from your cache then I assume it was downloaded by itself and should be the correct OTA. I do NOT have the "Zip file signature verification." box checked or "Enable MD5 verification of backup files." but I am extremely careful to flash/install the correct files. The OTA installed fine for me two days ago using TWRP 2.7.1.0. The 4.4.4 mentioned earlier is the factory image. You will need adb and fastboot installed on your computer to flash the factory image or any image that is pulled from inside the factory image. Wug's toolkit will work also, I think, but I've never used any toolkits. Eventually there will be a stock 4.4.4 rom that you can flash/install in TWRP but I'm not aware of one right now.
You can take the normal updates with root and TWRP (I did), but a custom kernel will prevent them from installing.
I retried to install the downloaded ota file from cache, but this time I checked zip file verification and got the error message that zip verification failed.
File name was
df43279bcf6bb6a0ae403249c3e6f314d0a7eb77.signed-razor-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.df43279b.zip
So it seems the downloaded ota file may be corrupted. How do I get my Nexus 7 2013 to re-download a new one?
(The ota download for my Nexus 5 installed with no problems - but I think it didn't go through TWRP even though TWRP is installed there too).
Thanks
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Further
I renamed the ota file and in settings checked for system update and got a response that my system is upto date. But it is still 4.4.2.
Need to re-download the ota. How?
Changed the system date to 2 weeks earlier and succeeded in re-downloading the ota file.
So I retried installing it and it again took me to my TWRP recovery screen. I again installed the ota from cache and again the zip verification failed : 1
And the update failed again.
Still on 4.4.2
Did not change any system files as far as I know.
Need help.
Why don't you guys download the stock firmware from Google (link in my signature), and use fastboot to flash system.img, boot.img (DO NOT run the batch file)? If it's a lack of knowledge, all you need do is ask, and I or someone else would be happy to teach you how to use it (fastboot). If you're going to be modifying your Nexus device, you need to learn fastboot. You guys have got to learn the proper way to do things.
You've put forth so much effort to fix a system that is not meant for modified (rooted, customized) phones. You can't fix it, stop trying. Just do it the proper way. And do not use a toolkit. They don't teach you anything, they spoon-feed.
Aerowinder said:
Why don't you guys download the stock firmware from Google (link in my signature), and use fastboot to flash system.img, boot.img (DO NOT run the batch file)? If it's a lack of knowledge, all you need do is ask, and I or someone else would be happy to teach you how to use it (fastboot). If you're going to be modifying your Nexus device, you need to learn fastboot. You guys have got to learn the proper way to do things.
You've put forth so much effort to fix a system that is not meant for modified (rooted, customized) phones. You can't fix it, stop trying. Just do it the proper way. And do not use a toolkit. They don't teach you anything, they spoon-feed.
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I don't use a toolkit and would be happy to flash the system.Img and boot.img but need instructions on how to do it. You said the stock firmware link is in your signature but it isn't.
I would like to skip 4.4.3 and go directly from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4. I'm talking about a nexus 7 2013 wifi.
So I need the following information to proceed .
1. The Link to download system.img and boot.img for the nexus 7 2013 wifi. Which files exactly?
2. I have fastboot and adb installed on my windows 7 laptop because I used them (once) to root but I don't remember how I used them that one time. How exactly do I use fastboot to flash 4.4.4 ?
3. I presume I will lose root. How do I regain it after the above.
Thank you.
Anderson2 said:
I don't use a toolkit and would be happy to flash the system.Img and boot.img but need instructions on how to do it. You said the stock firmware link is in your signature but it isn't.
I would like to skip 4.4.3 and go directly from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4. I'm talking about a nexus 7 2013 wifi.
So I need the following information to proceed .
1. The Link to download system.img and boot.img for the nexus 7 2013 wifi. Which files exactly?
2. I have fastboot and adb installed on my windows 7 laptop because I used them (once) to root but I don't remember how I used them that one time. How exactly do I use fastboot to flash 4.4.4 ?
3. I presume I will lose root. How do I regain it after the above.
Thank you.
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1. The Google firmware link in my signature is the one you want. You say you have the 2013 wifi model, aka flo, aka razor. "Factory Images "razor" for Nexus 7 [2013] (Wi-Fi)" is the proper section for you. You want 4.4.4 (KTU84P), and that's at the bottom of the razor section. Click the link to download.
2. Download the most up to date ADB/Fastboot from the link in my signature (19.0.2 (API 19)). Don't extract it yet.
3. You will lose root. Download SuperSU from my signature. 2.00 is the current version. After you download that, you can put it on your device so you can flash it in recovery in a few minutes.
The firmware you downloaded is razor-ktu84p-factory-b1b2c0da.tgz. This is a compressed archive, and you will need to extract it. If you don't know how, 7-Zip should work.
So, you've extracted the files. Delete flash-all.bat, flash-all.sh, flash-base.sh (so you don't accidentally run them).
Now, all you have left is bootloader-flo-flo-04.02.img and image-razor-ktu84p.zip.
Extract image-razor-ktu84p.zip to the current directory, so you will now have bootloader-flo-flo-04.02.img, boot.img, cache.img, recovery.img, system.img, userdata.img, android-info.txt, image-razor-ktu84p.zip in your folder.
Delete userdata.img, flashing this on accident will wipe your data. Delete image-razor-ktu84p.zip, android-info.txt, cache.img, recovery.img (this is stock recovery, you want TWRP).
Now you have boot.img, bootloader-flo-flo-04.02.img, system.img.
Remember the ADB & Fastboot zip you downloaded from my signature? Extract it to the directory with bootloader-flo-flo-04.02.img, boot.img, system.img. All 4 files. This directory now contains 7 files.
Back out of the razor-ktu84p folder. Just one step back. Now, hold shift the right-click the razor-ktu84p folder. Select Open command window here.
Reboot your device to bootloader mode. Do so by shutting it down. Then while the power is off, hold volume down and press the power button. Release these buttons when you see the big green Android.
In your command window, type the command: fastboot devices
Your device with it's serial number should show up on the list. If it does not there is a problem and you need to stop here.
If the device shows up, let's update it.
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-flo-flo-04.02.img
<wait for it to finish>
fastboot reboot-bootloader
<wait for it to reboot>
fastboot flash system system.img
<wait for it to finish>
fastboot flash boot boot.img
<wait for it to finish>
fasboot reboot-bootloader
Done with fastboot.
At this point, enter recovery (TWRP) and wipe cache and Dalvik under advanced wipe.
Remember the SuperSU you downloaded earlier and put on your device for later? Flash that now.
Reboot, all done. Most of this is just juggling files around. If you have any questions ask.
You are wonderful aerowinder. This is just what I needed to go ahead. Thank you so much.
About your signature, it doesn't show the links when viewed in my Tapatalk version, but I went to the Web view and got it from there. (just FYI if others ask about your links).
is it possible to just flash the system img in fastboot? It's still the same bootloader, not updated? Could I just flash the whole zip by sideloading in adb and TWRP? Just a lottle confused. Thanks!
droider137 said:
is it possible to just flash the system img in fastboot? It's still the same bootloader, not updated? Could I just flash the whole zip by sideloading in adb and TWRP? Just a lottle confused. Thanks!
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If you were already on 4.4.3, all you need to do is fastboot flash system.img, that is correct.
No, you can't flash that firmware zip in recovery.
thanks
Hi Aerowinder
Thanks again for the excellent instructions. Everything went like clockwork until it didn't ?......
I got to the point where I issued the command fastboot devices which did show the tablet serial number. But my next command to flash the bootloader img gave me the error:
Cannot open 'bootloader-flo-flo-04.02.img
(I had copy pasted the command from your instructions).
The subdirectory below the command window contains that file (one of 7 files)
Sorry. What should I do?
In case you need the info, the device screen showed
Fastboot mode
Product name - flo
Variant - flo 32G
Hw version - rev_e
Bootloader version - flo-04.02
Carrier info = none
Serial number - xxxx
Signing - yes
Secure boot enabled
Lock state - unlocked
Thanks again.
Aerowinder, you are not only an expert but an excellent teacher. Your instructions above should be a sticky.
I'm all done. Everything is fine.
The problem I had above was a file path problem. Not sure why you told me to open the command window in the parent folder. When I opened it in the folder containing the seven files all your commands worked fine. (Except for your last one where you had a spelling mistake: fasboot instead of fastboot).
Thank you very much.
Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I was expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advancewas expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advance
suhail4110 said:
Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I was expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advancewas expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advance
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can anyone please help me here???
Let see how to help you .... how about give more details to get to know your device better
1. post result of command fastboot getvar all (delete the serial no. & imei no.)
2. What is written in Settings - About - Software information
Just to help you understand why it is showing what it is for TAMPERED, UNLOCKED means the BOOTLOADER has been unlocked to flash a CUSTOM SYSTEM, BOOT, RECOVERY, just read this one posting and post the details requested for your specific device by @ckpv5
Why it shows TAMPERED
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52331196
S-ON means the security for the CPU and NAND memory are protected from alteration, certain partitions on your handset you cannot alter without OFFICIAL SOFTWARE, so no need to panic that there is something wrong
Sent from my B1-730HD using XDA Free mobile app
ckpv5 said:
Let see how to help you .... how about give more details to get to know your device better
1. post result of command fastboot getvar all (delete the serial no. & imei no.)
2. What is written in Settings - About - Software information
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thanks for your reply. these are details of my device
version : 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
version baseband: 1.16.21331031.a160
version-cpld: none
version-microp:none
version-main: 1.60.708.2
version-misc: pvt ship s-on
meid: 0000000000000000
product: m8_ul
platform: HTCBmsm8974
model id: 0p6b63000
cidnum:htc__622
partition layout: generic
security: on
build mode : ship
boot mode: fastboot
commitno-bootloader: c3d94491
hbootpreupdate: 11
genericchkpt: 0
hope that gives all the required info.
That suggests you have the variant from Hong Kong with the faster processor. It might be that a custom ROM has been installed.
I think I uploaded a stock ROM somewhere, so have a search of my posts. Also, check the returning to stock guides and the stock ROM backups. After restoring a stock backup, you should be able to upgrade to Lollipop.
suhail4110 said:
thanks for your reply. these are details of my device
version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
version baseband: 1.16.21331031.a160
version-main: 1.60.708.2
model id: 0p6b63000
cidnum:htc__622
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Ok .. your device is a HKG device with software version 1.60.708.2
Already missed a few OTA 2.11.708.2 - 3.32.708.4 - 4.18.708.12
These are my suggestions as there are no RUU available for this version
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 (don't use 2.8.4.0 or higher as this is for higher hboot than 3.16.0000) - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img then reboot
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 (thanks to @BenPope) - https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
3. Download stock recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.60.708.2_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 1.60.708.2 on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Transfer the extracted 1.60.708.2 folder and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolder
7. Wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
8. Restore the transferred backup
9. In reboot select bootloader
10. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.60.708.2_recovery.img
11. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
12 . check for OTA again, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done
ckpv5 said:
Ok .. your device is a HKG device with software version 1.60.708.2
Already missed a few OTA 2.11.708.2 - 3.32.708.4 - 4.18.708.12
These are my suggestions as there are no RUU available for this version
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 (don't use 2.8.4.0 or higher as this is for higher hboot than 3.16.0000) - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img then reboot
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 (thanks to @BenPope) - https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
3. Download stock recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.60.708.2_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 1.60.708.2 on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Transfer the extracted 1.60.708.2 folder and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolder
7. Wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
8. Restore the transferred backup
9. In reboot select bootloader
10. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.60.708.2_recovery.img
11. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
12 . check for OTA again, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done
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thanks for your help, is there a video which shows the procedure to do that?
ckpv5 said:
Ok .. your device is a HKG device with software version 1.60.708.2
Already missed a few OTA 2.11.708.2 - 3.32.708.4 - 4.18.708.12
These are my suggestions as there are no RUU available for this version
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 (don't use 2.8.4.0 or higher as this is for higher hboot than 3.16.0000) - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img then reboot
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 (thanks to @BenPope) - https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
3. Download stock recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.60.708.2_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 1.60.708.2 on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Transfer the extracted 1.60.708.2 folder and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolder
7. Wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
8. Restore the transferred backup
9. In reboot select bootloader
10. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.60.708.2_recovery.img
11. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
12 . check for OTA again, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done
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i did as you said. just came till step 1. dont i need supersu to root my device? are you asking me to flash the device with twrp and not root it using supersu?
how to do step 5 and 6 , can you explain please. thank you
To receive OTA updates you have to be STOCK device if I'm correct (it's all changed slightly since GUID partitioning), that means you have to install superuser after you update. The OTA will not be applied to an altered system.
Please correct if this is incorrect
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Antagonist42 said:
To receive OTA updates you have to be STOCK device if I'm correct (it's all changed slightly since GUID partitioning), that means you have to install superuser after you update. The OTA will not be applied to an altered system.
Please correct if this is incorrect
Sent from my B1-730HD using XDA Free mobile app
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From what I understand you can be rooted and so on, but you need to keep the stock recovery and software that comes with the phone. I know lots of people do that, switch back, update, then go to TWRP or so on.
suhail4110 said:
i did as you said. just came till step 1. dont i need supersu to root my device? are you asking me to flash the device with twrp and not root it using supersu?
how to do step 5 and 6 , can you explain please. thank you
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Just follow the steps ... don't have to worry about root at this moment. That you can decide after step 14. The main point here is to update your device to the latest version.
Step 5 : boot into recovery, select backup - select boot only - swipe to backup - reboot
Step 6 : connect your device to PC, depends on where you select your backup to, (I believe it's in internal storage), open "internal Storage" with windows explorer (assuming you use Windows), Open TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo/here you see a folder with date on it, open this folder (here you see your earlier backup)
Transfer the extracted backup folder (step 4) to this folder
Step 7 : Put your device in recovery - go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
Step 8 : In recovery select "restore" - select the nandroid folder - make sure all boot, data, system are ticked - if no data, leave it) - Swipe to restore
Then continue other steps
ckpv5 said:
Just follow the steps ... don't have to worry about root at this moment. That you can decide after step 14. The main point here is to update your device to the latest version.
Step 5 : boot into recovery, select backup - select boot only - swipe to backup - reboot
Step 6 : connect your device to PC, depends on where you select your backup to, (I believe it's in internal storage), open "internal Storage" with windows explorer (assuming you use Windows), Open TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo/here you see a folder with date on it, open this folder (here you see your earlier backup)
Transfer the extracted backup folder (step 4) to this folder
Step 7 : Put your device in recovery - go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
Step 8 : In recovery select "restore" - select the nandroid folder - make sure all boot, data, system are ticked - if no data, leave it) - Swipe to restore
Then continue other steps
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followed those steps. checked for software update, it said your software is up to date. will wait and see for some time.. any more suggestions?
suhail4110 said:
followed those steps. checked for software update, it said your software is up to date. will wait and see for some time.. any more suggestions?
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Just wait and see for a day, keep checking software update.
If still no update, I'll write other method how to update your device tomorrow
Thanks for that .trying, but still no success..I don't know what that guy did before selling this device...
suhail4110 said:
Thanks for that .trying, but still no success..I don't know what that guy did before selling this device...
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Can you give screenshot of
1. settings - software information
2. settings - software information - more
ckpv5 said:
Can you give screenshot of
1. settings - software information
2. settings - software information - more
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Ok, here are the screenshots of software.
suhail4110 said:
Ok, here are the screenshots of software.
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As expected... you have wrong ROM for your device. That's why no update.
Now you have a EU version 1.54.401.10
You should have HKG version 1.60.708.2
Check again the file that you supposed to download as in my earlier instruction.
You should have downloaded M8_1.60.708.2.7z from the link that I gave you
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
ckpv5 said:
As expected... you have wrong ROM for your device. That's why no update.
Now you have a EU version 1.54.401.10
You should have HKG version 1.60.708.2
Check again the file that you supposed to download as in my earlier instruction.
You should have downloaded M8_1.60.708.2.7z from the link that I gave you
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
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i have downloaded the same file. it is M8_1.60.708.2.7z
do you suggest me to try again?
I think you don't restore the correct file.
Check the steps again.
I suggest in TWRP/BACKUPS/serialno/backupfolder - the backupfolder that you have rename it 1.60.708.2 so when you select to restore, you will sure you select the correct folder. Don't forget to transfer the 1.60.708.2 contents that you extracted on PC to 1.60.708.2 folder on your device.
Hello guys ,
i hope some one can help me in that case . i just a m8 one mobile from an online site
it's good but when i have tried to update it this message appeared :
'Variant system version - We have determined that your phone may be running a modified version of its system software. For your protection, we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC system software to update your phone. If you did not modify your system software or would like help reverting your system please contact us via the support section at HTC - Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Cell Phones, Tablets'
And that some of information what i can got .
***Software status: Modified***
***UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.24.21331147A1.09G
OpenDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211
OS-4.18.708.12
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 15 2015, 23:49:38.0
Software number : 3.28.709.5
Baseband Version : 1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F
Build number : 3.28.709.5 CL389838 release-keys
So If you want more information tell me how i can get it to you
So please help me guys
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
Mike Smaan said:
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
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Install Terminal Emulator for Android from Google Play Store. Run commands:
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
rv_30 ! Thank you man
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
shirreer said:
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
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i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
Mike Smaan said:
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
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Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
shirreer said:
Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
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Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
Mike Smaan said:
Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
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It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
shirreer said:
It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
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that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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Here's a thread with a link for the firmware you need. Follow the instructions on how to properly install your firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
---------- Post added at 01:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------
The firmware you tried to install is not the correct one for your phone. Scroll down to the firmware for your CID: HTC__622 and MID: 0P6B63000 and you should be fine.
Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
shirreer said:
You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
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Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
Jared89 said:
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
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@Mike Smaan problem is a bit different from yours and he has a S-On device.
His problem is his device is running a Taiwan ROM on a Hong Kong variant device.
He needs to run a Hong Kong ROM to solve his problem and the right ROM version (4.18.708.12)
then he can OTA to the latest Marshmallow 6.16.708.1
Should he followed the link provided by @Jerrel7 on post #11, he should be able to fix his problem as simple as ABC.
Mike Smaan said:
Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
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Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
shirreer said:
Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
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I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
Mike Smaan said:
I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
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Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
shirreer said:
Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
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I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
Mike Smaan said:
I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
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I know that you ignored my previous posts and other people post who tried to help you with proper method .. but I still pity you and I don't want to see you'll end up in a brick or soft brick due to wrong commands/instructions.
You get error when flashing firmware - reasons :
1. That command given to you to flash firmware - fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip - is wrong.
The right command is fastboot flash zip M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Running a wrong command may brick your device but you are lucky because your device is S-On, so no harm just error.
2. Being a S-On device, you won't be able to install a very low version firmware 1.60.708.2 when your current one is 4.18.708.12
Only S-Off device can do that. To have S-Off you need to spend USD25 for the app .. and are you willing to spend USD25 to S-Off when you can fix your problem with proper method free of charge and needs only 2 main steps : ?
1. Restore 4.18.708.12 TWRP backup
2. Install 4.18.708.12 stock recovery.img
then you can update to the latest - 6.16.708.1
Mike Smaan said:
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
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You can try these B., C., and D.
But, again using a very low version 1.60.708.2 backup on a Lollipop firmware 4.18.708.12, you may have one of these :
1. It will be successful updates but you need to do many OTAs
1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 --> 4.18.708.12 --> 6.16.708.1
If it is successful then it's good but if it is not, you'll get below.
2. You may have a blank screen either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4
3. You may lost your wifi connectivity either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 but you can proceed further with your mobile data or use a Internet Pass through on your PC
One last note ... never use a 2.7.0.2 TWRP recovery as that is the most buggiest TWRP which will remove your OS version on your bootloader.
Good luck.
EDIT 8/2/19: I do not own this device anymore. So i cannot and dont know if anything changed about the procedures unlocking rooting etc. BUT if you are getting any trouble i might can help you. Comment your thoughts below
Hey guy, i saw a lot of guys here wondering how to root and flash twrp recovery on thier devices . Today i am gonna show you how to do that.
First of all make sure 3 things :
1. backup your images, contacts, music tracks etc on a external SD CARD, or on your computer.
2. You MUST have the BOOTLOADER unlocked. To do that, read this guide http://en.miui.com/thread-202290-1-1.html
3.Charge your device to 80%+
HOW TO FLASH TWRP AND ROOT MI MAX
1. Go to Settings-About phone-Find the MIUI VERSION, and tap on it for 5-10 times.
2. Go back to settings, sellect adittional settings. click on Developer options, and select enable
3. Find the option USB Debugging and enable it.
4. Download the TWRP recovery from the link
5. rename the file to 'recovery.img'
6. Move the image to the same file where the ADB was installed ( it should be on Computer-> C: -> Adb )
7. Open the adb folder
8. Press and hold the shift key and right click in the folder
9. click on the option "Open command window here"
10. Boot your device on fastboot mode by turning it off, pressing Power and the Volume Down buttons together, and then connect it with your computer
11. First type this command "fastboot devices" to check if your device is into fastboot mode
12. Enter the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
13. Enter the command "fastboot boot recovery.img"
14. Your phone is now in TWRP recovery mode ( if it is not, the write on ADB: reboot recovery )
15. select Install Zip and click on 'SuperSu.zip'
16. corfirm the flash
17. reboot your device
18. DONT PANIC IF YOU DEVICE WONT TURN ON. Sometimes need to wait 10-20 secs.
DOWNLOADS
1. ADB- (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979)
2. XIAOMI MI MAX HYDROGEN DRIVERS (http://xiaomiadvices.com/download-xiaomi-usb-drivers/)
3. TWRP RECOVERY IMAGE https://dl.twrp.me/hydrogen/ LATEST VERSION IS twrp-3.2.3-0
4. BetaSuperSu 2.74 http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/OFQGvIyA/file.html
RESERVED
The thread must be removed to XIAOMI MI MAX GUIDES, NEWS, & DISCUSSION
Hallo Friend!
I am about to test your guide. I think it is most decent among other guides on the net...
Could you please just tell me if it's gonna work on:
Android 6.0.1 MMB29M
MIUI 8.2.1.0 (MBCMIDL) Stable
kernel 3.10.84-perf-gfe86e7b
bootloader UNLOCKED
Is superSU by default included in the TWRP you gave? No need to download it additionally from somewhere?
What about warning about "dm-verity" on official TWRP website?
This device uses dm-verity!
This means that swiping to allow system modifications will prevent you from being able to boot if you are using the stock kernel. In order to bypass dm-verity's boot prevention, you will have to install a kernel that has dm-verity disabled in the fstab.
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Should this be any concern that the phone will not boot up again? Should this be disabled first?
Is it better to use the TWRP version you provided (3.0.3.0? not listed on official TWRP website? why?) or the lastest 3.1.0.0?
noob456 said:
Hallo Friend!
I am about to test your guide. I think it is most decent among other guides on the net...
Could you please just tell me if it's gonna work on:
Android 6.0.1 MMB29M
MIUI 8.2.1.0 (MBCMIDL) Stable
kernel 3.10.84-perf-gfe86e7b
bootloader UNLOCKED
Is superSU by default included in the TWRP you gave? No need to download it additionally from somewhere?
What about warning about "dm-verity" on official TWRP website?
Should this be any concern that the phone will not boot up again? Should this be disabled first?
Is it better to use the TWRP version you provided (3.0.3.0? not listed on official TWRP website? why?) or the lastest 3.1.0.0?
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hello, please write again your problem. I can understand what do you mean.
StonebridgeGr said:
hello, please write again your problem. I can understand what do you mean.
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Ok just two questions then, because I'm not sure what you can't understand. Please explain.
1) What Android, MIUI and kernel did you root?
2) Do you have SuperSu.zip in TWRP 3.0.3 by default? You didn't say anything in your guide about downloading it and from where + what version.
noob456 said:
Hallo Friend!
I am about to test your guide. I think it is most decent among other guides on the net...
Could you please just tell me if it's gonna work on:
Android 6.0.1 MMB29M
MIUI 8.2.1.0 (MBCMIDL) Stable
kernel 3.10.84-perf-gfe86e7b
bootloader UNLOCKED
Is superSU by default included in the TWRP you gave? No need to download it additionally from somewhere?
What about warning about "dm-verity" on official TWRP website?
Should this be any concern that the phone will not boot up again? Should this be disabled first?
Is it better to use the TWRP version you provided (3.0.3.0? not listed on official TWRP website? why?) or the lastest 3.1.0.0?
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This twrp. Img it's for all the versions but only for mi max. Not the prime . This twrp doesn't contain superSU. If I remember correctly. But if on the TWRP contain the super su. Don't say yes. Just flash it like I saying on the guide. Maybe they upload a newest version. You can use the new. I think I put the official website . I will check it.
Ok thanks for the answer. Please check from where I download SuperSu - which version would be best.
Please tell me your Android, kernel and MIUI version that you rooted.
noob456 said:
Ok thanks for the answer. Please check from where I download SuperSu - which version would be best.
Please tell me your Android, kernel and MIUI version that you rooted.
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LOL I forgot to add the superSU link...
That's what I told you. Then please do.
noob456 said:
That's what I told you. Then please do.
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ok on the first post you can find all the links. if i miss something please tell me here !
Is this beta version of SuperSU reliable? Did you use it? Not better to use a stable version?
noob456 said:
Is this beta version of SuperSU reliable? Did you use it? Not better to use a stable version?
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It's compatible with mi max. You will not have any problem. Don't worry
noob456 said:
Is this beta version of SuperSU reliable? Did you use it? Not better to use a stable version?
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Waiting to tell me if everything went fine with the installation and the flashing
Hey, tried following Your guide to install a new rom last night. Great guide for noobs like me, but it may be worth renaming the thread to something like "How to flash whatever makes You happy on to Your Mi Max". These instructions seem to work fine regardless of what's being flashed. Great job, mate!
So I finally tried it and it was successful for me as well! But I used the latest version of TWRP (3.1.0) and SuperSu (2.79-20161205). Please add a point in your tutorial to upload SuperSU.zip to the phone first, because out of emotion, I forgot... So I flashed TWRP, booted it and then... ups... no SuperSu So I wanted to reboot the phone to upload SuperSU but since only SuperSU patches dm-verity (the thing I was afraid of the most - I told you before), my phone got into boot-loop and didn't want to start. So I just uploaded SuperSU to a memory card, entered Fastboot Mode again with key-combination, plugged the cable, typed "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and was again in TWRP to flash SuperSu from my memory card.... ufff.
So I would reedit it a bit:
0. Copy SuperSU.zip to the phone/memory card!
1. Go to Settings-About phone-Find the MIUI VERSION, and tap on it for 5-10 times.
2. Go back to settings, sellect adittional settings. click on Developer options, and select enable
3. Find the option USB Debugging and enable it.
4. Download the TWRP recovery from the link
5. rename the file to 'recovery.img'
6. Move the image to the same file where the ADB was installed ( it should be on Computer-> C: -> Adb )
7. Open the adb folder
8. Press and hold the shift key and right click in the folder
9. click on the option "Open command window here"
10. Boot your device on fastboot mode by turning it off, pressing Power and the Volume Down buttons together, and then connect it with your computer
11. First type this command "fastboot devices" to check if your device is into fastboot mode
12. Enter the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
13. Enter the command "fastboot boot recovery.img" - the phone will get disconnected from your PC automatically
14. Your phone is now in TWRP recovery mode (it takes about 30-60 seconds before FastBoot screen switches into TWRP - wait patiently)
15. select Install Zip and click on 'SuperSu.zip'
16. corfirm the flash
17. reboot your device
18. DONT PANIC IF YOU DEVICE WONT TURN ON. Sometimes need to wait 10-20 secs.
Hey, I just got connected with WiFi and new MIUI 8.2.3.0 MBCMIDL wants to be installed, although the phone is rooted with bootloader unlocked. Is it safe to apply the update? Is it goona remove root so that I have to go over the process again?
So I tried the update. First time it said it failed, second time it downloaded the whole ROM after which it rebooted device and TWRP started doing "something" - I don't know what. After that the phone didn't want to boot, and what's even better didn't want to run recovery (TWRP), instead it went into fastboot. What I had to do was to use MiPhoneDrivers from this topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max/how-to/guide-install-global-miui8-root-t3435594 (including MiFlash 2015, because 2016 version didn't want to work properly on my PC) and follow the instruction from official MIUI website to flash from scratch the new ROM MIUI 8.2.3.0 which I did. After that my phone was alive again. I installed TWRP and rooted the phone again. Now I've got MIUI 8.2.30 rooted. :] End of the story so far. My settings left untouched - icons, wallpaper etc. So that would be the way to update MIUI if they prepare a new one.
Is there anyway to root the phone without connecting it to pc?
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So I tried the update. First time it said it failed, second time it downloaded the whole ROM after which it rebooted device and TWRP started doing "something" - I don't know what. After that the phone didn't want to boot, and what's even better didn't want to run recovery (TWRP), instead it went into fastboot. What I had to do was to use MiPhoneDrivers from this topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-max/how-to/guide-install-global-miui8-root-t3435594 (including MiFlash 2015, because 2016 version didn't want to work properly on my PC) and follow the instruction from official MIUI website to flash from scratch the new ROM MIUI 8.2.3.0 which I did. After that my phone was alive again. I installed TWRP and rooted the phone again. Now I've got MIUI 8.2.30 rooted. :] End of the story so far. My settings left untouched - icons, wallpaper etc. So that would be the way to update MIUI if they prepare a new one.
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Thanks for saving me the trouble.
Can someone help with a better method of applying updates?
Will downloading the zip (1.4GB approx) and flashing via TWRP help?
I got a ZF3 Deluxe from Italy, is TIM branded, and stuck on MM 6.0, no updated released for this brand, so a friend of mine told me there is of course android 7 for ZF3Deluxe, so i wanted to manually upgrade system to 7.0 Nougat, i downloaded the Stock ROM from asus (2.15ghz cpu, i've checked of course) but when i try to flash it from the Stock Recovery i get this error (see the attachment) i also attach the software informations, (looking at the error i receive it may see the archive is corrupted, but i've tried to download it from Asus many and many times)
You have a carrier rom on your phone and the international version fails the upgrade check.
If you could get your bootloader unlocked that would be a way around it but you need to upgrade to a certain rom version to do that and the carrier hasn't supplied that rom...
You're essentially screwed until the carrier either releases the bootloader unlockable rom or upgrades the rom to nougat...
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I got a ZF3 Deluxe from Italy, is TIM branded, and stuck on MM 6.0, no updated released for this brand, so a friend of mine told me there is of course android 7 for ZF3Deluxe, so i wanted to manually upgrade system to 7.0 Nougat, i downloaded the Stock ROM from asus (2.15ghz cpu, i've checked of course) but when i try to flash it from the Stock Recovery i get this error (see the attachment) i also attach the software informations, (looking at the error i receive it may see the archive is corrupted, but i've tried to download it from Asus many and many times)
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You should try to flash stock recovery of WW in fastboot.
And then flash 6.0 WW rom by WW recovery.
Even though ,I didn't sure that if it will work(because I don't have Z016S),but you can try it.
samson1357924 said:
You should try to flash stock recovery of WW in fast boot.
And then flash 6.0 WW rom by WW recovery.
Even though ,I didn't sure that if it will work(because I don't have Z016S),but you can try it.
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Ok thanks, i can give a try, but where i can download the WW stock recovery? There is no recovery.img inside the WW_user.zip ROM
LeGrim said:
Ok thanks, i can give a try, but where i can download the WW stock recovery? There is no recovery.img inside the WW_user.zip ROM
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Here it comes~
ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL_WW stock recovery
Ok guys, i think i've found a way to debrand my Zenfon 3 Deluxe, im testint the procedure right now, i will post the whole procedure if i succeed
Install : ADB & Minimal Fastboot.
Install : pyton 3.6 https://www.python.org/downloads/
Download the latest WW-4.12.40.1698 (For 2.15GHz CPU or 2.40GHz CPU) from Asus WebSite.
Download "Dat to img by stupdroid.com" (search it with google).
Extract Dat to img by stupdroid.com in a Folder.
Open the Firmware ZIP and copy system.new.dat, system.transfer.list e file_contexts in the Dat2IMG's folder.
Execute system.new.dat 2 flashable img converter.exe and just press ENTER and wait till the end of procedure, you will receive 2 files : system.raw.img e system.new.img.
Copy system.new.img in your Fastboot's folder.
Put the Phone into Fastboot mode.
Open fastboot and put this command: " fastboot flash system system_new.img "
Wait the end of flash procedure and type : Fastboot Reboot.
Enter recovery wipe data and cache.
Done.
LeGrim said:
Install : ADB & Minimal Fastboot.
Install : pyton 3.6 https://www.python.org/downloads/
Download the latest WW-4.12.40.1698 (For 2.15GHz CPU or 2.40GHz CPU) from Asus WebSite.
Download "Dat to img by stupdroid.com" (search it with google).
Extract Dat to img by stupdroid.com in a Folder.
Open the Firmware ZIP and copy system.new.dat, system.transfer.list e file_contexts in the Dat2IMG's folder.
Execute system.new.dat 2 flashable img converter.exe and just press ENTER and wait till the end of procedure, you will receive 2 files : system.raw.img e system.new.img.
Copy system.new.img in your Fastboot's folder.
Put the Phone into Fastboot mode.
Open fastboot and put this command: " fastboot flash system system_new.img "
Wait the end of flash procedure and type : Fastboot Reboot.
Enter recovery wipe data and cache.
Done.
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I forgot to say, after this procedure, just flash the stock WW recovery via Fastboot, then download from asus the lastest 7.0 firmware SKU WW, all perfect. tested by me.
Ok I already have system.new.img, I copied it to the root folder of the SD. Device restart in Fastboot mode (power + vol.up key). Exit screen with message Fastboot mode and does nothing.
Install in the computer the pyton 3.6, I suppose that it serves for the process of generating system.new.img.
I do not know how to do the first step "Install: ADB & Minimal Fastboot.".
Thank you and forgive my translator
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
Ryder. said:
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
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What version is your phone right now??
Now only have official unluck
For 2.15GHz:8996(None-PRO) UnlockTool
For 2.4GHz:8996P(PRO) UnlockTool
If you are WW version right now,try these tools.
samson1357924 said:
What version is your phone right now??
Now only have official unluck
For 2.15GHz:8996(None-PRO) UnlockTool
For 2.4GHz:8996P(PRO) UnlockTool
If you are WW version right now,try these tools.
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It's not WW. I'ts from italy and it's tim branded
Ryder. said:
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
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Try this
or try flash ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL_WW stock recovery of 4.12.40.1698 and flash UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip in recovery (by micro sd or adb sideload)not sure if it work(need verification,I wish you to try first).
Please help me, my model is the Z016S
I can convert UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip img and flash with fastboot.
Reboot and it works, but I do not know how to get into recovery.
I have also installed the Z016-WW-4.11.40.1085_recovery.img. The TIM DISAPPEARED
Then I copied the UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip into the internal memory and it does not install well.
I have proven the same with UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip and it does not work me it stays in a non-comands and will not boot.
greetings and thanks
P.S. At least you do not see the TIM anywhere.
barbapapa said:
Please help me, my model is the Z016S
I can convert UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip img and flash with fastboot.
Reboot and it works, but I do not know how to get into recovery.
I have also installed the Z016-WW-4.11.40.1085_recovery.img. The TIM DISAPPEARED
Then I copied the UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip into the internal memory and it does not install well.
I have proven the same with UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip and it does not work me it stays in a non-comands and will not boot.
greetings and thanks
P.S. At least you do not see the TIM anywhere.
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So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
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So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
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This is my situation
samson1357924 said:
So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
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I have done this and it installs,
fastboot flash recovery Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698_recovery.img
reboot, boot system, detect update file is installed, reboot and then gives error (3) unknown.
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I have done this and it installs,
fastboot flash recovery Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698_recovery.img
reboot, boot system, detect update file is installed, reboot and then gives error (3) unknown.
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Tow solution you can try
1.install the rom of 4.12.40.1698 again(some of tile,such as xbl,devcfg,devcfgbak..... may be still TIM versio.install it in recovery may turn it into WW version)
2.If fail, try flash these files in fastboot.(I will upload these files for you to flash,also you can draw by yourself)
Ok already worked, the solution is to unlock as you put in # 11.
Thank you
barbapapa said:
Ok already worked, the solution is to unlock as you put in # 11.
Thank you
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Good!
Can you share what step did you do? Which might help another TIM user.