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This is his topic full of stock recoveries and what-not
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Bear in mind that I do not have the time to restore to stock, and then check it for myself if you can extract the stock recovery without root, but you probably can. Please refer to the quote I will post below as I have little time to clean this post up.
Please thank user Davy Jones for actually finding the solution!
Davy Jones said:
Okay, I don't know any coding so I apologize if this is a dumb suggestion, but is it possible to follow the article's directions to pull recovery? So from shell:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22 of=/sdcard/recovery.img bs=4096
I'm already on cwm so I have no way of testing this. Also, please don't try this unless you know what you are doing. I tried this on cwm and it created a file that was 10MB instead of the .img I originally flashed, which was 5.98MB.
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Alrighty that's wonderful. I am trying a guide right now and I will see if I am successful at extracting a recovery and I will report back.
EDIT
I've made wonderful process, and I've extracted a 10mb file which what the recovery.img supposed to be resized to.
So i've basically typed in
After this, I got a huge list of the partitions, and using this I've confirmed that mmcblk0p22 is the block that contains the recovery (I also made sure that I didn't extract something else, etc by checking what the userdata and sdcard size is supposed to be?
Then I typed in
and got
So I ended up with a 10MB file sitting in the root of my internal memory (known as sdcard)
Now I will try to confirm if it is the same file as my recovery.
EDIT
Well after more digging around.. I found this and where it says "Download - Recovery Image Method (using dd):" It shows that the block which the recovery is in in actually the same as the one above, so there was an easier way. Oh well! At least we confirmed that we have the correct file, the question is, can we flash it, guess I'll try after I get home.
If you want to try this out on a NON-Rooted one, you'll have to go to Settings>Developer Options>Root access and allow ADB.
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Hopefully you're a Koodo owner reading this and have noticed the title.
Many of us Koodo owners, have rooted, installed a custom recovery, and have started the flashing frenzy, but we have forgot one thing.
No its not making a NAND of the stock ROM, its the fact the we forgot to backup our stock recoveries! I know it might not be a difference compared to the Telus recovery, but we still need to be sure, that when we want to update, or if we want to return the phone, what we are fully stock.
So what I'm asking you, is to make a backup of your Koodo stock recovery, and share it with us
Unfortunately I do not know how to extract a recovery.img. So hopefully an XDA member will post a guide in this to help us extract the .img
or as always, Google is your best friend
Cheers, and thanks
EDIT
Koragg618 said:
I have found a link on how to get it
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/
Download link for RomDump is at the end of the article
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Those are the instructions.
Thanks everyone for contributing!
I have a stock phone still but need a guide on pulling my recovery. Would I just use ADB or?...
chevymeister said:
I have a stock phone still but need a guide on pulling my recovery. Would I just use ADB or?...
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Im not a koodo member but is it not the same way for tmobile users? With stock ODIN flash? when I ODIN flash my t989 to stock it also flash the stock recovery
I have found a link on how to get it
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/
Download link for RomDump is at the end of the article
Bump, since no one is really noticing the pinned topic
Koragg618 said:
Bump, since no one is really noticing the pinned topic
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I could help, Ive got a Koodo S2 X. However, its not rooted, would i still be able to make a backup of my stock recovery.
Yes I believe it is still possible, just make sure Debugging mode is on and you are using the ADB method, and not the one that has the Android Terminal one. Thanks
My friend and my girlfriend both have Stock Koodo Phone... so i'm gonne try to bring the original Koodo Recovery.img. I read the articles from addictive tips... but i think i missed something, They said we need to root the phone but the first step in the method to root the phone is to install CWM recovery IMG via Odin... So it will overwrite Koodo original Recovery.img.... before i extract it...
Any clue or hint ???
Maybe another way to root via ADB ???
I have a Koodo T989D still on stock everything. I want to root my phone and do all this fancy stuff on it but I'm not in a hurry. I can make a copy of my stock recovery if I get the proper instructions.
edit: isn't this what you're looking for anyway?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849748
tazmania12345 said:
I have a Koodo T989D still on stock everything. I want to root my phone and do all this fancy stuff on it but I'm not in a hurry. I can make a copy of my stock recovery if I get the proper instructions.
edit: isn't this what you're looking for anyway?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849748
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No. What you're pointing to us is a custom Rom... Based on the Stock Koodo Rom. What we are looking for is the Stock Recovery... Just to put back the entire phone in original condition if you have to bring it back to manufacturer for repair...
Tornade69 said:
No. What you're pointing to us is a custom Rom... Based on the Stock Koodo Rom. What we are looking for is the Stock Recovery... Just to put back the entire phone in original condition if you have to bring it back to manufacturer for repair...
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Oh i see... I'm still on stock 4.0.4 so i'll definitely try to provide the backup. Like i said, i'd need the proper instructions because i'm new to all of this.
Someone previously posted the stock recovery which I have attached. Use at your own risk since I have not tested it!
Amazing, where did you find this!
Koragg618 said:
Amazing, where did you find this!
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Someone previously posted it few weeks ago on the XDA forums in the device dev section and I had downloaded and kept a copy in case I needed it.
jumran said:
Someone previously posted it few weeks ago on the XDA forums in the device dev section and I had downloaded and kept a copy in case I needed it.
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Thanks! This will come in handy.
Sorry to be the bad news but I believe this recovery is the one that I've packaged before I though I've found the TLLG2 stock recovery from this site page 68( post by netusername and uploading it without testing it 1st.... then later installed/tested it and it was a CWM touch recovery and not the TLLG2 stock recovery, Sorry again.
Source:
User:netusername
KOODO STOCK IMAGE/RESTORE
Directions: Download these three in the same folder - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Use Winrar/7zip to only extract Part 1 after you have all three parts in the same folder. You should get a folder called clockworkmod. There should be another folder called "backup" inside.
Put the "clockwordmod" folder in your sd card.
Use clockwordmod to restore after factory reset, wipe system, wipe dalvik cache.... It is recommended that you use Clockwordmod 6 - it can be found here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1823117
Enjoy!
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Oh well thats confusing Thanks for the info man!
Sorry I'm not following.
Do you mean the post by jumran (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32299219&postcount=12) is not the stock recovery and is actually a CWM recovery that you're mentioning?
KRZ-2pa said:
Sorry to be the bad news but I believe this recovery is the one that I've packaged before I though I've found the TLLG2 stock recovery from this site page 68( post by netusername and uploading it without testing it 1st.... then later installed/tested it and it was a CWM touch recovery and not the TLLG2 stock recovery, Sorry again.
Source:
Sent from my ♛ SGH-T989 ♛ using XDA app.
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Yes it is a CMW Touch recovery and no problem
[curious] What are you guys doing? [/curious]
You realize backing up any part of your original stock ROM is pointless? All you have to do pick up the original stock tarball from Samsung's website, fire up ODIN, flash, and then not even Samsung can tell you ever did something to your phone. It will be stock everything: radio, recovery, ROM...
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Here, follow the instructions: http://fus.nanzen.se/
There are no presets for Koodo, but all the information you need is readily available on the original box your phones came in.
And if you really need the Koodo recovery for whatever reason, it is an IMG file inside the TARball. You can just DD it in place.
Completely idiot, was trying to wipe my phone to troubleshoot Remote Play app problems, ended up wiping everything off the internal memory. I've been reading through lots of threads and I'm still unsure of what are the correct procedures to avoid a pretty brick on my desk. With that said...
TWRP works, phone is detected, I'm able to do adb and fastboot commands. Some info:
cidnum: HTC__622
version-main: 2.11.708.2
version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
Downloaded a stock nandroid backup (based on the info above), but I'm unable to copy it to my phone by mouting USB via TWRP, Windows says file is too large.
So, what would be the correct procedure? Can I install a GPE ROM or should I worry about getting Sense back to work first? Am I screwed?
Thanks.
Adb push it. Twrp needs to be in adb mode.
Other option. Get your backup, or even a rom on a micro SD if you can and install from it.
Htc one?
Try copying to UsbOtg and connect with device. Then just flash it from twrp
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or follow the guide in my sig (KJ's second method mentioned above)
felipaopl said:
Completely idiot, was trying to wipe my phone to troubleshoot Remote Play app problems, ended up wiping everything off the internal memory. I've been reading through lots of threads and I'm still unsure of what are the correct procedures to avoid a pretty brick on my desk. With that said...
TWRP works, phone is detected, I'm able to do adb and fastboot commands. Some info:
cidnum: HTC__622
version-main: 2.11.708.2
version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
Downloaded a stock nandroid backup (basedi on the info above), but I'm unable to copy it to my phone by mouting USB via TWRP, Windows says file is too large.
So, what would be the correct procedure? Can I install a GPE ROM or should I worry about getting Sense back to work first? Am I screwed?
Thanks.
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Copy it over to an sd card and insert that into your phone.
I have no backup and no external SD card at the moment.
Which file should I download to get started? When "AD Push", do I need a ZIP file? The one I've downloaded is a "stock nandroid backup", not sure if this is the correct file?
felipaopl said:
Which file should I download to get started? When "AD Push", do I need a ZIP file? The one I've downloaded is a "stock nandroid backup", not sure if this is the correct file?
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No, I would use a ROM zip, not a nandroid. Reason being, a nandroid has to be in the exact folder location in order for TWRP to see it and RESTORE from it. In contrast, a ROM zip can be anywhere on the internal memory (just pushing it to the root of the folder is easiest) and then you can select INSTALL in TWRP and browse anywhere on the memory or SD to flash a ROM zip.
Alternately, you can use adb sideload to flash a ROM zip.
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KJ said:
Adb push it. Twrp needs to be in adb mode.
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adb commands should work with the phone in any mode, as long as its on. The exception is adb sideload, for which you need to be in TWRP and in sideload mode. So that may be what you are thinking of.
redpoint73 said:
No, I would use a ROM zip, not a nandroid. Reason being, a nandroid has to be in the exact folder location in order for TWRP to see it and RESTORE from it. In contrast, a ROM zip can be anywhere on the internal memory (just pushing it to the root of the folder is easiest) and then you can select INSTALL in TWRP and browse anywhere on the memory or SD to flash a ROM zip.
Alternately, you can use adb sideload to flash a ROM zip.
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adb commands should work with the phone in any mode, as long as its on. The exception is adb sideload, for which you need to be in TWRP and in sideload mode. So that may be what you are thinking of.
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I've used adb about 3 times in my life. Lol
Appreciate the info. ?
Yes.... Use fastboot all the time. Lol Just not adb.
Adb Noob..... ish.
redpoint73 said:
No, I would use a ROM zip, not a nandroid. Reason being, a nandroid has to be in the exact folder location in order for TWRP to see it and RESTORE from it. In contrast, a ROM zip can be anywhere on the internal memory (just pushing it to the root of the folder is easiest) and then you can select INSTALL in TWRP and browse anywhere on the memory or SD to flash a ROM zip.
Alternately, you can use adb sideload to flash a ROM zip.
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adb commands should work with the phone in any mode, as long as its on. The exception is adb sideload, for which you need to be in TWRP and in sideload mode. So that may be what you are thinking of.
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Thanks, the problem is that I'm unable to find a stock ROM for my HTC One M8 variant, from Hong Kong. What would be the outcome when installing a different ROM than the original?
felipaopl said:
Thanks, the problem is that I'm unable to find a stock ROM for my HTC One M8 variant, from Hong Kong. What would be the outcome when installing a different ROM than the original?
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Since you are bootloader unlocked, you can flash whatever ROM you want, as long as it meets your requirements and preferences for features, language, etc.
If you are asking me what the difference between the stock ROM and custom ROMs are; there are too many custom ROMs (with a wide array of possible features) to even begin answering that question.
You won't get OTA updates on a custom ROM, but you lost that ability when you installed TWRP.
You need to read up before doing anything else... If you value your device. Lack of knowledge and confidence with this stuff is a recipe for disaster.
Start here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711073
Then read through some things related to what you want to do in the Q&A section.
Again, the more you learn.... The safer and easier this stuff gets. ?
redpoint73 said:
Since you are bootloader unlocked, you can flash whatever ROM you want, as long as it meets your requirements and preferences for features, language, etc.
If you are asking me what the difference between the stock ROM and custom ROMs are; there are too many custom ROMs (with a wide array of possible features) to even begin answering that question.
You won't get OTA updates on a custom ROM, but you lost that ability when you installed TWRP.
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Thanks, makes sense. But what about problems with radio version, for example? Not dangerous using a non-original ROM?
felipaopl said:
Thanks, makes sense. But what about problems with radio version, for example? Not dangerous using a non-original ROM?
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No, its not "dangerous". You might see some impact if the ROM's build.prop doesn't play well with the radio. Use a ROM that supports your version of the M8, to be safe.
You certainly won't be better off than you are now, which is a phone with no OS.
If you were that concerned about the stock ROM, you should have made a nandroid. You should do that before messing with anything in TWRP.
redpoint73 said:
No, its not "dangerous". You might see some impact if the ROM's build.prop doesn't play well with the radio. Use a ROM that supports your version of the M8, to be safe.
You certainly won't be better off than you are now, which is a phone with no OS.
If you were that concerned about the stock ROM, you should have made a nandroid. You should do that before messing with anything in TWRP.
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Yes, you're completely right. Living and learning, I guess.
By the way, is there a repository for stock M8 ROMs? I was able to find the nandroid backups but not the ROMs in ZIP format to flash via the ADB Push method.
felipaopl said:
By the way, is there a repository for stock M8 ROMs? I was able to find the nandroid backups but not the ROMs in ZIP format to flash via the ADB Push method.
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Just look in the Development section for stock ROMs.
redpoint73 said:
Just look in the Development section for stock ROMs.
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Thanks. Another question that just came to my mind right now. If installing a stock, US ROM for example, will I lose LTE? Since my phone is from Honk Kong, not sure about that.
felipaopl said:
If installing a stock, US ROM for example, will I lose LTE? Since my phone is from Honk Kong, not sure about that.
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Not sure. As I mentioned, install a custom ROM that supports your version, to be safe.
I don't think you would lose LTE. Band compatibility is in the radio, not the ROM. But something in build.prop may cause some glitches or network performance may not be ideal.
I don't see a good reason to install a stock ROM that is not for your region.
redpoint73 said:
Not sure. As I mentioned, install a custom ROM that supports your version, to be safe.
I don't think you would lose LTE. Band compatibility is in the radio, not the ROM. But something in build.prop may cause some glitches or network performance may not be ideal.
I don't see a good reason to install a stock ROM that is not for your region.
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Problem is that I'm looking over the Development section and I'm unable to find a stock ROM for Europe / Hong Kong.
felipaopl said:
Problem is that I'm looking over the Development section and I'm unable to find a stock ROM for Europe / Hong Kong.
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Stock ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702664
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
Although I believe these are for the EMEA version, with the "A" in EMEA standing for Asia; and I think HK is actually a different version.
Hi, guys.
My SM-N910P (OB7) just downloaded update - 276.98 MB.
I still do not want to be update yet.
Tell me, please, the location of the update file.
I want to copy it to computer.
Dont take the update youll be sorry
I do not want to be updated.
I want to find where the update file is loaded into the phone - where it is.
Cant get it wothour root access
Thank, but I have root access. And I have Root Explorer too.
Should be in the cache folder
Cool upload the oe1 recovery to sav us all !!
In the folder "Cache" no update file..
Search for "Update.zip" is my other guess. I use ES file explorer and am not sure on the root explorer features but with ES I believe I have to have show hidden files enabled to see secret stuff. Maybe the same with the update?
Thanks to all.
I figured out where the lost file update.zip.
CF-AutoRoot cleared FOTA folder in the folder CACHE.
spinxus said:
Thanks to all.
I figured out where the lost file update.zip.
CF-AutoRoot cleared FOTA folder in the folder CACHE.
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Any chance you could flash back to stock, download the the update again, pull it off your phone with adb and then reroot?
Many of us would be eternally grateful to get a copy.
DreamingWolf said:
Any chance you could flash back to stock, download the the update again, pull it off your phone with adb and then reroot?
Many of us would be eternally grateful to get a copy.
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Some people need a copy?
I put it here.
There's a strange format archive, I was able to unpack in part by the latest version of 7-zip.
I saw that patched nearly all system applications.
..
Someone can explain to me why all regret that update to OE1?
Custom firmware does not interest me.
DreamingWolf said:
Any chance you could flash back to stock, download the the update again, pull it off your phone with adb and then reroot?
Many of us would be eternally grateful to get a copy.
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Sitting here on fresh Stock OB7 with update downloaded... can't find it with ADB.
tried ADB pull /cache/fota/update.zip Does not exist
tried ADB pull /cache/update.zip Does not exist
tried all I could think of.... does not exist...
Yes, ADB DOES recognize my device...
I've been out of commission for a couple weeks, would have thought this was handled by now.
See anything wrong with my syntax?
spinxus said:
Some people need a copy?
I put it here.
There's a strange format archive, I was able to unpack in part by the latest version of 7-zip.
I saw that patched nearly all system applications.
..
Someone can explain to me why all regret that update to OE1?
Custom firmware does not interest me.
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what was the location of your adb pull?
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jhill110 said:
Sitting here on fresh Stock OB7 with update downloaded... can't find it with ADB.
tried ADB pull /cache/fota/update.zip Does not exist
tried ADB pull /cache/update.zip Does not exist
tried all I could think of.... does not exist...
Yes, ADB DOES recognize my device...
I've been out of commission for a couple weeks, would have thought this was handled by now.
See anything wrong with my syntax?
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in the same boat as you. was gonna do it last night but prior obligations foiled that plan. even though its been posted, i was trying to pull it myself before coming here to see that its been posted already... still curious of the remote location though since i went back to OB7 for the sole purpose of pulling it.
xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
what was the location of your adb pull?
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in the same boat as you. was gonna do it last night but prior obligations foiled that plan. even though its been posted, i was trying to pull it myself before coming here to see that its been posted already... still curious of the remote location though since i went back to OB7 for the sole purpose of pulling it.
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Something wrong/different with the above linked file... I guess. I can't open it to extract the stock OE1 recovery.
Downloaded it 4 times. Maybe I'm just a little "slow".
EDIT: Managed to pull it off my phone... for whatever it's worth.
xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
what was the location of your adb pull?
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I not used adb.
I reflash odin OB7, download OTA update again, phone off, flash odin TWPR, download in TWPR and copy update.zip from /cache/fota to externalSD.
Mirror - OE1 update.zip on Mega.
Thanks for the reply. The reason a lot of people dont want the OE1 update is because of the limitations it puts on your phone. Cant use Odin in certain areas and also cant go back, from what i understood, limiting ones customization and tinkering abilities.
ewww @ mega.... ill pass and stick with the original, but thanks
@jhill110 you aint slowwwwwww, this entire OE1 has been nothing but hell from the start.
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spinxus said:
I not used adb.
I reflash odin OB7, download OTA update again, phone off, flash odin TWPR, download in TWPR and copy update.zip from /cache/fota to externalSD.
Mirror - OE1 update.zip on Mega.
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whats up with the locked zip file. ????
jhill110 said:
Something wrong/different with the above linked file... I guess. I can't open it to extract the stock OE1 recovery.
Downloaded it 4 times. Maybe I'm just a little "slow".
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This update is not available stock OE1 recovery.
OB7 recovery is patched to OE1 recovery.
I wrote that the archive has a strange format, and I was able to unpack his part with errors only with the latest version of 7-zip.
I attached update-script from this update.
Added SHA1.
Added screens about recovery.
Yup, those are the only 2 files in the recovery folder via the update.zip
Both files
Downloaded the update. Guess it's good to have. Might need it for fixing up the firmware I modded to get next update. Or not. Lol
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3.10.605.7
OTAPkg.zip (for flashing from a stock 2.6.605.15)
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347853105
Custom firmware zip That includes TWRP 2.8.7.0 Fastboot flash this in download mode or rename to 0PJAIMG.zip and place on your ex SD and flash from download mode.
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347853110
Stock recovery img
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347853111
HTC fastboot USE this OR else
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347780554
Stock nandroid of System and Boot
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347853179
2.6.605.15
Custom firmware zip that includes TWRP 2.8.7.0. Fastboot flash this in download mode or rename to 0PJAIMG.zip and place on your ex SD and flash from download mode.
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798464
Stock OTAPkg.zip. Requires untouched system and recovery to flash in stock recovery.
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798403
Stock 5.1 Recovery fastboot flash this.
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798471
HTC fastboot USE this OR else
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347780554
System Dump for dev use...
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798491\
Stock unrooted system nand (Can be used for future OTAs)
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347798555
Is it alright to run this new firmware with say, andybones 5.1 rom? Do we know what fixes are in the firmware yet or any advantages over 2.6.605.10?
cliefan said:
Is it alright to run this new firmware with say, andybones 5.1 rom? Do we know what fixes are in the firmware yet or any advantages over 2.6.605.10?
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I can't see how it would hurt.... Give it a try.. you might want to pluck the boot.img out of it first as i'm not entirely sure what @andybones did with the kernel.
Thanks. I have not worked with firmware zips much. Can I just pull the boot.img out and re-zip? Or does the archive need to be packaged in a specific way or with a specific tool? I am usually running OSX.
This M9 is like a new phone now that I have it s-off/unlocked....being stock for so long was torture. Self-inflicted, but still torture.
cliefan said:
Thanks. I have not worked with firmware zips much. Can I just pull the boot.img out and re-zip? Or does the archive need to be packaged in a specific way or with a specific tool? I am usually running OSX.
This M9 is like a new phone now that I have it s-off/unlocked....being stock for so long was torture. Self-inflicted, but still torture.
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Most zip utilities will allow you to simply remove that boot.img without even unzipping... it's a pretty simple zip though so if you need to unzip... remove and rezip..
Great. Thanks. Don't want to screw anything up.
I've generally been a pretty quiet XDA member for the past 8yrs...but I have to say:
Dotdat, you are a valuable member here. Great job and thanks for all you do for everyone.
I flashed the full firmware.zip with the new boot.img and recovery.img
reflashed the custom TWRP.
stock boot.img working on the 5.1 Fluent ROM I am on.
@andybones @dottat either of you guys have the 5.0.1 recovery handy? I'm not seeing it anywhere...
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Antny6 said:
@andybones @dottat either of you guys have the 5.0.1 recovery handy? I'm not seeing it anywhere...
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk
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Pull it from here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347760858
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk
Stock Deodexed ROM will be coming late tonight, tomorrow, if all goes to plan.
@dottat is testing it for me now, and then will send me the system apps that need updating and I will move them into system, and then upload and make new thread in Dev section.
Completely stock. No apps removed. All system apps updated.
Deodexed
Rooted/SuperSU
Busybox
Tethering
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Antny6 said:
@andybones @dottat either of you guys have the 5.0.1 recovery handy? I'm not seeing it anywhere...
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sorry I'm a little late but if still needed here is the recovery from 1.33.605.15 (I think this is what you're asking for)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26383143/stuff/recovery_1.33.605.15.zip
thanks,ota file works ok with stock recovery.
I put the OTA with its name on my SDCARD and on the internal storage.
I keep getting
finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:failed to map file...
wtf
andybones said:
Stock Deodexed ROM will be coming late tonight, tomorrow, if all goes to plan.
@dottat is testing it for me now, and then will send me the system apps that need updating and I will move them into system, and then upload and make new thread in Dev section.
Completely stock. No apps removed. All system apps updated.
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sorry I'm a little late but if still needed here is the recovery from 1.33.605.15 (I think this is what you're asking for)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26383143/stuff/recovery_1.33.605.15.zip
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No worries, I used the one from the firmware @dottat posted. Thanks though!
i had to rename the file to ptt.zip fro the phone to find it lol.
cmsjr123 said:
I put the OTA with its name on my SDCARD and on the internal storage.
I keep getting
finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:failed to map file...
wtf
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Nm...looks like you already followed up before I responded
This is the first time I've had to do that...I found it I'd but the phone kept searching for that One file.
Thanks though
Those of you who manually flashed the OTA-- how long did the 'Patching system image after verification' step take for you? I feel like it's been on this step for over 20 mins...
Nm...just finished that step now.
FYI to anyone taking this route-- that step took atleast 25 minutes to complete on my device...so don't freak out!
Antny6 said:
Those of you who manually flashed the OTA-- how long did the 'Patching system image after verification' step take for you? I feel like it's been on this step for over 20 mins...
Nm...just finished that step now.
FYI to anyone taking this route-- that step took atleast 25 minutes to complete on my device...so don't freak out!
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Yes.. I had posted in the 5.1 update thread yesterday that when i took the OTA, it threatened me with a downtime of 35 minutes!
Stock Deodexed 2.6.605.15 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...m-stock-deodexed-official-2-6-605-15-t3184535
Having a problem here. I've tried putting the OTA on both internal and external memory, have tried renaming to 0PJAIMG.zip and ptt.zip. When I boot into download mode it doesn't search for anything. It just comes up with reboot options and below the warning message it says SD NOT MOUNTED. I RUU'd with the SD card method when I got the phone, and updated to the previous firmware via SD card, so I'm not sure why this isn't working.
Edit: Yeah I forgot you can't do this with 128gb card. I'm good.
Does anyone have an idea when the S7 active potentially might see Oreo via OTA update?
Is it hard to install on your own via root or whatever?
Thanks.
jj8279 said:
Does anyone have an idea when the S7 active potentially might see Oreo via OTA update?
Is it hard to install on your own via root or whatever?
Thanks.
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you can already use stock recovery to flash it... Just make sure you flash the previous OTA updates until BRB5 are the last 4 characters of your baseband in settings -> about -> software info
I'm running the first oreo listed on that link on my S7 Active, not sure if the others will work, but once you are on BRB5, just copy the oreo zip to the root of your MICRO SD card, reboot into stock recovery, select install zip from sd card, and select the file... to do this, you cannot be rooted, if your system status shows as custom, flash nougat with odin... if you need it the odin files as well asall previous OTA updates are listed in the website as well. Just remove /OTA/Oreo from the end of the url
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BGy7/gKs4xzhRE/OTA/Oreo/
let me know how it goes, i'm happy with it, it has the S8 style launcher and app icons, and the new AOD, but unfortunately, no live infinity wallpapers :/
remember to hit thanks
HI
any one have Oreo stock rom? My S7 active can't go into recovery mode, only can use ODIN to flash. thanx
troublesome said:
HI
any one have Oreo stock rom? My S7 active can't go into recovery mode, only can use ODIN to flash. thanx
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There is no s7 active oreo rom in ODIN flashable format available yet, but you can update by flashing nougat, and flashing two ota flashable zip files in stock recovery. If you go to this website, and click the blue download button, you can extract the downloaded file with 7zip, or winrar, and flash the md5 files in ODIN, and you will then be on stock android nougat. You can then copy this zip file to your phone's external micro sd card, without extracting it, and use stock recovery mode (turn off, then volume up + home + power) to "apply update from sd card", or if you don't have a micro sd card, click "apply update from adb" and look up "how to use adb sideload" on google. Once it's done updating, do the same thing with this zip file, using stock recovery and "apply update from sd card" or using "apply update from ADB", and you will be on android 8.0 oreo. you can always use the first file you downloaded to go back to stock nougat if you don't like oreo, but it's working great for me!
remember to hit thanks, and if you want to support me, consider donating to me by clicking here!
I need rom what had bootloader 3 because my phone was brick.my phone lost recovery mode but it has download mode.i must odin my phone by rom bootloader 3.Can you have it? Share me.Tks bro !
jacoblong09 said:
If you go to this website, and click the blue download button, you can extract the downloaded file with 7zip, or winrar, and flash the md5 files in ODIN, and you will then be on stock android nougat. [/URL]
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It doesn't work, but still thank you
troublesome said:
It doesn't work, but still thank you
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It should work, make sure you have the usb drivers installed, the LATEST VERSION of odin (older versions may get stuck), and make sure your phone is in download mode (hold down power + volume down + home until a blue screen appears. click volume up). Then, open odin, connect your phone, and add the four .tar.md5 files extracted from the link you quoted. It works for me, but if it doesn't, try this file instead. let me know how it goes
jacoblong09 said:
It should work, make sure you have the usb drivers installed, the LATEST VERSION of odin (older versions may get stuck), and make sure your phone is in download mode (hold down power + volume down + home until a blue screen appears. click volume up). Then, open odin, connect your phone, and add the four .tar.md5 files extracted from the link you quoted. It works for me, but if it doesn't, try this file instead. let me know how it goes
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Dear Sir:
Just FYI~
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76331898&postcount=610
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...sm-g891a-ota-updates-firmware-t3540866/page59
troublesome said:
Dear Sir:
Just FYI~
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76331898&postcount=610
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...sm-g891a-ota-updates-firmware-t3540866/page59
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Oh, i see. You're on bootloader version 3. In that case, there is most likely nothing you can do to fix the phone. Just wait patiently for an odin flashable version of oreo for the s7 active, which should have bootloader 3 out of the box, and that should work. At this point, it is simply a waiting game. I really can't do anything for you, wish I could, but I unfortunately do not have the knowledge to modify bootloader versions yet. So, patience is key. Cheers!
troublesome said:
Dear Sir:
Just FYI~
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76331898&postcount=610
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...sm-g891a-ota-updates-firmware-t3540866/page59
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actually, has anyone confirmed if unlocking the aboot allows bootloader downgrades on the s7 active? i also found this on the download site: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BGy7/gKs4xzhRE/root/unlockg891aboot.tar
Try flashing this in the AP slot in odin to unlock the aboot partition, then flash the nougat from the link i gave before, using just the AP file from the firmware in the AP slot, and don't use the BL, CP, OR CSC slots
jacoblong09 said:
actually, has anyone confirmed if unlocking the aboot allows bootloader downgrades on the s7 active? i also found this on the download site: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BGy7/gKs4xzhRE/root/unlockg891aboot.tar
Try flashing this in the AP slot in odin to unlock the aboot partition, then flash the nougat from the link i gave before, using just the AP file from the firmware in the AP slot, and don't use the BL, CP, OR CSC slots
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I tried it before, does not work, either, actually I tried everything on the site.lol
i have an idea.... i'll try taking a backup of my working oreo installation and converting it into a flashable tar file for odin...
can you tell me what error the phone shows when you try to flash the nougat? does it have a sw rev check fail or secure check fail?
jacoblong09 said:
i have an idea.... i'll try taking a backup of my working oreo installation and converting it into a flashable tar file for odin...
can you tell me what error the phone shows when you try to flash the nougat? does it have a sw rev check fail or secure check fail?
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sw rev check fail and only fail in BL part
http://protoss.myds.me/download/s7_active.jpg
then just don't flash the BL, flash everything else, let me know if it works
jacoblong09 said:
then just don't flash the BL, flash everything else, let me know if it works
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If odin BRA7 and you don't flash file BL.It will run PASS but your phone will brick when your phone was on rom RD4 (8.0).Last month ,I try do it.
You don't try it !
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jacoblong09 said:
i have an idea.... i'll try taking a backup of my working oreo installation and converting it into a flashable tar file for odin...
can you tell me what error the phone shows when you try to flash the nougat? does it have a sw rev check fail or secure check fail?
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I like your idea.You can help me do it .tks bro !
dothanhanloc said:
If odin BRA7 and you don't flash file BL.It will run PASS but your phone will brick when your phone was on rom RD4 (8.0).Last month ,I try do it.
You don't try it !
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I like your idea.You can help me do it .tks bro !
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i realize now that the issue with my idea is... root... root is not achieved on oreo yet... and the firmware.mobi website upload to dropbox doesn't work, just refreshes after clicking start upload. So i'm stuck. But, if somebody could provide an image i could flash to root oreo on the s7 active, i will be able to make an odin .tar.md5
but i can not without root :/
One other thing you could try is extracting the ota zip for oreo you previously had, take the boot.img from it, compress the boot.img into a tar file, and then try flashing that with odin, in the AP slot. let me know how it goes, my phone is in a boot loop cause i tried an older root method :/
luckily, i used an earlier oreo OTA file, so i'm still on BL2
troublesome said:
sw rev check fail and only fail in BL part
http://protoss.myds.me/download/s7_active.jpg
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Ok, after lots of digging through the ota zip, i believe i may have one step towards a solution.
But i need you to check it, as if it does work, it will update my phone to bootloader 3, which i would rather not do, since you already have bootloader 3, and it can't worsen the situation
now that i think about it, i could try flashing this on my currently installed marshmallow, after rooting, then try making the odin .tar.md5, but with the bootloader 3, so you can downgrade back to marshmallow. what do you think?
Try flashing the attached bootloader file, which i made for bootloader 3:
let me know if it works, thanks.. i might have a method for the system, too
EDIT NO STOP! i forgot a bin file, fixing now
EDIT 2 OK, SHOULD BE ALL GOOD NOW!
EDIT 3 I'M BRICKED NOW, but did see the new bootloader android logo at the bottom after flashing, then black screen qualcomm 9008
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jacoblong09 said:
you can already use stock recovery to flash it... Just make sure you flash the previous OTA updates until BRB5 are the last 4 characters of your baseband in settings -> about -> software info
I'm running the first oreo listed on that link on my S7 Active, not sure if the others will work, but once you are on BRB5, just copy the oreo zip to the root of your MICRO SD card, reboot into stock recovery, select install zip from sd card, and select the file... to do this, you cannot be rooted, if your system status shows as custom, flash nougat with odin... if you need it the odin files as well asall previous OTA updates are listed in the website as well. Just remove /OTA/Oreo from the end of the url
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BGy7/gKs4xzhRE/OTA/Oreo/
let me know how it goes, i'm happy with it, it has the S8 style launcher and app icons, and the new AOD, but unfortunately, no live infinity wallpapers :/
remember to hit thanks
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Hey I'm already running BRB5, do i need to rename the zip to update.zip or anything like that? also how do I send it to the root of the sd card, I just copied it into the regular file, does it need to be sent through a computer?
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Hey I'm already running BRB5, do i need to rename the zip to update.zip or anything like that? also how do I send it to the root of the sd card, I just copied it into the regular file, does it need to be sent through a computer?
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Nah, use stock to flash CRC7 AS IS, NOT ANYTHING NEWER... My phone is now pernaneantly bricked due to me flashing an older bootloader from a new one
jacoblong09 said:
Nah, use stock to flash CRC7 AS IS, NOT ANYTHING NEWER... My phone is now pernaneantly bricked due to me flashing an older bootloader from a new one
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Oh that sucks, is there any way to flash it back to original stock through adb? I think I'll just wait for the software update to come through the carrier, I don't wanna risk that
AND THANKS FOR THE QUICK REPLY!! I was minutes away from flashing CRD4, you saved me big time