Hi all,
I hope someone can help as I am at my wits and sanity's end.
I am trying to install twrp into my phone to make a factory backup before rooting. I have unlocked the boot loader via htcdev all OK, I have followed the guide online to install twrp but it just will not work, I have tried various methods and every one of them failed. ADB and fastboot are installed OK, when I type "fastboot devices" it shows the phone and serial number, HTC sync is installed and updated, SDK is installed, everything the guide said to do I have done but it just won't flash. Error when I try to flash twrp every time. It is the latest version etc (I think) the twrp image is in the adb/fastboot folder and the cmd was opened from the folder.
I really don't know what I am doing wrong, can anyone please advise?
Thanks in advance
Gary Nixon
Belaris said:
Hi all,
I hope someone can help as I am at my wits and sanity's end.
I am trying to install twrp into my phone to make a factory backup before rooting. I have unlocked the boot loader via htcdev all OK, I have followed the guide online to install twrp but it just will not work, I have tried various methods and every one of them failed. ADB and fastboot are installed OK, when I type "fastboot devices" it shows the phone and serial number, HTC sync is installed and updated, SDK is installed, everything the guide said to do I have done but it just won't flash. Error when I try to flash twrp every time. It is the latest version etc (I think) the twrp image is in the adb/fastboot folder and the cmd was opened from the folder.
I really don't know what I am doing wrong, can anyone please advise?
Thanks in advance
Gary Nixon
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are you in bootloader or download mode, you have to be in download mode, what command are you typing to flash recovery.
fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery).img
Yep download mode black screen and that command
i have installed java SE development kit 7 and java 8 update 66 as per the guide
Do i need an SD card in the phone for this as i just saw this mentioned but it wasnt on the guide i was using?
Belaris said:
i have installed java SE development kit 7 and java 8 update 66 as per the guide
Do i need an SD card in the phone for this as i just saw this mentioned but it wasnt on the guide i was using?
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hmmm, not sure on that one, put one in and see
I think i may know the problem - S-ON - would this prevent anything being flashed?
Have you tried re-downloading TWRP to make sure it isn't a corrupted download?
Belaris said:
I think i may know the problem - S-ON - would this prevent anything being flashed?
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no, if your bootloader is unlocked you don't need to be s-off to flash recovery. Are you flashing the correct twrp for your phone
2.8.7.1_CPTB-B1-hima.img
its cool i got it to work, next question how do i get the custom rom zip file into the phone
Belaris said:
its cool i got it to work, next question how do i get the custom rom zip file into the phone
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download it, connect tehphone to pc, move the rom zip to either extsd or internal sd, boot to recovery select the zip and flash.don't forget to make a backup, and to wipe dalvik cache, cache, system,and data,under advanced wipe. nothing else then install the rom
what was causing the problem before, that you couldn't get recovery to flash, just curious
tbh i actually used the m9 toolkit by Squabbi - did it in 5 minutes
donation on the way
Belaris said:
tbh i actually used the m9 toolkit by Squabbi - did it in 5 minutes
donation on the way
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ok cool, glad you got it going.
Related
Hi unlocked and rooted OneX with TWRP is it possible to install the latest ? Viper ROM using TWRP or do need to use clockwork if so any walk through showing a new to custom Roms a step by step guide Googled for it and only get reviews of the ROM
Thanks.....
BedrockFred said:
Hi unlocked and rooted OneX with TWRP is it possible to install the latest ? Viper ROM using TWRP or do need to use clockwork if so any walk through showing a new to custom Roms a step by step guide Googled for it and only get reviews of the ROM
Thanks.....
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It won't make a difference it will be flashable through TWRP.
Just depends what recovery your most comfortable with !
Wilks3y said:
It won't make a difference it will be flashable through TWRP.
Just depends what recovery your most comfortable with !
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Thanks for that, now is there instructions on how to download and install Viper is it straightforward read on some sites about flashing kernels etc really a bit puzzling to me although I have flashed a ROM on my Nexus 7 tablet it seemed much more straight forward
Sorry for the newbie questions (
BedrockFred said:
Thanks for that, now is there instructions on how to download and install Viper is it straightforward read on some sites about flashing kernels etc really a bit puzzling to me although I have flashed a ROM on my Nexus 7 tablet it seemed much more straight forward
Sorry for the newbie questions (
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here's the link. you can find instruction there. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745176
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here's the link. you can find instruction there. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745176
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Thanks for that, little nervous as the last time I installed a custom ROM (other than my nexus 7) I thought I'd bricked my phone took me two days to get it working (HTC Desire)..
So following those instructions will do the job ?
I need to understand the terminology kernels , boot.img , ROMS, RUU but following those instructions and download the ROM extract the boot.img install that on my phone with fast boot on my PC then boot into TWRP and install the ROM and that's it ?
BedrockFred said:
Thanks for that, little nervous as the last time I installed a custom ROM (other than my nexus 7) I thought I'd bricked my phone took me two days to get it working (HTC Desire)..
So following those instructions will do the job ?
I need to understand the terminology kernels , boot.img , ROMS, RUU but following those instructions and download the ROM extract the boot.img install that on my phone with fast boot on my PC then boot into TWRP and install the ROM and that's it ?
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you need fastboot folders with fastboot files inside. you can find it here in xda. if this is your first time to flash i suggest you watch video tutorials.
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you need fastboot folders with fastboot files inside. you can find it here in xda. if this is your first time to flash i suggest you watch video tutorials.
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Yes I have fastboot folder and files just downloaded the Viper ROM extracted the boot.img I have connected my phone checked devices in fastboot and the serial number shows so its there
Acording to the Viper instructions I now need to flash the boot.img then fastboot erase cache is that correct
Where are these videos please
BedrockFred said:
Yes I have fastboot folder and files just downloaded the Viper ROM extracted the boot.img I have connected my phone checked devices in fastboot and the serial number shows so its there
Acording to the Viper instructions I now need to flash the boot.img then fastboot erase cache is that correct
Where are these videos please
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Correct, flash the boot.img with the command fastboot flash boot boot.img
then fastboot erase cache
then boot to recovery and install the rom.zip via recovery.
Thanks so it really is that simple or am I missing something seen lots having problems with boot loops etc is there anything else I need to be aware of
As far as I can see the order and actions I need to do bearing in mind my HTC is already bootloader unlocked and rooted
1Download the ROM copy to phone
2 Extract Boot.IMG from the ROM
3 Boot my phone into boot loader
4 Connect to PC and in fastboot (phone shows fastbootusb) fast boot flash boot boot.img
5 Still in fastboot fastboot erase cache
5 Boot into recovery (connected to PC or not?) Full wipe then install the ROM followed by installing the updates through recovery
Thanks again
BedrockFred said:
Thanks so it really is that simple or am I missing something seen lots having problems with boot loops etc is there anything else I need to be aware of
As far as I can see the order and actions I need to do bearing in mind my HTC is already bootloader unlocked and rooted
1Download the ROM copy to phone
2 Extract Boot.IMG from the ROM
3 Boot my phone into boot loader
4 Connect to PC and in fastboot (phone shows fastbootusb) fast boot flash boot boot.img
5 Still in fastboot fastboot erase cache
5 Boot into recovery (connected to PC or not?) Full wipe then install the ROM followed by installing the updates through recovery
Thanks again
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1 Download the ROM copy to phone
2 Extract Boot.IMG from the ROM place it inside the fastboot folder
3 Boot my phone into boot loader
4 Connect to PC and in fastboot (phone shows fastbootusb) fastboot flash boot boot.img
5 Still in fastboot fastboot erase cache
6 Boot into recovery (connected to PC or not?) Full wipe then install the ROM followed by installing the updates through recovery. connected or not you can flash the rom. don forget to wipe dalvik cache and wipe cache. you can update your rom OTA or if it doesnt show up you can just download the update ang flash it through recovery. no need to full wipe and flash the boot.img when flashing the update
Thanks for the help guys I'm all done, now on the Viper Rom first impressions its pretty darn good plenty to play around with
The HUB don't seem to do anything when trying to use the various links just get please wait and then a white screen,
Once again big thanks for the help
BedrockFred said:
Thanks for the help guys I'm all done, now on the Viper Rom first impressions its pretty darn good plenty to play around with
The HUB don't seem to do anything when trying to use the various links just get please wait and then a white screen,
Once again big thanks for the help
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I believe the Venom hub is down at the moment.......
Glad you got it all sorted, it really is painless if you take your time and follow the guides.:good:
craftycarper1 said:
I believe the Venom hub is down at the moment.......
Glad you got it all sorted, it really is painless if you take your time and follow the guides.:good:
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Certainly is, think all these warnings re briking your phone makes me nervous that and the problems I had on my old Desire took 2 days to get a ROM on that lol
The more I play with Viper the more I like it, its like having a new phone
BedrockFred said:
Thanks for the help guys I'm all done, now on the Viper Rom first impressions its pretty darn good plenty to play around with
The HUB don't seem to do anything when trying to use the various links just get please wait and then a white screen,
Once again big thanks for the help
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So did you use twrp to flash the ROM or your PC? Is it possible to use twrp?
Dude ....you are bumping a thread from November last year ! What do you expect to hear ! A Rom is always flashed with a custom recovery and the boot.img file with the pc. Always have been like that
Hello guys, I have HTC One V GSM which was recently unlocked and rooted by me. I don't remember how I got that but got it Rooted somehow.
Now Problem is I am unable to backup recovery, unable to install Rom, unable to install themes, after every reboot of following actions,
In Rom Manager
Reboot into recovery takes me to red question mark
The Rom you are using doesn't support OTA updates. The developer of this Rom needs to make the appropriate changes so their ROM support OTA update. Please contact ROM developer.
Installation Rom from sd card also shows red question mark.
In ROM Toolbox pro
Rom management
when i install MIUI (one of the ROMs available seen there) after reboot into recovery option same "red question mark"
unable to change font once I got them changed fortunately/unfortunately
so basically I don't know what to do. I don't even know what exactly can i do after Root else then deleting few pre installed apps
I am very very, in fact very, new to all these tech things just checked internet and did few things.
Please help me guys
1) don't use rom manager
2) it seems you don't have a recovery. Flash it again via fastboot
Thanks Mr Nooby for your reply
Since I am very new to these, did u mean the same procedure I did after unlocking bootloader? procedure of rooting?
Is there anyway I can stat over with new Root I mean fresh after Unlocked bootloader? Then may be I can re start installing Roms and tweaking phone?
Yeah you can flash roms and stuff. Remember that fastboot folder you used to root the phone? Put the recovery file (go for twrp recovery, you can find it in original development of this phone) in that folder, connect the phone in fastboot mode, open cmd and type "fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img", it will send recovery to the phone. From there you can install roms. Never use rom manager, it bricks your phone. And whenever you flash a rom, remember to flash kernel or it will be in boot loop
Amit5818 said:
Hello guys, I have HTC One V GSM which was recently unlocked and rooted by me. I don't remember how I got that but got it Rooted somehow.
Now Problem is I am unable to backup recovery, unable to install Rom, unable to install themes, after every reboot of following actions,
In Rom Manager
Reboot into recovery takes me to red question mark
The Rom you are using doesn't support OTA updates. The developer of this Rom needs to make the appropriate changes so their ROM support OTA update. Please contact ROM developer.
Installation Rom from sd card also shows red question mark.
In ROM Toolbox pro
Rom management
when i install MIUI (one of the ROMs available seen there) after reboot into recovery option same "red question mark"
unable to change font once I got them changed fortunately/unfortunately
so basically I don't know what to do. I don't even know what exactly can i do after Root else then deleting few pre installed apps
I am very very, in fact very, new to all these tech things just checked internet and did few things.
Please help me guys
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Also pls post questions like this in Q&A thread...
E:/%20cant%20/open%20cache/recovery/command
this error comes when i recover after flashing fastboot..
have tried twrp too
it aslso says
reboot system now
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
I don't really understand what could give you the problem. Tell the exact steps you are doing
steps are.. I have downloaded fastboot zip it has adb, adbwinapi.dll, adbwinusbapi.dll, fastboot
i have downloaded twrp.mg (openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-primou)
Opened cmd from same folder typed fastboot openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-primou or openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-primou.img
then pressed recovery
phone restarted green circle thing and then Red triangle with exclam sign. then rebooted by own and nothing happened.
I might be wrong doing it but unable to do anyting.
Can I unroot and start again?
I am downloading HTC asia RUU
Downloading:
RUU_Buzz_Froyo_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.24.707.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_161
113_signed.exe
See, you are taking wrong steps. In order to put recovery on phone you must type "fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img", not all the stuff you are writing dude
Amit5818 said:
steps are.. I have downloaded fastboot zip it has adb, adbwinapi.dll, adbwinusbapi.dll, fastboot
i have downloaded twrp.mg (openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-primou)
Opened cmd from same folder typed fastboot openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-primou or openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-primou.img
then pressed recovery
phone restarted green circle thing and then Red triangle with exclam sign. then rebooted by own and nothing happened.
I might be wrong doing it but unable to do anyting.
Can I unroot and start again?
I am downloading HTC asia RUU
Downloading:
RUU_Buzz_Froyo_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.24.707.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_161
113_signed.exe
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Froyo?!?!! what the hell!
lol xD
You are probably using all the stuff for another phone, recovery included..
mr_nooby said:
You are probably using all the stuff for another phone, recovery included..
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lol imagine Froyo! xD :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Done now I have install
wipe
backup
resore
mount
settings
advanced
and reboot
now what
btw thanks that helped
Imagine aaaaall the peopleeee
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Are you able to access recovery from the phone?
Seraz I am only soing or typing what finding on google
yea dont know anything
just followed what you all said
btw Mr Nooby thanks.. I think I am learning it quickly
Well, if you can now access recovery from the phone, have fun flashing roms :thumbup:
Amit5818 said:
Seraz I am only soing or typing what finding on google
yea dont know anything
just followed what you all said
btw Mr Nooby thanks.. I think I am learning it quickly
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No problem man! Cheers!
Hepp Yeah!!
Thanks Mr Nooby
and thanks Seraz 4 making fun
have a nice day
Thanks
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Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
Phone doesn't connect to moblie data .
Xposed installer not working
SuperSU binary not installed?
I just need my phone back to normal I'll figure out this SU and root thing later. Factory reset doesn't do anything. Screen says I'm running a developer version of the OS
Help thanks
Jamesdbritt said:
Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
Phone doesn't connect to moblie data .
Xposed installer not working
SuperSU binary not installed?
I just need my phone back to normal I'll figure out this SU and root thing later. Factory reset doesn't do anything. Screen says I'm running a developer version of the OS
Help thanks
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did you make a backup of your stock rom or the rom you had before you flashed the one you are currently having problems with?
nty123 said:
did you make a backup of your stock rom or the rom you had before you flashed the one you are currently having problems with?
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I was not the one that flashed the rom. I bought the phone three days ago and it was already like this.
Jamesdbritt said:
I was not the one that flashed the rom. I bought the phone three days ago and it was already like this.
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can you boot into recovery? either twrp or cwm
some updates.. I've been working on it.
Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
???Phone doesn't connect to moblie data ???
Installed HTC Sync Manager to PC
on Device
Went into boot menu and went to recovery TWRP reinstalled SuperSU and Xposed installer
what is a ROM ? what do I do with the SDK bundle?
Jamesdbritt said:
some updates.. I've been working on it.
Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
???Phone doesn't connect to moblie data ???
Installed HTC Sync Manager to PC
on Device
Went into boot menu and went to recovery TWRP reinstalled SuperSU and Xposed installer
what is a ROM ? what do I do with the SDK bundle?
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a rom is a modified software of android from a developer that you can install on your phone through a recovery, it's good that you can boot into recovery but, I'm not completely sure what's going on, the rom that is currently on your device could have a problem and not able to connect to mobile data. you could download a different rom and flash it onto your phone and see if that fixes it, there are plenty of amazing ones to choose from on this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/development even though you have the mobile data problem on your current rom i would still make a backup of your current rom to go back to incase anything happens when (if) you flash a different one
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a rom is a modified software of android from a developer that you can install on your phone through a recovery, it's good that you can boot into recovery but, I'm not completely sure what's going on, the rom that is currently on your device could have a problem and not able to connect to mobile data. you could download a different rom and flash it onto your phone and see if that fixes it, there are plenty of amazing ones to choose from on this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/development even though you have the mobile data problem on your current rom i would still make a backup of your current rom to go back to incase anything happens when (if) you flash a different one
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I am not sure how to flash roms is there a guide?
Jamesdbritt said:
I am not sure how to flash roms is there a guide?
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there are many videos online but its pretty easy, find a rom and gapps (if its included with the rom) then download those two to your sd card( make sure they are in .zip format) once downloaded boot into twrp and choose the backup icon and swipe to backup. when that's done you will press the wipe icon and perform a factory reset(you lose all data so make sure you have contacts synced to google) when its done wiping your data go back and install zip and locate the downloaded rom and choose that then if you downloaded the gapps(google apps) choose add more zips near the bottom and find that .zip. when you have everything you will then swipe to flash. when its done tap reboot and it will load your new rom.
nty123 said:
there are many videos online but its pretty easy, find a rom and gapps (if its included with the rom) then download those two to your sd card( make sure they are in .zip format) once downloaded boot into twrp and choose the backup icon and swipe to backup. when that's done you will press the wipe icon and perform a factory reset(you lose all data so make sure you have contacts synced to google) when its done wiping your data go back and install zip and locate the downloaded rom and choose that then if you downloaded the gapps(google apps) choose add more zips near the bottom and find that .zip. when you have everything you will then swipe to flash. when its done tap reboot and it will load your new rom.
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ok I am going to try ViperOne 5.0.0 | 4.19.401.8
ok so why backup the settings if they aren't working now?
Jamesdbritt said:
ok I am going to try ViperOne 5.0.0 | 4.19.401.8
ok so why backup the settings if they aren't working now?
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Maybe this will save you some time.
Maybe not....
Did you put a working active Sim card of your own into the phone?
That ROM that's on the phone currently, works just fine for verizon cell and data services.
You're welcome to change the ROM to whatever one you want.
Just trying to help you find the actual root of your problem.
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Sounds like you're new to the world of modding which is perfectly fine because we all had to start somewhere. You want to familiarize yourself with the basics before you get too far over your head though. Here's a basic terminology guide that will help you right now: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/05/the-dummys-guide-to-android-rooting-everything-you-need-to-know/
I don't know what the person before you did, but as santod has explained NuSense has perfectly working data. I'm using it now and have never had issue. It's my personal favorite rom, but there are many out there right now you should be trying out for yourself and forming your own conclusions. Almost everyone will have a different opinion on the "best rom" which is why it's a question you'll see avoided around here. Personally, I would start on a "stock" rom like the one offered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485319. That thread also includes very important instructions on how to update your firmware (for better radio performance among other things). Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions before doing something you're not sure of.
No operating system
accidently wiped everything clean the PC cannot recognize the device says I need a driver. I still have twrp but the backup was wiped on accident what do I do to fix it?
I think you'll have to push a rom from your computer to the phone using ADB and then flash it in recovery. I've never had to do that so hopefully someone can chime in with more details.
You need the adb debugging tools installed on your computer. Plus HTC drivers. Once you have those installed, you can try flashing a RUU. Here's 4.2.2 RUU http://www.htc1guru.com/2013/11/verizon-ruu-zip-1-10-605-10-posted/ . This tells you how to setup adb http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/ . To flash the RUU, place the RUU in the same folder as your adb tools, and rename it RUU.zip. In the command prompt type, fastboot oem rebootRUU , then hit enter. Then type, fastboot flash zip RUU.zip ,then hit enter. Afterit finishes you'll have to type fastboot flash zip RUU.zip one more time . Then after about ten minutes it will finish and you'll type fastboot reboot-hboot. Then restart phone.
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You need the adb debugging tools installed on your computer. Plus HTC drivers. Once you have those installed, you can try flashing a RUU. Here's 4.2.2 RUU http://www.htc1guru.com/2013/11/verizon-ruu-zip-1-10-605-10-posted/ . This tells you how to setup adb http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/ . To flash the RUU, place the RUU in the same folder as your adb tools, and rename it RUU.zip. In the command prompt type, fastboot oem rebootRUU , then hit enter. Then type, fastboot flash zip RUU.zip ,then hit enter. Afterit finishes you'll have to type fastboot flash zip RUU.zip one more time . Then after about ten minutes it will finish and you'll type fastboot reboot-hboot. Then restart phone.
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the howtogeek site will not come up it crashes IE everytime
the more I read , everything says I need HTC windows seven drivers where can I get them I can not find a reliable source
Read there are plenty of things on the net that will help you with your problems.
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http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/ADB/
bigjohn6582 said:
Read there are plenty of things on the net that will help you with your problems.
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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this did not help at all
cmlusco said:
http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/ADB/
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Great link but does not at all address the question. this thread can be closed problem was solved by @clsA @alray and @nkk71
Hey guys, this is my first post on XDA forum.
So I've recently bought a nexus 7, I used wugfresh's root kit to root my nexus but then it didn't work... so I've tired the auto root by chainfire. Then I was able to get root. So then I went to playstore and downloaded rom manager to install CWM. I went to recovery then I get this message:
E : Cant mount /cache/recovery/log etc.....
I've tried everything I can do such as researching, changing recovery, and watching a youtube tutorial but nothing helped.
Thanks.
I would start over from scratch using fastboot to flash a factory image and stock recovery. If your bootloader isn't unlocked already, unlock it.
nhizzat said:
I would start over from scratch using fastboot to flash a factory image and stock recovery. If your bootloader isn't unlocked already, unlock it.
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I tried to format using wugfresh couple times but still not working...
DO NOT USE TOOLKITS. They cause too many problems. Learn to do things the proper way using fastboot. I agree with the poster above, you should flash a factory image to start over. Download the system image from here- https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
You need to unlock your bootloader-
Code:
fastboot OEM unlock
Then run the flash_all.bat. That will automatically wipe and reflash everything to get you back to square one.
Then you need to flash TWRP (don't use CWM)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
TWRP will automatically prompt you to flash SU when you reboot. Choose yes, reboot, then install SuperSU from play store, update the SU binaries, reboot again, and then you're done.
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DO NOT USE TOOLKITS. They cause too many problems. Learn to do things the proper way using fastboot. I agree with the poster above, you should flash a factory image to start over. Download the system image from here- Link Removed
You need to unlock your bootloader-
Code:
fastboot OEM unlock
Then run the flash_all.bat. That will automatically wipe and reflash everything to get you back to square one.
Then you need to flash TWRP (don't use CWM)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
TWRP will automatically prompt you to flash SU when you reboot. Choose yes, reboot, then install SuperSU from play store, update the SU binaries, reboot again, and then you're done.
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I tried to flash TWRP but its still the same error code
z3r0c311 said:
I tried to flash TWRP but its still the same error code
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I highly advise you start from scratch so do what I told you to do in my last post. I promise if you do it the correct way (ie. without using toolkits) it will work.
_MetalHead_ said:
I highly advise you start from scratch so do what I told you to do in my last post. I promise if you do it the correct way (ie. without using toolkits) it will work.
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It would be great if u could tell me the commands, im nubby with this fastboot thing.
z3r0c311 said:
It would be great if u could tell me the commands, im nubby with this fastboot thing.
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I gave you the commands in my first post in this thread.
Here's a guide to get you started-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
Sorry for another nubby question but how do I get flash_all.bat?
z3r0c311 said:
Sorry for another nubby question but how do I get flash_all.bat?
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It's in the file that you should have downloaded from the link I posted in my first post. The instructions are at that link as well.
_MetalHead_ said:
It's in the file that you should have downloaded from the link I posted in my first post. The instructions are at that link as well.
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Hey I tried the following:
oem lock
oem unlock
flash-all/flash_all.bat
flash recovery(TWRP)
but then when I reboot into TWRP I don't get a message saying you to install SU... And when I go to 'Install' in TWRP I don't see any internal storage available(0mb). With this error I cant install any roms which is boring.
z3r0c311 said:
Hey I tried the following:
oem lock
oem unlock
flash-all/flash_all.bat
flash recovery(TWRP)
but then when I reboot into TWRP I don't get a message saying you to install SU... And when I go to 'Install' in TWRP I don't see any internal storage available(0mb). With this error I cant install any roms which is boring.
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Hmm... Can you even boot into the stock ROM at this point? Try formatting /data (done in TWRP). Did the system image flash successfully?
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Hmm... Can you even boot into the stock ROM at this point? Try formatting /data (done in TWRP). Did the system image flash successfully?
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I can boot into my stock rom which is 5.0.2, when I try to format /data the error codes comes out...
z3r0c311 said:
I can boot into my stock rom which is 5.0.2, when I try to format /data the error codes comes out...
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Did the system image flash successfully?
_MetalHead_ said:
Did the system image flash successfully?
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using flash-all command, yeah
z3r0c311 said:
using flash-all command, yeah
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Well then I don't know what to tell you at this point. I know Lollipop has been causing issues for some N7 users, but I also know that wugs toolkit causes problems too so honestly I'm not sure what the root of your issue is. I think someone with more experience with Lollipop is gonna have to chime in here, I'm still on 4.4.4 on all of my devices. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Well then I don't know what to tell you at this point. I know Lollipop has been causing issues for some N7 users, but I also know that wugs toolkit causes problems too so honestly I'm not sure what the root of your issue is. I think someone with more experience with Lollipop is gonna have to chime in here, I'm still on 4.4.4 on all of my devices. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Thanks for helping me I appreciate it. I hope someone else can help me with this problem... btw can I flash roms with the stock recovery? The stock recovery seems to be working fine...
z3r0c311 said:
Thanks for helping me I appreciate it. I hope someone else can help me with this problem... btw can I flash roms with the stock recovery? The stock recovery seems to be working fine...
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No, you can only flash custom ROMs if you have a custom recovery.
Q&A for [RECOVERY][nozomi] TWRP 2.8.5.0 touch recovery [2015-02-12]
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locked bootloader
m1st3r1 said:
for cwm, there is cwm (and twrp also) for locked bootloader, but it cant flash any kernel (due to locked bootloader). in summary you stuck with stock kernel (that can only be flashed with flashtool or similar tools (if any ) with locked bootloader.
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Sorry, I'm a bit beginner...
Does this mean that
1. if I use the procedure on page http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/144 in section Download - Stock Kernel:
2. then I can install any ROMs? For example this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/s-development/rom-naosprom-xperia-s-t2958516
?
Mickey8881 said:
Sorry, I'm a bit beginner...
Does this mean that
1. if I use the procedure on page http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/144 in section Download - Stock Kernel:
2. then I can install any ROMs? For example this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/s-development/rom-naosprom-xperia-s-t2958516
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Flashing TWRP would require unlocked bootloader. First unlock Your bootloader, then follow the procedure from here.
From Your other post, it turns out You cannot unlock bootloader, so You can flash only sock based ROM's which work on Stock kernel.
Why is there no version 2.8.6.0 for Xperia S?
Hello guys,
I'm just download and install TWRP manager from google play and i'm trying to install the recovery. I'm choosing device name as LT26i but no recovery file is detected.
If i choose device name as "nozomi" i can find everything but my original device name is LT26i.
What to do? Are you suggest to try with nozomi and install the recovery?
Captainlag said:
Hello guys,
I'm just download and install TWRP manager from google play and i'm trying to install the recovery. I'm choosing device name as LT26i but no recovery file is detected.
If i choose device name as "nozomi" i can find everything but my original device name is LT26i.
What to do? Are you suggest to try with nozomi and install the recovery?
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Nozomi is the code name for LT26i/LT26ii, so You can use it with no problems.
Unable to recovery
I can't flash any recovery file !!!
While I'm trying to install it returns this:
Something is wrong
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Flashing recovery was
unsuccessful.Either you already
have this recovery installed or
another error has occured.Would
you like to attempt rebooting to
recovery now?
NO YES
Captainlag said:
I can't flash any recovery file !!!
While I'm trying to install it returns this:
Something is wrong
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Flashing recovery was
unsuccessful.Either you already
have this recovery installed or
another error has occured.Would
you like to attempt rebooting to
recovery now?
NO YES
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Which method are You following? Try the method from here.
Thank you for your help Mirhawk, but it doesn't work
Captainlag said:
Thank you for your help Mirhawk, but it doesn't work
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What error are You getting?
Mirhawk said:
What error are You getting?
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There is no error but I'm trying to reboot in recovery mode and it's immpossible
Captainlag said:
There is no error but I'm trying to reboot in recovery mode and it's immpossible
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Hope You are pressing volume up button 2-3 times when Sony appears while booting the phone. Also, what ROM are You on?
Mirhawk said:
Hope You are pressing volume up button 2-3 times when Sony appears while booting the phone. Also, what ROM are You on?
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Of course I'm pressing volume up button 2-3 times ....
My phone is on 6.2.B.1.96 stock with unlocked bootloader
Captainlag said:
Of course I'm pressing volume up button 2-3 times ....
My phone is on 6.2.B.1.96 stock with unlocked bootloader
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I just wanted to clarify the first point since I have come across some people who didn't follow correct procedure. Glad You are doing it properly.
Ah yes, that is the problem. This method doesn't work on stock firmwares. Use the method from here to get recovery.
Mirhawk said:
I just wanted to clarify the first point since I have come across some people who didn't follow correct procedure. Glad You are doing it properly.
Ah yes, that is the problem. This method doesn't work on stock firmwares. Use the method from here to get recovery.
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I suppose that i have to follow "method 2", right?
And what to do with the .zip file?
Captainlag said:
I suppose that i have to follow "method 2", right?
And what to do with the .zip file?
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Method 1. You need recovery for method 2. If You have unlocked bootloader, You can simply flash the DoomKernel too. You can find it here. Use the blue "Download Now" button, and the file has .elf extension. You can flash it via flashtool, it consists of CWM and TWRP and works with stock ROM.
@Mirhawk: Many many thanks !!! :victory:
Finally , I have recovery with Doomkernel.
Thanks a lot and keep moding
I think I messed up my S
Hi
Trying to root my S and install nAOSProm I followed the instructions in the main thread. I successfully unlocked the bootloader and got the device rooted (SuperSU installed and updated in play store), but when attempting to use the TWRP manager to install TWRP I just got an error message that it wasn't successful. I then did this as I read earlier in this thread: fastboot flash boot 2.8.4.1.img. When I started the phone, it immediately boots into the TWRP but I can't get anywhere from there. Impossible to continue to the OS. When I connect it to the computer I just get an exclamation point in the device manager and I can't seem to find the correct drivers (I've installed the FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack). The phone worked perfectly in windows in both normal mode and fastboot previously. Since the phone doesn't have an external memory card, and since I can't transfer any files to it from Windows, I'm stuck in TWRP.
Is it bricked or can I get out of here?
nielsen81 said:
Hi
Trying to root my S and install nAOSProm I followed the instructions in the main thread. I successfully unlocked the bootloader and got the device rooted (SuperSU installed and updated in play store), but when attempting to use the TWRP manager to install TWRP I just got an error message that it wasn't successful. I then did this as I read earlier in this thread: fastboot flash boot 2.8.4.1.img. When I started the phone, it immediately boots into the TWRP but I can't get anywhere from there. Impossible to continue to the OS. When I connect it to the computer I just get an exclamation point in the device manager and I can't seem to find the correct drivers (I've installed the FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack). The phone worked perfectly in windows in both normal mode and fastboot previously. Since the phone doesn't have an external memory card, and since I can't transfer any files to it from Windows, I'm stuck in TWRP.
Is it bricked or can I get out of here?
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Flash stock firmware ftf using flash mode in flashtool and then follow the instructions from here.
Or else:
Boot Your phone into recovery. Connect it to PC. Right click on the device in Device Manager, select update drivers, "browse my computer", then "let me pick from list" then select the driver similar to "Sony a0109 ADB drivers" (number may vary). Then You will be able connect to phone via adb. Then use following command to push the ROM and gapps to the phone internal memory:
Code:
adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/
adb push gapps.zip /sdcard/
This will copy the the ROM and gapps to phone which You can flash via recovery easily then.
worked perfectly! thanks for your time and help, much appreciated!