I want to Downgrade my HTC oNE m8 from OTA marshmallow to Kitkat assuming it will imporve my performance as my phone is too slow .
For this purpose i rooted my htc one M8 .it has S-ON.
I read i can do it on S_ON device by using nandroid backup so i downloaded matched CID nandroid backup by developed ahsan i.e. 3.28.401.6 and followed these steps
1. i used recovery to backup boot partition
2. in Internal storage i went to twrp folder and then the newly created boot partition backup folder where when i copied the unzipped nandroid 3.28.4016 it asked me to replace existing boot files which i didnot replace !
3. Via recovery i restored the backup, when it tried to boot after that it got stuck on the htc logo after the htc tone!!
I am new to all this ! i tried using reovery to do a reset, tried restoring boot files! nothing works!!
Kindly let me know how to make it work and install Stock HTC kitkat with root !
I will heartily appreciate it. I have now access to another phone where i can use the sd card to copy any files .
You probably need to flash KitKat firmware. Some firmwares are backward compatible with older ROMs/TWRP backups. But Kitkat in particular, is not compatible with the newer firmwares.
redpoint73 said:
You probably need to flash KitKat firmware. Some firmwares are backward compatible with older ROMs/TWRP backups. But Kitkat in particular, is not compatible with the newer firmwares.
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Sorry if i am misunderstanding you , do you mean to say i cant flash kitkat firmware as it will not be compatible with OTA installed Marshmallow?
as mentioned i tried restoring via nadroid backup,and i didn't replace existing boot files, did this cause all the problems? and if did then is there a way i can still install the backup?
I am trying to backup boot partition again but its not creating any folder while it does say it created in the recovery !
Sorry for too many questions , i am not experienced but can follow if given steps or directed to a link/links.
mavsaurabh said:
Sorry if i am misunderstanding you , do you mean to say i cant flash kitkat firmware as it will not be compatible with OTA installed Marshmallow?
as mentioned i tried restoring via nadroid backup,and i didn't replace existing boot files, did this cause all the problems? and if did then is there a way i can still install the backup?
I am trying to backup boot partition again but its not creating any folder while it does say it created in the recovery !
Sorry for too many questions , i am not experienced but can follow if given steps or directed to a link/links.
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the latest kitkat 4.4.4 will work on marshmallow firmware ( 4.4.3 or 4.4.2 won't )
so you need to restore the full nandroid backup boot,system and data
boot only won't make the device boot up,also the twrp version which made the nandroid should be the same version to restore it ( twrp version is depending on the firmware version ) it's too confused to know whether it will work or not
it's better to flash kitkat based rom
but if you need nandroid restore tutorial to follow,here it is
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
use the steps but don't flash stock recovery
GOOD LUCK
ahmed.ismael said:
the latest kitkat 4.4.4 will work on marshmallow firmware ( 4.4.3 or 4.4.2 won't )
so you need to restore the full nandroid backup boot,system and data
boot only won't make the device boot up,also the twrp version which made the nandroid should be the same version to restore it ( twrp version is depending on the firmware version ) it's too confused to know whether it will work or not
it's better to flash kitkat based rom
but if you need nandroid restore tutorial to follow,here it is
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
use the steps but don't flash stock recovery
GOOD LUCK
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Thanks, i appreciate your reply. My problem is, when i try to backup boot files as per the step 6(a) in the link so as to create the folder it does not get created ! i do have a twrp folder but its blank, so how to create the folder ? also i cant copy anything in the internal storage anymore so how will i transfer the nandroid file? i can access the sd card via different phone.
mavsaurabh said:
Thanks, i appreciate your reply. My problem is, when i try to backup boot files as per the step 6(a) in the link so as to create the folder it does not get created ! i do have a twrp folder but its blank, so how to create the folder ? also i cant copy anything in the internal storage anymore so how will i transfer the nandroid file? i can access the sd card via different phone.
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Make sure you choose the correct location
Backup the boot to the sd card ( you can choose location "internal or external" from twrp menu while you do backup )
After it done put the nandroid folder in the same path with the boot folder
It should be like that either on internal or external
TWTP--»BACKUPS--»YOUR SERIAL NUMBER--»FOLDERS WHICH CONTAIN THE BACKUPS
Sent from my HTC M8 using XDA Labs
ahmed.ismael said:
Make sure you choose the correct location
Backup the boot to the sd card ( you can choose location "internal or external" from twrp menu while you do backup )
After it done put the nandroid folder in the same path with the boot folder
It should be like that either on internal or external
TWTP--»BACKUPS--»YOUR SERIAL NUMBER--»FOLDERS WHICH CONTAIN THE BACKUPS
Sent from my HTC M8 using XDA Labs
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Thanks, Hurrey i installed the nandroid backup ! the problem was that the backup folder was visible in the file manager of recovery but not in my windows 7 pc ! so i installed the card in xperia z3 and then it was visible in pc ! i dont know why it was happening ?
Thanks again, You made my day ! i have just booted in kitkat and system update has come up 3.28.401.9 ,can i update and should i update ? it is abut improving wifi hotspot creation so it is good for me but will it in anyway affect my rooting,system, etc? also do you know any method of stopping these notifications?
mavsaurabh said:
Thanks, Hurrey i installed the nandroid backup ! the problem was that the backup folder was visible in the file manager of recovery but not in my windows 7 pc ! so i installed the card in xperia z3 and then it was visible in pc ! i dont know why it was happening ?
Thanks again, You made my day ! i have just booted in kitkat and system update has come up 3.28.401.9 ,can i update and should i update ? it is abut improving wifi hotspot creation so it is good for me but will it in anyway affect my rooting,system, etc? also do you know any method of stopping these notifications?
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i don't think you can update,it will fail
but why you didn't restore 3.28.401.9 from the thread i linked earlier ?? no need to update it's directly 3.28.401.9 the latest kitkat
you can disable auto update in setting but the notification i don't know if it will be gone after disable the auto update or not
ahmed.ismael said:
i don't think you can update,it will fail
but why you didn't restore 3.28.401.9 from the thread i linked earlier ?? no need to update it's directly 3.28.401.9 the latest kitkat
you can disable auto update in setting but the notification i don't know if it will be gone after disable the auto update or not
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Yes, the update fails ! but i think i am not loosing anything by not updating except maybe improved wifi hotspot performance? i am right in thinking that?
i went to the thread but missed the 3.28.401.9 download link, i had the previous version already ready and was desperate to make it work so i restored that.
thanks again for your help.
mavsaurabh said:
i have just booted in kitkat and system update has come up 3.28.401.9 ,can i update and should i update ? it is abut improving wifi hotspot creation so it is good for me but will it in anyway affect my rooting,system, etc?
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You can't update with TWRP installed (OTA requires stock recovery). The update will also fail if you are rooted. You need the stock never rooted ROM to update. Unrooting will not work (OTA will fail).
If you want to go to 3.28.401.9 it probably makes more sense to just restore the stock backup 3.28.401.9 from the collection: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Note that the backups from the collection are not rooted. But you just need to flash the appropriate version SuperSU to root.
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I just bought my Gio in the Netherlands. I've rooted it and installed cwm 5.0.2.7 rfs+ext4. I made a backup with cwm so I have a backup of the stock ROM.
3 hours after I bought it I converted my rfs partition to ext4 to install CM7.2 this went well and installed cwm 5.0.2.7 ext4 only (so i can make backups of ext-sd (EXT4)).
My question is if I wanted to go back to the stock ROM how would I go about this ? I am thinking I should do it like this.
I believe I can't restore the backup I made with cwm initially of my stock ROM since I converted the phone partition to ext4. I would need to flash the stock ROM (download it online) with ODIN.
Root it and install cwm 5.0.2.7 rfs+ext4 and restore the backup I made of my stock ROM with cwm. Or is this step pointless and is the backup I made exactly the same as the stock ROM you download online (meaning there are no specific dutch modifications) ?
Tbh i'm quite happy how my phone is working now, I just want to try this so i'm confident I can go back to way it was.
Regards,
oOze
Latest Kies file
Product Code: GT-S5660DSAXEN
Latest firmware: S5660XXKPS/S5660XENKP1/S5660XXKPA/S5660XXKPS
Modified: 9/14/2011 10:12:10 AM
Download
Flash it with Odin
When i tryed to restore stock rom from CWM backup it failed . So here is the latest file for your phone download it and keep it somewhere safe in case u want to go back to stock
o0ze said:
I just bought my Gio in the Netherlands. I've rooted it and installed cwm 5.0.2.7 rfs+ext4. I made a backup with cwm so I have a backup of the stock ROM.
3 hours after I bought it I converted my rfs partition to ext4 to install CM7.2 this went well and installed cwm 5.0.2.7 ext4 only (so i can make backups of ext-sd).
My question is if I wanted to go back to the stock ROM how would I go about this ? I am thinking I should do it like this.
I believe I can't restore the backup I made with cwm initially of my stock ROM since I converted the phone partition to ext4. I would need to flash the stock ROM (download it online) with ODIN.
Root it and install cwm 5.0.2.7 rfs+ext4 and restore the backup I made of my stock ROM with cwm. Or is this step pointless and is the backup I made exactly the same as the stock ROM you download online (meaning there are no specific dutch modifications) ?
Tbh i'm quite happy how my phone is working now, I just want to try this so i'm confident I can go back to way it was.
Regards,
oOze
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You're right. Restoring a stock rom to a phone that hase ext4 filesystem partitions wont work. The Android OS wont start up. I did test it. Ik teste het
Installing a stock rom with Odin will make the internal system rfs again i did read.
I think installing cwm 5.0.2.7 rfs+ext4 even will make the file system rfs again? Not tested it. Would save 5 min. odin.
Happy testing
Ty for the quick replies.
I downloaded the ROM one that was suggested in the replies.
I had S5660XXKPE_S5660XXKPA_S5660XENKP1.rar I guess thats an older version.
And if you restore a stock rom via Odin, can you restore the CWM backup afterwards in order to regain your original settings and stuff ?
Or doesn't it work that way ?
Otherwise you could always do a full backup using Titanium of course...
WalkerOfTheDay said:
And if you restore a stock rom via Odin, can you restore the CWM backup afterwards in order to regain your original settings and stuff ?
Or doesn't it work that way ?
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I don't know I guess I will find out but if its the Dutch/Netherlands ROM you posted in the link I won't have to I guess.
I guess i'll have to use Titanium backup anyway since the backup I made with cwm is old already (or lose some data I don't have much I really want to keep now).
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I don't know I guess I will find out but if its the Dutch/Netherlands ROM you posted in the link I won't have to I guess.
I guess i'll have to use Titanium backup anyway since the backup I made with cwm is old already (or lose some data I don't have much I really want to keep now).
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I didn't post that link ( SilviuMik did )
My 2.3.5 version is S5660XXKS2, which I got from the Android Advice tutorial, guess I don't have the newest either
Right my bad well anyway he said in a other thread its the newest dutch ROM
Code:
GT-S5660 S5660XXKS2 ## 2.3.5 2011 September S5660OXXKS2
Btw: My firmware seems newer, it's from September 2011. It's not official Kies though. It's on SamMobile Firmware Page.
WalkerOfTheDay said:
Code:
GT-S5660 S5660XXKS2 ## 2.3.5 2011 September S5660OXXKS2
Btw: My firmware seems newer, it's from September 2011. It's not official Kies though. It's on SamMobile Firmware Page.
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I have no ideea which one is newer. U can stay on that no problem Mine is "good" in case of warranty issues and u must bring phone back to where u buyed it , because u can`t bring the phone with another firmware on it other then the one u have in your country Netherlands
Yeah, your right about the warranty, but I sim-unlocked my prepaid phone myself, so I guess I'm out of warranty anyway
Or is there an option to relock too ?
WalkerOfTheDay said:
Yeah, your right about the warranty, but I sim-unlocked my prepaid phone myself, so I guess I'm out of warranty anyway
Or is there an option to relock too ?
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I have no ideea if u can lock it back . Maybe if u did a backup of /dev/stl5 ( EFS ) folder before u started to modify it for the unlock process and restore it, then it would be locked again, but i am not sure about this never did it
An appropriate CSC file followed by a factory reset should relock.
So i've got a rooted S4 Mini running on stock firmware (4.2.2) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2.
I've got a few questions about the procedure... What can i do to keep my contacts and text messages? I don't mind the apps much because i can install them again but if there's any way to keep those i'd find it helpful.
Also do i need to make a full backup before? And if so how should i do it?
My phone has the stock firmware from the carrier i bought it from (MEO - Portugal) and the only Portuguese 4.4.2 firmware i found on the samsung website is from Vodafone... Is that a problem? Is there a way to remove everything Vodafone related from the phone after i install it? Will my MEO sim card still work?
Final question, as the phone is rooted, will i need to root it again after?
I know it's a lot of questions but if someone could please help me i'd be very appreciated! Thanks
rkmgz said:
So i've got a rooted S4 Mini running on stock firmware (4.2.2) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2.
I've got a few questions about the procedure... What can i do to keep my contacts and text messages? I don't mind the apps much because i can install them again but if there's any way to keep those i'd find it helpful.
Also do i need to make a full backup before? And if so how should i do it?
My phone has the stock firmware from the carrier i bought it from (MEO - Portugal) and the only Portuguese 4.4.2 firmware i found on the samsung website is from Vodafone... Is that a problem? Is there a way to remove everything Vodafone related from the phone after i install it? Will my MEO sim card still work?
Final question, as the phone is rooted, will i need to root it again after?
I know it's a lot of questions but if someone could please help me i'd be very appreciated! Thanks
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To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
XxM4tzexX said:
To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
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Since I am in the same boat is there anywhere a procedure on how to do upgrade. Mine is also rooted and has 4.2.2. Not sure about CW or anything else. Guess I can do upgrade by loading firmware on flash card then power the device off and press volume down + home + power for a while? Once in download mode just point to file and let it go?
XxM4tzexX said:
To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
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Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
rkmgz said:
Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
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Is your firmware in ZIP formar?
saopacic said:
Since I am in the same boat is there anywhere a procedure on how to do upgrade. Mine is also rooted and has 4.2.2. Not sure about CW or anything else. Guess I can do upgrade by loading firmware on flash card then power the device off and press volume down + home + power for a while? Once in download mode just point to file and let it go?
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rkmgz said:
Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
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The official firmwares from samsung-updates or sammobile are in .tar-format. You have to flash them through Odin.
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521928
saopacic said:
Is your firmware in ZIP formar?
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Yes it is in a ZIP format.
XxM4tzexX said:
The official firmwares from samsung-updates or sammobile are in .tar-format. You have to flash them through Odin.
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521928
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The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
rkmgz said:
The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
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md5 should be ok with Odin. I was going to try one of the custom firmwares wich is in zip format. do I install it via pow-vol down?
rkmgz said:
The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
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Unpack the zip and delete the .dll file. You only need the .tar.md5 (I suppose it had this ending).
saopacic said:
md5 should be ok with Odin. I was going to try one of the custom firmwares wich is in zip format. do I install it via pow-vol down?
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The custom roms are installed in a custom recovery (CWM, Philz Touch, TWRP ; access over power+vol up).
XxM4tzexX said:
Unpack the zip and delete the .dll file. You only need the .tar.md5 (I suppose it had this ending).
The custom roms are installed in a custom recovery (CWM, Philz Touch, TWRP ; access over power+vol up).
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Thanks.
I have intalled it now together with new kernel. Also installed GAPP so I can sync my data from Google. Seems to work so far.
am trying to get S-off to update firmware , to use 4.4.4 sense
i have ARHD 11 , when u press SU nothing happens
i have a stock twrp zip file on my desktop , how to restore it again using twrp in recovery?
anyone have any solution to SU problem with firewater ?
skywalker_fakih said:
anyone have any solution to SU problem with firewater ?
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I believe stock ROM and kernel work best with firewater. ARHD might be causing the issue.
skywalker_fakih said:
i have a stock twrp zip file on my desktop , how to restore it again using twrp in recovery?
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Is it a stock nandroid backup, or a ROM zip?
If its a nandroid, restore as per instructions in Post #2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
redpoint73 said:
I believe stock ROM and kernel work best with firewater. ARHD might be causing the issue.
Is it a stock nandroid backup, or a ROM zip?
If its a nandroid, restore as per instructions in Post #2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
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hey thanks so much for ur help, its a nandroid backup , i followed some instructions and i can see it in the restore page of twrp , but ts giving me an error that the size (22m) of backup ...boot.emmc.win is larger than target device (16mb)
so its not restoring boot to be able to boot up the rom
Hi. So I ran the FUU full wipe and then the no wipe FUU in order to update the firmware to install the latest version of ViperROM. However in the process I lost everything, and since I do not have a backup on the phone it will not allow me to install the new ROM. Can someone please direct me to the files I need with my new firmware 3.28.401.7 to get a backup that I can flash to my device via fastboot. I already tried downloading Nandroid backups and flashing those. However the files were not in .img format and I tried to see if I could use the Nandroid backup with TWRP and no dice. Any help that can be provided would be appreciated. In the meantime I will go back to using my POS Galaxy S4 until I can manage to get this fixed.
ben_b55 said:
Hi. So I ran the FUU full wipe and then the no wipe FUU in order to update the firmware to install the latest version of ViperROM. However in the process I lost everything, and since I do not have a backup on the phone it will not allow me to install the new ROM. Can someone please direct me to the files I need with my new firmware 3.28.401.7 to get a backup that I can flash to my device via fastboot. I already tried downloading Nandroid backups and flashing those. However the files were not in .img format and I tried to see if I could use the Nandroid backup with TWRP and no dice. Any help that can be provided would be appreciated. In the meantime I will go back to using my POS Galaxy S4 until I can manage to get this fixed.
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First of all, shame on you.
Every ROM and MOD thread tells you SPECIFICALLY to make a backup before you flash in their OP.
Now...
What backups were you trying to use? Did you try @Mr Hofs stock backups?
Try this link.
What was your cid and mid? There are a limited amount of RUU files around the forum. This may be an option for you as well
xunholyx said:
First of all, shame on you.
Every ROM and MOD thread tells you SPECIFICALLY to make a backup before you flash in their OP.
Now...
What backups were you trying to use? Did you try @Mr Hofs stock backups?
Try this link.
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I do understand that making backups is necessary. However I didn't think about it for flashing new firmware, nor did the instructions mention doing that on the ViperRom site here http://venomroms.com/viperonem8_3-0-0-requirements/ I did try using those backups in the link. However I am not sure if they would work with my CID being 11111111. In any case none of the unziped files were in .img when I tried using fastboot and when I tried to flash them with TWRP nothing went through. If there is something I am missing here let me know. Generally I do ok installing ROMs or mods. For me things just tend to get a bit messy when firmware is involved.
ben_b55 said:
I do understand that making backups is necessary. However I didn't think about it for flashing new firmware, nor did the instructions mention doing that on the ViperRom site here http://venomroms.com/viperonem8_3-0-0-requirements/ I did try using those backups in the link. However I am not sure if they would work with my CID being 11111111. In any case none of the unziped files were in .img when I tried using fastboot and when I tried to flash them with TWRP nothing went through. If there is something I am missing here let me know. Generally I do ok installing ROMs or mods. For me things just tend to get a bit messy when firmware is involved.
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The first step on the link you provided - copied and pasted:
"1:Backup everything that is important for you. Location: SD Card, but safer would be to your PC."
---------- Post added at 10:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------
Anyways, here is a link to the way I use to update firmware. It's super easy and fast.
ben_b55 said:
I do understand that making backups is necessary. However I didn't think about it for flashing new firmware, nor did the instructions mention doing that on the ViperRom site here http://venomroms.com/viperonem8_3-0-0-requirements/ I did try using those backups in the link. However I am not sure if they would work with my CID being 11111111. In any case none of the unziped files were in .img when I tried using fastboot and when I tried to flash them with TWRP nothing went through. If there is something I am missing here let me know. Generally I do ok installing ROMs or mods. For me things just tend to get a bit messy when firmware is involved.
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change the CID to whatever the CID of those stock back up...and .img you got to flash via fastboot I believe.
G1_enthusiast said:
change the CID to whatever the CID of those stock back up...and .img you got to flash via fastboot I believe.
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All of the stock backups I have downloaded are in zip format. Can I simply change them over to .img and then from there adb sideload them? If there is something I am missing I would love it if someone could help walk me through this. I already changed the CID so I should be good there.
The nandroid backups are in zip format. You need to flash TWRP recovery, boot into recovery and choosing the "Install" option just flash the nandroid zip. Do NOT unzip the file.
ben_b55 said:
I do understand that making backups is necessary. However I didn't think about it for flashing new firmware, nor did the instructions mention doing that on the ViperRom site here .
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You should understand that flashing hboot is one of the riskier forms of phone mods. If you did not understand that, you should not have been doing it in the first place.
Further, recovering from no ROM is a basic process. Again, if you don't know how to do that, you should have been flashing firmware, which is significantly more advanced than just recovering from a simple case of no ROM.
Just adb push a ROM zip to the phone, or use a USB card reader to put one on removable SD. Then flash ROM in recovery.
CrackUK said:
The nandroid backups are in zip format. You need to flash TWRP recovery, boot into recovery and choosing the "Install" option just flash the nandroid zip. Do NOT unzip the file.
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Please stop spreading wrong info, a nandroid backup ALWAYS needs to be unpacked and placed in the correct folder structure. It will never work as a zip. Not sure where you got that info from ?
Hi everybody, i got an european m8 and i was going to OTA to 4.16.401.13 but i modified my build.prop a while ago and the update doesn't start. Can anyone be so kind to post the original build.prop of OTA 4.16.401.10?
Thanks
ture1989 said:
Hi everybody, i got an european m8 and i was going to OTA to 4.16.401.13 but i modified my build.prop a while ago and the update doesn't start. Can anyone be so kind to post the original build.prop of OTA 4.16.401.10?
Thanks
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I don't think with the original build.prop, OTA will succeed. Once you rooted your ROM, there are many changes made to the system. The best is to restore a 4.16.401.10 system partition only and your data will be there untouched.
Anyway .. here is the original build.prop ...extract it as I put it in zip.
If you need more files later.. then I suggest download a non-rooted nandroid and restore system partition only.
ckpv5 said:
I don't think with the original build.prop, OTA will succeed. Once you rooted your ROM, there are many changes made to the system. The best is to restore a 4.16.401.10 system partition only and your data will be there untouched.
Anyway .. here is the original build.prop ...extract it as I put it in zip.
If you need more files later.. then I suggest download a non-rooted nandroid and restore system partition only.
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Hi, the OTA worked after i used your file, but now the phone doesn't boot and gets stuck on the start up screen (it plays the start up sound). I guess i need to restore the system folder, i took a look on that link you have in signature but there's no backup for 4.16.401.13. Do you know where i can get o extract it from?
Thanks
EDIT: Problem solved, i re-flashed supersu and xposed and the phone booted!
ture1989 said:
Hi, the OTA worked after i used your file, but now the phone doesn't boot and gets stuck on the start up screen (it plays the start up sound). I guess i need to restore the system folder, i took a look on that link you have in signature but there's no backup for 4.16.401.13. Do you know where i can get o extract it from?
Thanks
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It's best for you to restore system partition of 4.16.401.10 and its stock recovery and redo the OTA.
(as I mentioned earlier)
Noted your problem solved. In case anyone needs 4.16.401.13 backup, TWRP nandroid is added in my thread (as linked in my signature)