Hello all! I badly need some help! Other forums have been unsuccessful. I currently have a rooted S-off M8 (Uk version) When i rooted my phone i used TWRP and did not create a stock recovery.
After delaying the OTA update due to being rooted id now like to upate my phone as im still running 4.4.4.
If it helps i have the TWRP manager app installed with the latest recovery 2.8.7.0 on. Im getting confused between RUU and flashing custom recovery. All id like to do is to update my phone to the new 5.0 lollypop. I dont mind how to do it or what i need to do just need someone to explain it in simple terms. I do apologize, i am a noob when it comes to this!
Any help would be much apperciated!
your device s-off?! if you don'y know what is it please read this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
Azathoth6 said:
your device s-off?! if you don'y know what is it please read this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
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Read his first line again ?!
salty32 said:
Hello all! I badly need some help! Other forums have been unsuccessful. I currently have a rooted S-off M8 (Uk version) When i rooted my phone i used TWRP and did not create a stock recovery.
After delaying the OTA update due to being rooted id now like to upate my phone as im still running 4.4.4.
If it helps i have the TWRP manager app installed with the latest recovery 2.8.7.0 on. Im getting confused between RUU and flashing custom recovery. All id like to do is to update my phone to the new 5.0 lollypop. I dont mind how to do it or what i need to do just need someone to explain it in simple terms. I do apologize, i am a noob when it comes to this!
Any help would be much apperciated!
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Stock recovery won't help on a rooted ROM. You need a clean ROM either a clean backup or RUU.
Post your fastboot getvar all result (minus serial & imei no.), someone may be able to help you
salty32 said:
Im getting confused between RUU and flashing custom recovery.
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The 2 are not at all related.
Custom recovery (such as TWRP) is user created, and installed to the recovery partition of the phone, and allows you to make backups of the current ROM and data partition; and to flash custom ROMs and other flashable zips.
RUU = ROM Update Utility. Its an "official" HTC executable run from the PC that will return your phone to stock image, including stock ROM, recovery, firmware, and all other partitions. There are also RUUs that can be run from the phone. But that's mostly the exception.
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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.
Hi All,
After scouring many of the posts, I've seen that TWRP recovery 2.8.50 has some sort of setting that causes you to lose the ability to get OTA updates. Though I'm not sure on the exact steps needed. At the moment, I've unlocked my bootloader using HTC Dev, and flashed the superuser.zip file and have a TWRP recovery.
Currently on 1.32.401.6 with the new 1.32.401.15 update downloaded but not able to be installed (want to fix the overheating issue)
Can someone best advice me on the correct process needed to install the update. Would flashing stock recovery not work?
Thanks
kash20 said:
Hi All,
After scouring many of the posts, I've seen that TWRP recovery 2.8.50 has some sort of setting that causes you to lose the ability to get OTA updates. Though I'm not sure on the exact steps needed. At the moment, I've unlocked my bootloader using HTC Dev, and flashed the superuser.zip file and have a TWRP recovery.
Currently on 1.32.401.6 with the new 1.32.401.15 update downloaded but not able to be installed (want to fix the overheating issue)
Can someone best advice me on the correct process needed to install the update. Would flashing stock recovery not work?
Thanks
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You need someone to provide you with an untouched stock system image if you want to take the OTA.
Captain_Throwback said:
You need someone to provide you with an untouched stock system image if you want to take the OTA.
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So if my cidnum is HTC__001 (which i've checked) then would I be able to use the file found in this thread?
Guys,
I need help regarding root of Stock ROM Lollipop. 5.0.
I unlocked boot loader, flashed twrp recovery but when it comes to flash rooting tools (Android revolution hd rooting tool) it does not flash and does not root the ROM. In recovery it says failed/ unable to mount cache ...
Am I doing something wrong or it the zip file which may not be compatible with stock rom?
Do you guys have any zip file which can root stock rom or the best would be if there is any rom already rooted but not modified. I like to stick to stock rom but want to get rid of bloatware.
I appreciate any advice, help or solution which may you provide to me.
Please do not ask me to search on google or XDA because I already did it and bother many people in the specific forums. As a result that they could not provide me with the solution I was forced to write in Help& Troubleshooting forum.
all the best,
mqazimi said:
Guys,
I need help regarding root of Stock ROM Lollipop. 5.0.
I unlocked boot loader, flashed twrp recovery but when it comes to flash rooting tools (Android revolution hd rooting tool) it does not flash and does not root the ROM. In recovery it says failed/ unable to mount cache ...
Am I doing something wrong or it the zip file which may not be compatible with stock rom?
Do you guys have any zip file which can root stock rom or the best would be if there is any rom already rooted but not modified. I like to stick to stock rom but want to get rid of bloatware.
I appreciate any advice, help or solution which may you provide to me.
Please do not ask me to search on google or XDA because I already did it and bother many people in the specific forums. As a result that they could not provide me with the solution I was forced to write in Help& Troubleshooting forum.
all the best,
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Don't use a tool.
Download the update SuperSU.zip from here and flash it in recovery.
After the flash, find SuperSU in your app drawer and open it. You will be prompted to update binaries. Do that.
That's it. You are rooted.
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Don't use a tool.
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I second that. The tool used by the OP is probably not updated to work on Lollipop.
Also, OP should make sure to run an updated version of TWRP (2.8.7) as anything but the last few (several?) versions of TWRP will not work on the Lollipop hboot.
redpoint73 said:
I second that. The tool used by the OP is probably not updated to work on Lollipop.
Also, OP should make sure to run an updated version of TWRP (2.8.7) as anything but the last few (several?) versions of TWRP will not work on the Lollipop hboot.
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Thanks a lot guys.
I'll give a try.
regards,
Hi,
today, I get info about a new version of android 6.0 for my HTC one m8.
After downloading, I try to install it. The unzipping seems goes well.
But, when update restart in cmd mode, the install just get an error (see attached photo 1). Photo 1: www.imageshack.com/a/img922/6482/ly4Wqs.jpg
I don't know what happen. Someone can help me to fix this ?
I drop you here some info about my system if it can help: see photo 2, 3 and 4
Photo 2 www.imageshack.com/a/img923/3075/7aXyva.jpg
Photo 3 www.imageshack.com/a/img921/4350/A55yzb.jpg
Photo 4: www.imageshack.com/a/img924/4964/i1YKZI.jpg
Note: I have rooted and flash my phone with the One_M8_All-In-One_Kit_v
(I have flashed my phone with the clockwork mod but, from my understanding, I did'nt change the original ROM)
Note 2: Since I'm new in the forum, I can not display the photo in that threat. Fill free fo follow the link, It safe !
Thanks in advance,
IdyliK
After chatting with a guy from HTC, it's appear that the problem came from North American cell:
according to him, many pack operator are not compatible with the HTC One m8.
The best we can do is waiting for a stable pack... Or installing a different ROM !
IdyliK said:
After chatting with a guy from HTC, it's appear that the problem came from North American cell:
according to him, many pack operator are not compatible with the HTC One m8.
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That person is wrong.
The problem is that you have Philz Clockworkmod installed. You can't OTA update with custom recovery. You need the proper stock recovery, plus the stock ROM (never rooted, rooted would work and unrooting won't work).
redpoint73 said:
That person is wrong.
You need the proper stock recovery, plus the stock ROM (never rooted, rooted would work and unrooting won't work).
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I have the stock ROM. Where can I find the proper stock recovery ?
EDIT: maybe here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707877. I'll look at and came back later (if I need more help or not )
IdyliK said:
I have the stock ROM. Where can I find the proper stock recovery ?
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Stock and never rooted? If you made a nandroid before you rooted (or installed a custom ROM), that will work. Otherwise you will need to restore a stock never rooted ROM from the collection.
I assume you rooted (or else installed a custom ROM), otherwise you would not have Philz recovery on the phone?
IdyliK said:
EDIT: maybe here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707877. I'll look at and came back later (if I need more help or not )
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Those are far too old.
You will find the stock recovery 4.20.661.3 on the following thread (as well as stock nandroid, if you need it):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
redpoint73 said:
Stock and never rooted? If you made a nandroid before you rooted (or installed a custom ROM), that will work. Otherwise you will need to restore a stock never rooted ROM from the collection.
I assume you rooted (or else installed a custom ROM), otherwise you would not have Philz recovery on the phone?
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Yes, I'm rooted. But, from my understanding, I just unlock my bootloader (with a HTC token ID) and flash the CWM recovery... So I have a stock ROM rooted, right ?
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Those are far too old.
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Thanks, I'll figure it out
IdyliK said:
You will find the stock recovery 4.20.661.3
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You was right !!! After flash this stock recovery, the OTA update propelly install :victory:
Marshmallow, here I'm :laugh:
Thanks a lot redpoint73 !!
IdyliK
IdyliK said:
Yes, I'm rooted. But, from my understanding, I just unlock my bootloader (with a HTC token ID) and flash the CWM recovery... So I have a stock ROM rooted, right ?
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You would have to have either flashed SuperSU to be rooted, or if CWM gave you the option to root, you selected it (don't know if CWM does this, custom recovery TWRP does).
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You would have to have either flashed SuperSU to be rooted, or if CWM gave you the option to root, you selected it (don't know if CWM does this, custom recovery TWRP does).
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Yep Forgot to mention that. Yes indeed, I have flash my cell with SuperSU
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