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[Q] ROM Suggestions

Hello There,
I have a HTC One m8 and I'm considering Rooting it and installing a custom ROM.
Since I tried rooting once, and it somehow stopped me from getting OTA updates.
I'm a noob when it comes to that kind of stuff, I read lots of articles on how to do it, but I still couldn't manage. So I'll probably need a step by step guide
My phone is a Canadian unlocked Bell phone (From Canada) and running android lollipop 5.0.1.
Any suggestions?
Thanks a Million!
Cancelprocess

to install a ROM you don't need to be rooted, you just need to have your bootloader unlocked and then install a custom recovery such as TWRP that will allow you to flash a ROM.

xs101 said:
to install a ROM you don't need to be rooted, you just need to have your bootloader unlocked and then install a custom recovery such as TWRP that will allow you to flash a ROM.
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Yes, but any mods or tweaks available in that ROM will probably need root access. As long as it is a near stock ROM there shouldn't be any problems.

Thanks Guys!
But if I install a custom recovery, will I still be able to install OTA updates?

Cancelprocess said:
Thanks Guys!
But if I install a custom recovery, will I still be able to install OTA updates?
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No. But you can always flash the stock recovery back to get OTAs when your carrier updates.
Or you could just flash the firmware manually of course.

Any idea where i can find those?
I'm using a Bell HTC one m8, I never found a stock recovery for my phone.
Thanks again!

Cancelprocess said:
Any idea where i can find those?
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By looking at the "sticky" threads at the top of the General M8 forum section. For that matter, start reading up on the threads linked in the Index thread (found in the same place) as well as the FAQ sticky at the top of this Q&A forum section.
Read read read, learn and understand. That will be much more benefit to you than someone leading you by the hand step-by-step.

Rooting Stock ROM

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.

xunholyx said:
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,

Just updated to bol1 need help

I recently updated to the new fw bol1 im just wondering if there is any way to root the phone or downgrade ?

Sebby000 said:
I recently updated to the new fw bol1 im just wondering if there is any way to root the phone or downgrade ?
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This is from the Renegade Rom page on Android Development, IT WORKS EVEN IF YOU ARE ON BOL1.
Start with step 5
Proper flashing/upgrading to this ROM.. IF you're thinking about flashing OJ7 Roms, take note of the following:
First, Make a TWRP backup
Make a Titanium backup and Backup your Files to PC (i.e. DCIM/Downloads/SMS/TWRP) as you might have to factory full wipe if no boot after ODIN!! Yes no more pictures of your cat Fluffy
ODIN OJ7 Full Update/Firmware Click Here.
After returning to STOCK - bootup and go to software update and take ANY OTA
{{START HERE WITH A NEW PHONE}}{{START HERE IF YOU'RE ALREADY ON OI1}}
Go to Settings--->About Device--->Tap "Build Number" 10 times and you will unlock Developer Options---> unlock bootloader (See Attachment)
Flash THIS TWRP in Odin (compatible with 5.1.1 OFE and up) and you will be good to go with root+recovery on 5.1.1!!
Boot into TWRP; Wipe (Cache,Dalvik,System); Flash a RENEGADE OJ7-V1 Rom
Finally done!! Now you get all the juiciness of the Renegade work and any mods.
Depending on your install method... The initial boot WILL take up to 10 minutes on a clean install, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT!!!!
Please check post 2 and 3 if you're having issues or questions after flashing a Rom

veri nica, ty

Sebby000 said:
I recently updated to the new fw bol1 im just wondering if there is any way to root the phone or downgrade ?
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Have you had success with getting root on OL1 following the steps suggested above?

exeleon said:
Have you had success with getting root on OL1 following the steps suggested above?
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Yes, I installed Renegade rom over OL1 and it works without a problem after 4 days or so. You can even use GalaxyTools to get hotspot access, good battery life also.

thanks for the helps guys but i just wanted to root my phone to use HOTSPOT but i figure it out how to do it without root access just changed the APN SETTING AND ADD .dun at the end and it works

Which twrp do i use

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I ave been looking on your site for a couple of weeks to learn how to determine the model of my note 3. here are the specs.
model-SM-N900T
android version-5.0
build number- LXR2 lV.N900TUVSFPH3
my phone has never been rooted and is totally stock lollipop.
i want to install TWRP but my model is not listed can someone point me in the right direction?​

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(SAMSUNG NOTE 3 SM-N900T)​[/COLOR
I ave been looking on your site for a couple of weeks to learn how to determine the model of my note 3. here are the specs.
model-SM-N900T
android version-5.0
build number- LXR2 lV.N900TUVSFPH3
my phone has never been rooted and is totally stock lollipop.
i want to install TWRP but my model is not listed can someone point me in the right direction?​
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You need to root before you install TWRP. Be sure to root with CF-Auto-Root. After that, you can find TWRP for your device here: https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/​

Thank you very much. Now do I root through oden or by memery card?

bb031577 said:
Thank you very much. Now do I root through oden or by memery card?
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To flash with CF-Autoroot, you flash it with Odin. You can find detailed instructions on how to root here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
You can skip the first step and just follow the steps on how to flash with CF-Autoroot and how to flash TWRP
Follow instructions carefully
Good luck!

Root is not required to flash TWRP. You can flash TWRP from Odin and then flash supersu from TWRP to root the phone.
Rooting with cfautoroot will not install a custom recovery.

ShaDisNX255 said:
To flash with CF-Autoroot, you flash it with Odin. You can find detailed instructions on how to root here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
You can skip the first step and just follow the steps on how to flash with CF-Autoroot and how to flash TWRP
Follow instructions carefully
Good luck!
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cf-autoroot will not install. i get error message, wrong_dev. i followed instuctions to exact.

bb031577 said:
cf-autoroot will not install. i get error message, wrong_dev. i followed instuctions to exact.
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Be sure to have downloaded the correct cf-autoroot for N900T. Should be named something like this: "CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t"

Thank you for the help you have been giving me. I was able to root my phone once I got the correct file. I have also installed twrp . Now I just need to find a good ROM to mess around with.

bb031577 said:
Thank you for the help you have been giving me. I was able to root my phone once I got the correct file. I have also installed twrp . Now I just need to find a good ROM to mess around with.
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Glad to help. There are pretty good ROMs out there. I would suggest getting a Note7 port, since not only you get a newer version of Android, you get the very specific Note features which are awesome! Happy flashing!

Stock H3G_001 or info on how to update

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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