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[Q] Will I get official OTA update if I unlock the bootloader ?

Hi everyone .
I'm new to xda.
I have 1 question..
Will I get the official OTA updates from htc if I unlock the bootloader ?

Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader

Mr Hofs said:
Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader
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Thankyou
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Mr Hofs said:
Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader
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Can a Rooted hox with stock recovery get Ota updates?? everyone saya unroot it before updating... Im new to developing too and i own a rooted hox
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tonisr said:
Can a Rooted hox with stock recovery get Ota updates?? everyone saya unroot it before updating... Im new to developing too and i own a rooted hox
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Yes you can. Root will be gone after updating.........

I have a problem with my box..on stock without boot loader unlocked ...I by mistake deleted play store...n now even the official ota updates do not download...they show up saying there is a new update but not able to download help me

Mr Hofs said:
Yes you can. Root will be gone after updating.........
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Is my phone stock? So will i be able to receive OTA normally?
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droid.iddu said:
I have a problem with my box..on stock without boot loader unlocked ...I by mistake deleted play store...n now even the official ota updates do not download...they show up saying there is a new update but not able to download help me
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Are you sure about that? I can't see how Play can be deleted without at least root. If it is deleted then a factory reset might fix it but be sure to backup important data such add pictures and music first.
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alexv59 said:
Are you sure about that? I can't see how Play can be deleted without at least root. If it is deleted then a factory reset might fix it but be sure to backup important data such add pictures and music first.
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Actually I have two phones ..one phone is one x n the other is one x+...this problem occurred in one x+...I by mistake uninstalled it from settings > apps ... The icon is still there in the app drawer ...n when I open the app it force closes automatically...I tried to install the apk which we usually get online...didn't work...n the second problem is I see ota updates in my phone but they don't download ..I click download it says "download progress going on. Check the status in the notification drawer"n when I slide down the drawer there is nothing downloading! ..

tonisr said:
Can a Rooted hox with stock recovery get Ota updates?? everyone saya unroot it before updating... Im new to developing too and i own a rooted hox
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Yes rooting is fine, what you need to do before installing an OTA update is re-lock your bootloader. This is because the OTA update will try to install through CWM or whatever other recovery you have flashed.

Mr Hofs said:
Yes ! As long as you don't remove system apps (edit the stock rom) !
You can update with these criteria
Stock rom (with or without root)
Stock kernel
Stock recovery
Unlocked bootloader
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Read the above ^^
A custom recovery will never install a HTC official update, not even when you relock the bootloader !
Mantenner said:
Yes rooting is fine, what you need to do before installing an OTA update is re-lock your bootloader. This is because the OTA update will try to install through CWM or whatever other recovery you have flashed.
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Mr Hofs said:
Read the above ^^
A custom recovery will never install a HTC official update, not even when you relock the bootloader !
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I suppose most people with root phone will have a custom recovery. So the first step would be flash back the "Stock recovery", then only can update.

phonixloo said:
I suppose most people with root phone will have a custom recovery. So the first step would be flash back the "Stock recovery", then only can update.
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Why quoting me ?
I knew that already.....but the first step is to install the stock rom

Mr Hofs said:
Why quoting me ?
I knew that already.....but the first step is to install the stock rom
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Sorry...... I'm bad
I think of my own self only. In my case, I only rooted but without custom rom.
So I only need to flash back the stock recovery.

phonixloo said:
Sorry...... I'm bad
I think of my own self only. In my case, I only rooted but without custom rom.
So I only need to flash back the stock recovery.
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Ah yes in that case you only need a stock recovery

phonixloo said:
Sorry...... I'm bad
I think of my own self only. In my case, I only rooted but without custom rom.
So I only need to flash back the stock recovery.
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How do i know if i have a custom or stock recovery?
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tonisr said:
How do i know if i have a custom or stock recovery?
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Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information

phonixloo said:
Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information
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3.14.401.31 is mine
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tonisr said:
How do i know if i have a custom or stock recovery?
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By entering the bootloader and then to recovery, if you see a sign with triangle and a phone icon you have stock. If it enters directly you can see its custom.
Not by checking the software on the phone. If its a custom rom it can be anything !
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phonixloo said:
Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information
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Nope that's not how you check the recovery !

phonixloo said:
Check your software version.
Go to setting --> About --> Software Information
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NOOOOB

TWRP or PHILZ Recovery Backup Of Stock Rom

I have the Gold Developer Edition with Bootloader, SuperCID, and S-Off running on T-Mobile.
I am looking for a bone stock rom.
Looking for someone who is familiar with flashing recovery and making/posting backups.
Thanks.

charlieb620 said:
I have the Gold Developer Edition with Bootloader, SuperCID, and S-Off running on T-Mobile.
I am looking for a bone stock rom.
Looking for someone who is familiar with flashing recovery and making/posting backups.
Thanks.
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So you need a stock backup is what you're saying?
I should have mine by the weekend, or Monday at the latest.
I can make a backup if no one else gets to it. Just PM me on Saturday if I don't respond by then.

random1204 said:
So you need a stock backup is what you're saying?
I should have mine by the weekend, or Monday at the latest.
I can make a backup if no one else gets to it. Just PM me on Saturday if I don't respond by then.
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Thank you sir.
I will do that.

charlieb620 said:
Thank you sir.
I will do that.
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I can do mine, Do you just want me to dd all of the partitions?

Fenny said:
I can do mine, Do you just want me to dd all of the partitions?
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Just a TWRP backup of your stock rom.
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charlieb620 said:
Just a TWRP backup of your stock rom.
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Okay, may have to wait a minute on that. jcase is working on updating his weaksauce exploit. Once he gets that up, I can get a proper dump including stock kernel and recovery.

Stock or near stock ROM

Long story short, I am rooted and s-on and running an older version of insertcoin rom. The TWRP backup of my stock rom won't restore and I want to use sunshine to s-off but it says I need to have a stock or close to stock rom. Can anyone recommend a rom that will work for me? Keep in mind that I'm still on firmware that is compatible with 4.4.3. I'm only needing the rom to enable me to s-off, then I can upgrade everything.
Thanks.
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kotton666 said:
Long story short, I am rooted and s-on and running an older version of insertcoin rom. The TWRP backup of my stock rom won't restore and I want to use sunshine to s-off but it says I need to have a stock or close to stock rom. Can anyone recommend a rom that will work for me? Keep in mind that I'm still on firmware that is compatible with 4.4.3. I'm only needing the rom to enable me to s-off, then I can upgrade everything.
Thanks.
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You could try looking here for a backup of your actual stock ROM.

xunholyx said:
You could try looking here for a backup of your actual stock ROM.
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Thanks, I've looked there before and there's only a nandroid backup. I've got TWRP so I'd have to install philz recovery to use that. I was hoping to avoid having to do that.
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kotton666 said:
Thanks, I've looked there before and there's only a nandroid backup. I've got TWRP so I'd have to install philz recovery to use that. I was hoping to avoid having to do that.
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Just take a look at the nandroid backups, some are done with TWRP, just grab those

kotton666 said:
Thanks, I've looked there before and there's only a nandroid backup. I've got TWRP so I'd have to install philz recovery to use that. I was hoping to avoid having to do that.
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You do realize how quickly and easily you can switch back and forth between recoveries if you need to, right? Flash the backup, then switch immediately back to TWRP, then make your own with that recovery to save for later. Or you could just switch back and forth again because it is so easy. I'm surprised that there are no TWRP backups for you. Most have TWRP ones available.

xunholyx said:
You do realize how quickly and easily you can switch back and forth between recoveries if you need to, right? Flash the backup, then switch immediately back to TWRP, then make your own with that recovery to save for later. Or you could just switch back and forth again because it is so easy. I'm surprised that there are no TWRP backups for you. Most have TWRP ones available.
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Guess its not easy for him since he may have never done this before...

kotton666 said:
Thanks, I've looked there before and there's only a nandroid backup. I've got TWRP so I'd have to install philz recovery to use that. I was hoping to avoid having to do that.
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If it just for SunShine S-Off purpose, just grab any TWRP 2.xx backup... you don't really need your device version stock ROM.
2.22.401.5 is a good choice.

MaximusHD is also known to work with Sunshine

nkk71 said:
MaximusHD is also known to work with Sunshine
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thanks for the replies
OK here's whats happened. I downloaded the nandroid for my carrier and managed to install it. Its version 4.4.2 and it detected there was an update. I downloaded it and it installed fine, rebooted and it detected another update, then the wifi suddenly turned itself off and would not turn back on so I couldn't download the second bigger update.
I've re-installed the Insertcoin backup and it's all working again.
any ideas?

kotton666 said:
thanks for the replies
OK here's whats happened. I downloaded the nandroid for my carrier and managed to install it. Its version 4.4.2 and it detected there was an update. I downloaded it and it installed fine, rebooted and it detected another update, then the wifi suddenly turned itself off and would not turn back on so I couldn't download the second bigger update.
I've re-installed the Insertcoin backup and it's all working again.
any ideas?
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you shouldnt be taking OTA updates in the first place if you want to Sunshine S-OFF.... the more updates you take the less chances of sunshine working

how do I get the newest update on rooted?

My phone is s-off and rooted and I have the vzw radios on my unlocked HTC 10. What is the easiest way to update? I have never had a rooted phone before.

I'm stuck in the same boat, you can either flash a custom rom, or if you want to remain stock you will have to restore to stock and update or return to stock and use magisk method. I'm lazy to return to stock

ekksman said:
I'm stuck in the same boat, you can either flash a custom rom, or if you want to remain stock you will have to restore to stock and update or return to stock and use magisk method. I'm lazy to return to stock
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Being on a custom ROM doesnt upgrade the firmware. Theres alot of threads around explaining everything you are asking

yldlj said:
Being on a custom ROM doesnt upgrade the firmware. Theres alot of threads around explaining everything you are asking
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Thanks, I'm aware of this. I'm not the OP, I'm staying stock for the 1st time in many years, just rooted, well I will try anyway.
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ekksman said:
Thanks, I'm aware of this. I'm not the OP, I'm staying stock for the 1st time in many years, just rooted, well I will try anyway.
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Sorry quoted wrong person.

ekksman said:
Thanks, I'm aware of this. I'm not the OP, I'm staying stock for the 1st time in many years, just rooted, well I will try anyway.
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if you stay stock but root can you update automatically?
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Bradden1 said:
if you stay stock but root can you update automatically?
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No

xunholyx said:
No
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Thanks.that's what I thought. In which case you may as well flash a custom rom.
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[Q] regarding the new upcoming update! (7.1.1)

Just a quick question, as you know guys this week Google will release the new update 7.1.1 patch. as I rooted my device I won't be able to download OTA update! I already have the TWRP, EX Kernel and I don't want to lose them. Now, Is it possible to flash the new 7.1.1 update via TWRP without losing the root? if so, How?
thanks in advance for your help

As far as I know, the phone won't accept the update with your phone modified.

thecarp1975 said:
As far as I know, the phone won't accept the update with your phone modified.
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Ohh really!!
I don't want to start over do everything again. I wish there is a way to apply the update without losing the root and the other stuff!

MoMo131 said:
Ohh really!!
I don't want to start over do everything again. I wish there is a way to apply the update without losing the root and the other stuff!
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Not really. Your probably going to have to fastboot flash or side load the update.
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Have you considered just flashing the WETA ROM 1.1 which is based on the update that will be released ? I am running it with twrp, elemental kernel ON bootloader unlocked VERIZON phone . Everything works perfect. V4A is an added bonus .

Trijunction said:
Have you considered just flashing the WETA ROM 1.1 which is based on the update that will be released ? I am running it with twrp, elemental kernel ON bootloader unlocked VERIZON phone . Everything works perfect. V4A is an added bonus .
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Umm yeah, that ROM is not based off 7.1.1. it is was based off some random j update that is still just 7.1

zandander said:
Not really. Your probably going to have to fastboot flash or side load the update.
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sound good!, Now do if I sideload or fastboot the update will lose the root?

Yeah. You'll have to re root.
I'm pretty sure anyways. Root is part of boot partition now I believe and when you flash the factory boot it's going to erase root
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zandander said:
Yeah. You'll have to re root.
I'm pretty sure anyways. Root is part of boot partition now I believe and when you flash the factory boot it's going to erase root
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thanks

7.1.1 OTA just sideloaded to my Pixel XL.
Includes:
Double-Tap to Wake
Lift to Wake
Wifi Calling - "Roaming Preference = Wifi" Option on Verizon
Off to re-root.
Nice!

Has anyone got this update OTA yet? I checked a couple times today but not yet for me.

Okmed said:
Has anyone got this update OTA yet? I checked a couple times today but not yet for me.
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Give it a week or so

Hey guys,
I am on stock NDE63V (no root, stock recovery and kernel). Can I sideload NMF26O right away or need to install NDE63X first and then NMF26O?

gerikss said:
Hey guys,
I am on stock NDE63V (no root, stock recovery and kernel). Can I sideload NMF26O right away or need to install NDE63X first and then NMF26O?
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V and X are the same (X more for Verizon)...you can sideload no problem

You must TWRP Backup (Untouched System Image + Boot) before rooting your phone frist time
Then every time OTA realesed you
1- restore that backup
2- flash original recovery
3- update system
4- flash TWRP
5-Rooting device
Thats it

We can side load updates while being completely stock?
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DirgeExtinction said:
We can side load updates while being completely stock?
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Yes. And you can still have the bootloader locked and side load via adb
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Bofahad said:
You must TWRP Backup (Untouched System Image + Boot) before rooting your phone frist time
Then every time OTA realesed you
1- restore that backup
2- flash original recovery
3- update system
4- flash TWRP
5-Rooting device
Thats it
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Bofahad, is there a difference between TWRP backup and Titanium pro backup? which one is better? I usually use the Titanium Backup.

MoMo131 said:
Bofahad, is there a difference between TWRP backup and Titanium pro backup? which one is better? I usually use the Titanium Backup.
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Titanium backup is just for your apps etc. Twrp backs up your entire device so you can restore it later.
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Okmed said:
Has anyone got this update OTA yet? I checked a couple times today but not yet for me.
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I just got it.