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TWRP turns on while updating to Lollipop

Hey there. Sorry for creating such a stupid thread but, unfortunately, I am a complete newbie in modding android.
I have s-off and rooted my m8 using sunshine method. Right now, when I wanted to update to lollipop, a TWPR turns on and I got no bloody idea what to do.
Logic tells me that I have to find a new ver of Lollipop and install it through the TWPR but I got no idea how to find it/install it.
My android version is 4.4.4
Software version 3.28.401.9
HTC SDK API 6.25
Compilation 3.2.8.401.9 CL389833
My phone is not branded.
Id really like to be told what and how to update my phone.
Thanks in advance.

You need the stock recovery to supply an ota update

EddyOS said:
You need the stock recovery to supply an ota update
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Could you tell me how to do that? I am really confused because I know nothing about it. What programmes/files shall I use/install?
I shall use your guide to return my m8 to 100% stock, aigh? And then, what? How to supply the ota update?.
Ill be really thankful.

greloziom said:
Could you tell me how to do that? I am really confused because I know nothing about it. What programmes/files shall I use/install?
I shall use your guide to return my m8 to 100% stock, aigh? And then, what? How to supply the ota update?.
Ill be really thankful.
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You need to replace twrp with the correct stock recovery for your phone. Check in your settings/about/software information/software number . This is the version number you need to know when you download the stock recovery. There is a thread in the "general" section that has all the stock recoveries. Flash the stock recovery (again, find the thread that tells you how to) then unroot the phone using superSU from within the app . Reboot and then take the ota update. This should then update you to lollipop. Then, if you want to, you will have to flash custom recovery and re-root.

Is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994 a good one?
I am really lost, lol.

Is it safe to update M8 to marshmallow?

Hi friends, I am getting notifications to update my M8 to marshmallow.Its with unlocked bootloader,rooted and with S-OFF and running stock rom.Currently its running Android 5.0.1 with Htc sense version 6.0 on a Rogers(canadian) network.Will it be safe to update it to marshmallow?Will i be able to root it afterwards?Any suggestions please?Thanks

You will need an unrooted (never rooted) stock Rogers ROM, and corresponding stock recovery, in order to update by OTA.
Otherwise, there haven't been any issues reported (such as root) with Marshmallow. Root requires a newer version SuperSU (2.51 or later), but otherwise there aren't any major issues.

redpoint73 said:
You will need an unrooted (never rooted) stock Rogers ROM, and corresponding stock recovery, in order to update by OTA.
Otherwise, there haven't been any issues reported (such as root) with Marshmallow. Root requires a newer version SuperSU (2.51 or later), but otherwise there aren't any major issues.
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Thanks redpoint! what if i unroot my M8 first and then take OTA update?Will it be fine?

ninja_zx11 said:
Thanks redpoint! what if i unroot my M8 first and then take OTA update?Will it be fine?
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Nope, unrooting won't work OTA will still fail). I specified never rooted for that reason.
You can use a TWRP backup, if you made one before rooting. Otherwise, you'll need to find a stock (unrooted) TWRP backup on the forums.

redpoint73 said:
Nope, unrooting won't work OTA will still fail). I specified never rooted for that reason.
You can use a TWRP backup, if you made one before rooting. Otherwise, you'll need to find a stock (unrooted) TWRP backup on the forums.
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I have a copy of final lollipop OTA zip file which i used last time 3-4 months ago.Can i use that?File is "OTA_M8_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Rogers_WWE_4.20.631.2-3.34.631.4_release".

ninja_zx11 said:
I have a copy of final lollipop OTA zip file which i used last time 3-4 months ago.Can i use that?File is "OTA_M8_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Rogers_WWE_4.20.631.2-3.34.631.4_release".
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I'm not sure what you are asking. You can't run the OTA as-is, in order to return to stock ROM, if that is what you mean. This will fail for the same reason a Marshmallow OTA will fail (due to modified software) in addition that version check will probably also make it fail (you can't OTA to the same version already on the phone).
You might be able to extract the ROM for the zip file. But this can be risky, too. Its best you find a previously posted TWRP backup of the stock ROM; or ask someone to post it.

redpoint73 said:
I'm not sure what you are asking. You can't run the OTA as-is, in order to return to stock ROM, if that is what you mean. This will fail for the same reason a Marshmallow OTA will fail (due to modified software) in addition that version check will probably also make it fail (you can't OTA to the same version already on the phone).
You might be able to extract the ROM for the zip file. But this can be risky, too. Its best you find a previously posted TWRP backup of the stock ROM; or ask someone to post it.
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Thanks redpoint!! Please bear with me due to my limited knowledge.I have my own twrp back up which i made just after i got the phone and before doing anything but its an year old backup.I think at that time it was android 4.4.3.But after that my phone took 3 OTA updates.So i can i still use my old stock android 4.4.3 TWRP backup?
I also have recovery.img which i made just after getting OTA update 6-7 months ago.I used "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p43 of=/sdcard/recovery.img" to save recovery image.

ninja_zx11 said:
Thanks redpoint!! Please bear with me due to my limited knowledge.I have my own twrp back up which i made just after i got the phone and before doing anything but its an year old backup.I think at that time it was android 4.4.3.But after that my phone took 3 OTA updates.So i can i still use my old stock android 4.4.3 TWRP backup?
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That one is probably too old. The backup needs to match your firmware (hboot, radio, etc.) or at least be close.
ninja_zx11 said:
I also have recovery.img which i made just after getting OTA update 6-7 months ago.I used "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p43 of=/sdcard/recovery.img" to save recovery image.
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Can't tell if that is too old, either.
You should be able to find the needed stock nandroid and stock recovery here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Sounds like you current version is 4.20.631.2?

redpoint73 said:
Sounds like you current version is 4.20.631.2?
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@ninja_zx11
Use 4.20.631.3 then MM OTA

redpoint73 said:
That one is probably too old. The backup needs to match your firmware (hboot, radio, etc.) or at least be close.
Can't tell if that is too old, either.
You should be able to find the needed stock nandroid and stock recovery here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Sounds like you current version is 4.20.631.2?
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Thanks.will check that out.
One more silly question.Would it work if unroot it and then run recovery to do factory reset.

ckpv5 said:
@ninja_zx11
Use 4.20.631.3 then MM OTA
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my current version is 4.20.6313 and i saved my OTA update file before doing update.

ninja_zx11 said:
One more silly question.Would it work if unroot it and then run recovery to do factory reset.
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What part about never rooted do you not understand???
Stop trying to invent ways around it. You can dance around and cluck like a chicken if you want, it still won't make a previously rooted ROM never rooted.
You've been told the proper way to proceed.

redpoint73 said:
What part about never rooted do you not understand???
Stop trying to invent ways around it. You can dance around and cluck like a chicken if you want, it still won't make a previously rooted ROM never rooted.
You've been told the proper way to proceed.
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I agree.will follow your way and try to find the twrp backup.I am sorry for the hassle.

Updating via OTA with modified system

I'm sure there's a guide somewhere but I couldn't find one clear enough. I recently got my HTC 10 to replace my Galaxy S4 GPE and have a question. This is my first update after rooting my phone, and I received an OTA message today. With my s4, all i needed to do to update was use ODIN. I know it's different with the HTC 10, but want to be 100% sure I'm doing this right. From what I've read I need to:
1. Mount system as read only via twrp and restore my original system-image (which I did make)
2. Flash stock recovery
3. Boot into Android and take the OTA.
4. Flash TWRP and make a backup in read only mode of system-image (for the sake of convenience with future OTAs)
5. Flash supersu.
Is this right? I read some where that having an unlocked bootloader would make an error occur when taking the OTA. Is this right? How do you guys update? Does flashfire work with HTC 10 and how do I use it? I'm s-on, does that matter? I have the factory unlocked version of the HTC 10. I'm terrified of something going wrong during the update process. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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I'm sure there's a guide somewhere but I couldn't find one clear enough. I recently got my HTC 10 to replace my Galaxy S4 GPE and have a question. This is my first update after rooting my phone, and I received an OTA message today. With my s4, all i needed to do to update was use ODIN. I know it's different with the HTC 10, but want to be 100% sure I'm doing this right. From what I've read I need to:
1. Mount system as read only via twrp and restore my original system-image (which I did make)
2. Flash stock recovery
3. Boot into Android and take the OTA.
4. Flash TWRP and make a backup in read only mode of system-image (for the sake of convenience with future OTAs)
5. Flash supersu.
Is this right? I read some where that having an unlocked bootloader would make an error occur when taking the OTA. Is this right? How do you guys update? Does flashfire work with HTC 10 and how do I use it? I'm s-on, does that matter? I have the factory unlocked version of the HTC 10. I'm terrified of something going wrong during the update process. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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That's exactly right.
Never relock your bootloader. It's completely unnecessary and can only cause problems if you don't know exactly what you're doing. And again, it's completely unnecessary. People love to throw that idea out as a troubleshooting suggestion. Don't do it.
That's exactly how I update.
Used flashify to root my Samsung tablet once. I've never used it once on any of my HTC devices, so I can't offer any advice on that. I don't really see why it would be necessary though.
S-on/off does not matter for this process.
I hope this answers all of your questions. Good luck.

jollywhitefoot said:
That's exactly right.
Never relock your bootloader. It's completely unnecessary and can only cause problems if you don't know exactly what you're doing. And again, it's completely unnecessary. People love to throw that idea out as a troubleshooting suggestion. Don't do it.
That's exactly how I update.
Used flashify to root my Samsung tablet once. I've never used it once on any of my HTC devices, so I can't offer any advice on that. I don't really see why it would be necessary though.
S-on/off does not matter for this process.
I hope this answers all of your questions. Good luck.
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Unfortunately the error I read about mentioning a modified file system showed up. I followed this guide and got errors and managed to recover from a bootloop. I think I will just wait a while and use a RUU to restore and update.
EDIT: and now I get the same error with my old backup. I think I messed up the "mount system as read only" part because I do remember flashing System over but if it was read only it should have given me an error?

Kryztof said:
Unfortunately the error I read about mentioning a modified file system showed up. I followed this guide and got errors and managed to recover from a bootloop. I think I will just wait a while and use a RUU to restore and update.
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Well I wrote that guide, so if you want to post what you did over in that thread I'll be happy to help you out. If you're US Unlocked that method should work 100%. I've never heard of anyone getting a bootloop from it.

U probably flashed a wrong stock recovery or something.
Would the steps described in the first post work for international HTC 10 (Europe) ?

CroCop18 said:
U probably flashed a wrong stock recovery or something.
Would the steps described in the first post work for international HTC 10 (Europe) ?
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You're talking about in this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187
If you're interested in testing something, post over there. Short answer is no, the instructions in the OP have not worked on International devices. But @Captain_Throwback just posted an idea that might work.

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You're talking about in this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187
Short answer is no, the instructions in the OP have not worked on International devices.
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Then how to revert an int. HTC 10 (1.90.401.5.) back to stock ? I have my system image backup and original recovery for my version...
Why does this have to be so complicated -.-

CroCop18 said:
Then how to revert an int. HTC 10 (1.90.401.5.) back to stock ? I have my system image backup and original recovery for my version...
Why does this have to be so complicated -.-
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/htc-10-stock-rom-ruu-t3378240/page5

Mr Hofs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/htc-10-stock-rom-ruu-t3378240/page5
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So flashing a RUU.zip is the only way for int. HTC 10 ?

CroCop18 said:
Then how to revert an int. HTC 10 (1.90.401.5.) back to stock ? I have my system image backup and original recovery for my version...
Why does this have to be so complicated -.-
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It's not that complicated. Are you getting the System Corrupt error when you try to download the OTA?
If so, you have a few options for updating.
1) try the experimental option I'm working on in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187)
2) RUU (the 1.90 ruu is available now I think, but if not, just use 1.80 then OTA
3) flash signed firmware to update your firmware and then use someone's system backup to update the system files

jollywhitefoot said:
It's not that complicated. Are you getting the System Corrupt error when you try to download the OTA?
If so, you have a few options for updating.
1) try the experimental option I'm working on in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/guide-how-to-ota-receive-corrupt-message-t3378187)
2) RUU (the 1.90 ruu is available now I think, but if not, just use 1.80 then OTA
3) flash signed firmware to update your firmware and then use someone's system backup to update the system files
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Im not getting any error, I`m just checking on how to revert back to stock and not screw up something in the process lol.
I thought you can only flash an RUU which main version is the same as your phone or newer (capt. throwback wrote that in his twrp topic).
Anyway, looks like flashing an RUU is the safest way.

CroCop18 said:
Im not getting any error, I`m just checking on how to revert back to stock and not screw up something in the process lol.
I thought you can only flash an RUU which main version is the same as your phone or newer (capt. throwback wrote that in his twrp topic).
Anyway, looks like flashing an RUU is the safest way.
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That's correct about the RUU needing to be same or newer. What are you currently on? I assumed since you're wwe and trying to OTA then you were on 1.80.401.3.
RUU is definitely the safest way.

Lost WiFi after flashing 6.0.1 ROM

Here is what I did from stock 5.1.1 on a rooted verizon Note 4 (Using PaulPizz MMB29M.N910VVRS2CQB2):
Using Oden I installed:
VRS2CQB2_modems.tar.md5
VRS2CQB2_Bootloaders_NoAboot.tar.md5 and
VRS2CQB2_NoAboot.tar.md5
The phone boots into 6.0.1 (Kernel 3.10.40) and I have access to TWRP, ADB, ODIN, and root.
Paul suggested "You need to update your aboot partition to 6.0.1. the wifi driver is in the new aboot"
I am a noob and I don't understand what this means. Can anybody give me a list of steps to follow? I think I might be in over my head and returning to stock 6.0.1 might be acceptable.

Old Dude said:
Here is what I did from stock 5.1.1 on a rooted verizon Note 4 (Using PaulPizz MMB29M.N910VVRS2CQB2):
Using Oden I installed:
VRS2CQB2_modems.tar.md5
VRS2CQB2_Bootloaders_NoAboot.tar.md5 and
VRS2CQB2_NoAboot.tar.md5
The phone boots into 6.0.1 (Kernel 3.10.40) and I have access to TWRP, ADB, ODIN, and root.
Paul suggested "You need to update your aboot partition to 6.0.1. the wifi driver is in the new aboot"
I am a noob and I don't understand what this means. Can anybody give me a list of steps to follow? I think I might be in over my head and returning to stock 6.0.1 might be acceptable.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...t/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144

dhplap, I appreciate the link to a different process but there seems to be too much assumed knowledge for me to try again (like what am I supposed to do with a .7z file). I am afraid I'm gonna brick the phone. I have flashed back to stock 5.1.1 (BPA1), verified the WiFi was working again and then flashed the stock CQC1 ROM from SamMobile. I really just wanted to get the latest security patches and have found a way to do that. My CID is still 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200 which may be helpful in the future.
I am done for now with custom ROMs. I may take another swing at it when I have more time to educate myself. You may close this thread. My sincere thanks for your help.

Old Dude said:
dhplap, I appreciate the link to a different process but there seems to be too much assumed knowledge for me to try again (like what am I supposed to do with a .7z file). I am afraid I'm gonna brick the phone. I have flashed back to stock 5.1.1 (BPA1), verified the WiFi was working again and then flashed the stock CQC1 ROM from SamMobile. I really just wanted to get the latest security patches and have found a way to do that. My CID is still 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200 which may be helpful in the future.
I am done for now with custom ROMs. I may take another swing at it when I have more time to educate myself. You may close this thread. My sincere thanks for your help.
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You need to either flash the stock mm or lp rom you lost your WiFi do to the fact that your device while I'm certain it says 6.0.1 is in all reality 5.1.1 with the toolchain updated to mm . If you want a stock system with working radio Odin the stock firmware either api works

mojoswagger1980 said:
You need to either flash the stock mm or lp rom you lost your WiFi do to the fact that your device while I'm certain it says 6.0.1 is in all reality 5.1.1 with the toolchain updated to mm . If you want a stock system with working radio Odin the stock firmware either api works
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He did flash stock mm. It was the last thing he flashed according to his list. He needs to upgrade his bootloader to mm.

dhplap said:
He did flash stock mm. It was the last thing he flashed according to his list. He needs to upgrade his bootloader to mm.
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What ? Your High champ he said he flashed w/o aboot. That's the safe upgrade if he had flashed stock the bl would have updated itself

mojoswagger1980 said:
What ? Your High champ he said he flashed w/o aboot. That's the safe upgrade if he had flashed stock the bl would have updated itself
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First of all your wasted. If he flashes stock mm he will lose root and lock his bootloader again and have to go back to bpa1 and start all over. Hence upgrade bootloader. Or he could stay on lollipop.

dhplap said:
First of all your wasted. If he flashes stock mm he will lose root and lock his bootloader again and have to go back to bpa1 and start all over. Hence upgrade bootloader. Or he could stay on lollipop.
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He did lose root bud he wants to. If u followed the thread to this point u would know that. You read the first and last post and your responses show that .

mojoswagger1980 said:
He did lose root bud he wants to. If u followed the thread to this point u would know that. You read the first and last post and your responses show that .
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I guess we both missed that he already flashed the stock bpa1 already. I just went off of you telling him to flash stock after he said he already did it. Have a good day bud!

dhplap said:
I guess we both missed that he already flashed the stock bpa1 already. I just went off of you telling him to flash stock after he said he already did it. Have a good day bud!
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No u missed it . I was telling him the radio is in the bl he didn't flash . IDK what u we're suggest but at least don't actlike this is mutual in any way . We Aren't disagreeing on Minor details.

mojoswagger1980 said:
No u missed it . I was telling him the radio is in the bl he didn't flash . IDK what u we're suggest but at least don't actlike this is mutual in any way . We Aren't disagreeing on Minor details.
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That's for sure. Read the second post buddy. That's what he needed to do to update his bootloader and keep root if he wanted too, or he could have just flashed a lollipop rom. Understand or no? Sorry, can't play with you anymore right now, gotta go to work. I'll be back later though if you have any questions.

Stock H3G_001 or info on how to update

Hi everyone, first time posting here.
I've recently purchased a HTC 10 from a friend. I'm looking to upgrade it to android version 7
The phone has TWRP recovery but no back up of a stock untouched ROM, ive tried looking for a stock UK H3G ROM (H3G_001) but I've been unable to find 1.
Could someone give me a little help on how to update my phone, possibly an idiot proof step by step guide. i just want the latest version available for my phone.
Thanks

Try this thread from a few weeks ago:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/stock-rom-required-htc-10-cid-h3g001-t3627726
Obviously you'd need a stock backup that matches the version you currently have.
Does your phone currently detect an available ota update?

Tarima said:
Does your phone currently detect an available ota update?
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When trying to update it says:
"Can't update software
there was an unexpected error and the file system may be corrupted. please contact HTC support..."

Tarima said:
Try this thread from a few weeks ago:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/stock-rom-required-htc-10-cid-h3g001-t3627726
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What would i have to do to use the stock recovery posted on that thread? which files should i use?
I'm running android 6.0.1 and software 1.80.771.1 You've given me hope lol

Billyboy961 said:
What would i have to do to use the stock recovery posted on that thread? which files should i use?
I'm running android 6.0.1 and software 1.80.771.1 You've given me hope lol
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So, if your system is rooted or modified in any way, you'll need to flash a stock system backup, matching the firmware version you currently have. Then flash stock recovery, and you'd be able to take the OTA.
If your system is already untouched, you would just need to flash the stock recovery, again matching your firmware version, and then take the OTA. There is a recovery for 6.0.1 in that link, but I'm not sure if it's for your firmware version. You could try to flash it and see if the OTA works.
Thinking about it more, if you're able to download the ota I think the best thing to do is to flash the OTA using twrp manually. See instructions in the faq located in the twrp thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ht...ery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3358139/post66347165
If you follow the instructions, you should be able to take the OTA including firmware, and not have to worry about restoring anything stock first.

Billyboy961 said:
Hi everyone, first time posting here.
I've recently purchased a HTC 10 from a friend. I'm looking to upgrade it to android version 7
The phone has TWRP recovery but no back up of a stock untouched ROM, ive tried looking for a stock UK H3G ROM (H3G_001) but I've been unable to find 1.
Could someone give me a little help on how to update my phone, possibly an idiot proof step by step guide. i just want the latest version available for my phone.
Thanks
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Is the phone S-Off?

Thanks for the help guys, ive needed my phone over the weekend so i didnt want to touch anything. first thing tomorrow il be trying to get it sorted. im pretty sure its S-ON

I've broke it. i tried installing the 6.0.1 image with twrp and now my phone wont boot and i cant access twrp
Ive put TWRP back on. still unable to boot the phone tho. red triangle with a "!"

i used a custom ROM, im back up and running thank god. leedroid saved me lol