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Hi there, I've read most of the posts on how to root and then install a custom rom on it, but I truly can't get my head around the whole thing and get confused with stuff. I'd appreciate if someone could help me out with a little guide on how to do it, one of the things I can't wrap my head around that much and the reason why I'm making this thread is because I do not know how to make a system backup (whatever it's called) in case I want to go back to stock, I also read that I need a modem and that I should keep a backup of my stock original modem but don't know how to do such thing, I know some ROMs come with a preloaded modem but if such modem were not to work with my phone I read I could just flash a new modem but I also don't know how to do that. I apologize for the noob question, and hope this thread doesn't get deleted without any help, thanks.
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2. There's a sticky in this forum with EVERYTHING you need to know. Backups can be made with Titainium Backup or a custom recovery. To use Titanium Backup, you need to root your phone, which there are several threads detailing such. If you don't have access to the USB data function on your phone, there's another way to root without a computer that's currently being tested.
x0ne215 said:
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2. There's a sticky in this forum with EVERYTHING you need to know. Backups can be made with Titainium Backup or a custom recovery. To use Titanium Backup, you need to root your phone, which there are several threads detailing such. If you don't have access to the USB data function on your phone, there's another way to root without a computer that's currently being tested.
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Thanks! do you happen to know how to back up things such as the modem? I've tried searching for such thing here or google to no help.
you can use root explorer or xplorer to copy the files and folders to your sd card. If you copy them back to restore them, you should do a chmod 755 on the files to make sure they are accessible, executable. xplorer lets you do that.
you want to copy, at least,
/efs
/radio
the radio folder contains modem
the efs folder has your phone's imei number.
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you can use root explorer or xplorer to copy the files and folders to your sd card. If you copy them back to restore them, you should do a chmod 755 on the files to make sure they are accessible, executable. xplorer lets you do that.
you want to copy, at least,
/efs
/radio
the radio folder contains modem
the efs folder has your phone's imei number.
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Thanks a lot! and sorry ust a few more questions.
-do I need to backup anything else so that I could go back to stock if needed?
-is this the way to go back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843 ?
-if the modem that comes with the ROM doesn't work for me, could I use the backup original stock modem on the rom?
-and basically to go through with the whole process 1-root 2-flash 3-install rom? if this is correct please let me know if I've got the right links for them:
1- root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
2- flash/install rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364 <-this one says it doesn't work for gingerbread though and that's the one I got right now so how should I do it, this maybe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266 ?
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Thanks a lot! and sorry ust a few more questions.
-do I need to backup anything else so that I could go back to stock if needed?
-is this the way to go back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843 ?
-if the modem that comes with the ROM doesn't work for me, could I use the backup original stock modem on the rom?
-and basically to go through with the whole process 1-root 2-flash 3-install rom? if this is correct please let me know if I've got the right links for them:
1- root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
2- flash/install rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364 <-this one says it doesn't work for gingerbread though and that's the one I got right now so how should I do it, this maybe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266 ?
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-to go back to stock, you don't need anything backed up. Simply need Odin.
-yes, in the 3rd post (by 4-2ndtwin). Odin KK4 without bootloaders.
-there's a modem thread if the one that comes with the ROM doesn't work but changes are pretty low that it won't.
-follow this guide to a T and everything should go well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
1-no, refer to the link I posted.
2-answered with the 3rd point.
BWolf56 said:
-to go back to stock, you don't need anything backed up. Simply need Odin.
-yes, in the 3rd post (by 4-2ndtwin). Odin KK4 without bootloaders.
-there's a modem thread if the one that comes with the ROM doesn't work but changes are pretty low that it won't.
-follow this guide to a T and everything should go well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
1-no, refer to the link I posted.
2-answered with the 3rd point.
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Appreciate it, this is really helpful and will give it a shot right after I get back from college. I'm going to root before I do the flash guide because I want to do a back up first though.
Just as a heads up, in the link Bwolf56 posted,
9. Click PDA button in Odin and find your kernel.tar file (speedmod kernel (this kernel isn't too important as it will be replaced by custom rom's kernel, but speedmod kernel understands both froyo (amend) scripting and gingerbread (edify) scripting so is great for this purpose to install any rom cwm zip file next.)
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You won't be able to boot the phone after this step until you install a new rom. Since for some reason my cappy won't read the external SD card in CWM, I got kinda screwed (my USB doesn't work so I couldn't put the zip on the internal memory [which it does see]).
Shouldn't be a problem for you, but I would copy it over to the internal memory as well before flashing, just in case
Never hurts to be too careful!
x0ne215 said:
Just as a heads up, in the link Bwolf56 posted,
You won't be able to boot the phone after this step until you install a new rom. Since for some reason my cappy won't read the external SD card in CWM, I got kinda screwed (my USB doesn't work so I couldn't put the zip on the internal memory [which it does see]).
Shouldn't be a problem for you, but I would copy it over to the internal memory as well before flashing, just in case
Never hurts to be too careful!
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You can't flash a kernel.tar in recovery - it has to be a .zip. Therefor, having it on your sd won't change much.
When flashing Speedmod, your phone should be able to fully boot up but you don't need it to. You simply want to get in recovery to flash the ROM you want to use.
*As a alternative to Speedmod, you can flash Corn Kernel which is made specifically for GB (while Speedmod was made for Froyo). Both works though.
BWolf56 said:
You can't flash a kernel.tar in recovery - it has to be a .zip. Therefor, having it on your sd won't change much.
When flashing Speedmod, your phone should be able to fully boot up but you don't need it to. You simply want to get in recovery to flash the ROM you want to use.
*As a alternative to Speedmod, you can flash Corn Kernel which is made specifically for GB (while Speedmod was made for Froyo). Both works though.
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Not what I meant, I was referring to having the .zip on your internal as well. I was going about it a different way anyways, since my USB doesn't work. Had to root on the device, then used mobile odin. But like I said, I forgot to copy the .zip ROM onto the internal.
EDIT: Didn't mean the kernel, was talking about the ROM. Kernel installed fine, but like I say below it just hangs at the Samsung screen after the AT&T Logo. Sorry, I'm at work and not feeling the best right now.
I've never been able to fully boot up since, it just hangs on the Samsung IGH-897 or w/e screen. Tried wipe data etc as well. Still refuses to boot past that screen.
x0ne215 said:
Not what I meant, I was referring to having the .zip on your internal as well. I was going about it a different way anyways, since my USB doesn't work. Had to root on the device, then used mobile odin. But like I said, I forgot to copy the .zip ROM onto the internal.
EDIT: Didn't mean the kernel, was talking about the ROM. Kernel installed fine, but like I say below it just hangs at the Samsung screen after the AT&T Logo. Sorry, I'm at work and not feeling the best right now.
I've never been able to fully boot up since, it just hangs on the Samsung IGH-897 or w/e screen. Tried wipe data etc as well. Still refuses to boot past that screen.
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Ah now that makes more sense. Yes, go ahead and have the ROM's .zip on your sd as well as their respective Gapps. That will save you some hassle afterwards.
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On a side note, I'd rather not steal the OP's thread with another issue but pm me if you need further help with your phone. I think I remember 4-2ndtwin trying to help you but I guess it didn't work?
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Ah now that makes more sense. Yes, go ahead and have the ROM's .zip on your sd as well as their respective Gapps. That will save you some hassle afterwards.
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On a side note, I'd rather not steal the OP's thread with another issue but pm me if you need further help with your phone. I think I remember 4-2ndtwin trying to help you but I guess it didn't work?
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Yes, sorry about the thread hijack . I appreciate it, thank you . He did but I'm still not having any luck. Worst comes to worst, I figure buying a new one (since mine had some other issues anyway), and using the one I currently have for spare parts.
Again, sorry about the thread hijack OP!
I appreciate both of your input, and don't worry about the thread hijack, I hope BWolf is able to help you out Xone.
So should I go through with the guide you posted BWolf or should I do that plus keep the ROM on my SD before hand?
daLareid said:
I appreciate both of your input, and don't worry about the thread hijack, I hope BWolf is able to help you out Xone.
So should I go through with the guide you posted BWolf or should I do that plus keep the ROM on my SD before hand?
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Follow the guide but put the ROM you want to use along with their Gapps on your phone before hand.
BWolf56 said:
Follow the guide but put the ROM you want to use along with their Gapps on your phone before hand.
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Thank you. Unfortunately I couldn't even go through with the root, that SuperOneClick thing did not work for me, already tried some solutions from here http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/11/how-to-root-your-android-phone-superoneclick-method/ including going as far as doing this solution http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/ and it didn't work, still get stuck on Shell rooting device Step#7 wait for device.
Is there a different program that actually works or method that I could use to do the root?
Edit: nvm rooted with this guide http://androidforums.com/captivate-all-things-root/483646-guide-root-official-2-3-5-guide.html
laughingT said:
you can use root explorer or xplorer to copy the files and folders to your sd card. If you copy them back to restore them, you should do a chmod 755 on the files to make sure they are accessible, executable. xplorer lets you do that.
you want to copy, at least,
/efs
/radio
the radio folder contains modem
the efs folder has your phone's imei number.
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I tried this and I got a 'couldn't copy file' message. Then I tried EFS Professional, but it wouldn't recognize my device.
daLareid said:
I tried this and I got a 'couldn't copy file' message. Then I tried EFS Professional, but it wouldn't recognize my device.
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You have to mount as R/W to have the permission to do it.
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You have to mount as R/W to have the permission to do it.
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I managed to back it up with Root Explorer. Tried flashing Slim Bean with the guide you provided, now I'm stuck on the Semaphore logo and can't go into RECOVERY Mode.
daLareid said:
I managed to back it up with Root Explorer. Tried flashing Slim Bean with the guide you provided, now I'm stuck on the Semaphore logo and can't go into RECOVERY Mode.
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So, vol up+vol down+power button doesn't get you in recovery?
Also, did you flash it twice? First time it needs to repartition, so 2 flashes are needed.
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So, vol up+vol down+power button doesn't get you in recovery?
Also, did you flash it twice? First time it needs to repartition, so 2 flashes are needed.
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Flashed it twice and it's now working thanks, now I need to test the phone function. Btw do I need to root again when I'm on a ROM?
Edit: phone is not working, how can I put back the stock modem to make it work?
New to the forums and the rooting scene. From me researching, it seems I can get rid of the ATT bloatware on my HTC One by rooting the phone. I've never rooted a phone in my life, and the vast majority of the tutorials on the site assume a working knowledge of what the heck they're talking about (which I don't...).
I was able to follow the tutorial in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2182792) to successfully unlock the bootloader.
(1) What does unlocking the bootloader mean?
(2) When I unlocked the bootloader, my phone completely reset. Is that normal?
(3) The tutorial continues as if your phone didn't reset. Should I reboot back into the fastboot mode and plug back in to the comp to continue the tutorial?
(4) By unlocking the bootloader, will I receive OTAs from ATT?
(5) If I root, will I receive OTAs from ATT?
(6) If I root, how can I still use the stock OS and just get rid of the ATT bloatware?
(7) I see things talk about "NAND backups" before one should root. What are those?
(8) What are RUUs?
(9) What does "Odexed" and "De-Odexed" mean...?
Thanks in advance for the help. I want to learn this stuff and can't find any explicit answers in these forums. I don't want to damage this brand new awesome phone.
jumi1174 said:
New to the forums and the rooting scene. From me researching, it seems I can get rid of the ATT bloatware on my HTC One by rooting the phone. I've never rooted a phone in my life, and the vast majority of the tutorials on the site assume a working knowledge of what the heck they're talking about (which I don't...).
I was able to follow the tutorial in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...182792&page=21) to successfully unlock the bootloader.
(1) What does unlocking the bootloader mean?
(2) When I unlocked the bootloader, my phone completely reset. Is that normal?
(3) The tutorial continues as if your phone didn't reset. Should I reboot back into the fastboot mode and plug back in to the comp to continue the tutorial?
(4) By unlocking the bootloader, will I receive OTAs from ATT?
(5) If I root, will I receive OTAs from ATT?
(6) If I root, how can I still use the stock OS and just get rid of the ATT bloatware?
(7) I see things talk about "NAND backups" before one should root. What are those?
(8) What are RUUs?
(9) What does "Odexed" and "De-Odexed" mean...?
Thanks in advance for the help. I want to learn this stuff and can't find any explicit answers in these forums. I don't want to damage this brand new awesome phone.
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i would ike many of the same answers
experts help us!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRkAHw_GmIs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU7vi388dMk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Im still very new to all of this as well, but i wanted to share this toolkit with you just encase you havent seen it yet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942 Its been a tremendous help to me, hopefully it will be to you.
As far as the AT&T bloatware is concerned, It was very easy to remove once i was rooted and had flashed a new ROM. Ive used both Titanium Backup, and Rom Toolkit Pro to remove the junk.
Best of luck with your devices, Ive had a great time learning with mine so far.
jumi1174 said:
New to the forums and the rooting scene. From me researching, it seems I can get rid of the ATT bloatware on my HTC One by rooting the phone. I've never rooted a phone in my life, and the vast majority of the tutorials on the site assume a working knowledge of what the heck they're talking about (which I don't...).
I was able to follow the tutorial in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...182792&page=21) to successfully unlock the bootloader.
(1) What does unlocking the bootloader mean?
(2) When I unlocked the bootloader, my phone completely reset. Is that normal?
(3) The tutorial continues as if your phone didn't reset. Should I reboot back into the fastboot mode and plug back in to the comp to continue the tutorial?
(4) By unlocking the bootloader, will I receive OTAs from ATT?
(5) If I root, will I receive OTAs from ATT?
(6) If I root, how can I still use the stock OS and just get rid of the ATT bloatware?
(7) I see things talk about "NAND backups" before one should root. What are those?
(8) What are RUUs?
(9) What does "Odexed" and "De-Odexed" mean...?
Thanks in advance for the help. I want to learn this stuff and can't find any explicit answers in these forums. I don't want to damage this brand new awesome phone.
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1. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to flash a custom recovery onto your device. It's a necessary step in the rooting process until s-off is obtained
2. This is 100% normal. It is strongly advised you backup everything before unlocking due to this.
3. The link in your post to that tutorial is broken so there is no way to see what you mean. Sorry.
4. You cannot receive OTA while the bootloader is unlocked. You would need to relock your bootloader to continue with an OTA update.
5. As of now, no due to having to unlock your bootloader. Please see answer 4.
6. You would need to flash a zip file in a custom recovery to debloat your phone. There are other ways but this is the best way for a very new user. Link to debloat zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250403
7. Nandbackup or Nandroid are complete backups of your phone's firmware. It's recommended to have one good up to date backup so if something goes wrong on a new ROM you flashed, you can easily revert. Nandroids are created in custom recoveries like TWRP.
8. An RUU is a package for your phone that contains a set of stock images used to unroot your phone and return it to complete stock. It stands for ROM Update Utility.
9. Odexed is the default state of the stock ROM. What it means is that a separate .odex cache file is stored away from a system app. It allows the app to load faster as upon boot your phone loads these cache files into the Dalvik VM. When a developer De-Odexes a ROM it means they have taken away those cache files and instead compiled them within the system app. This, in theory is a bit slower, but only when you clear your Dalvik and cache from recovery, otherwise you will notice no difference. The reason a developer does this is it makes the system app easily modifiable and themable. In summary, Deodex equals easily modifiable, whereas odex means the app is more locked down.
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Thanks RPelham,
I hate to piggyback on someone else's thread, but they may want the answer to my question as well.
Is it a good idea to clear system and Dalvik cache from within recovery every now and then? Im used to the PC world, where clearing cache from time to time helps keep things in order.
Snakemanc6 said:
Thanks RPelham,
I hate to piggyback on someone else's thread, but they may want the answer to my question as well.
Is it a good idea to clear system and Dalvik cache from within recovery every now and then? Im used to the PC world, where clearing cache from time to time helps keep things in order.
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No. You only need to clear Dalvik and Cache when flashing a new ROM, Kernel or basically any ZIP package. It won't serve any good purpose to randomly clear it. =)
Android has a great built in way of keeping your phone running great and killing any app that has not been recently used to keep everything running smooth.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRkAHw_GmIs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU7vi388dMk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Awesome videos, thanks!
RPelham said:
1. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to flash a custom recovery onto your device. It's a necessary step in the rooting process until s-off is obtained
2. This is 100% normal. It is strongly advised you backup everything before unlocking due to this.
3. The link in your post to that tutorial is broken so there is no way to see what you mean. Sorry.
4. You cannot receive OTA while the bootloader is unlocked. You would need to relock your bootloader to continue with an OTA update.
5. As of now, no due to having to unlock your bootloader. Please see answer 4.
6. You would need to flash a zip file in a custom recovery to debloat your phone. There are other ways but this is the best way for a very new user. Link to debloat zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250403
7. Nandbackup or Nandroid are complete backups of your phone's firmware. It's recommended to have one good up to date backup so if something goes wrong on a new ROM you flashed, you can easily revert. Nandroids are created in custom recoveries like TWRP.
8. An RUU is a package for your phone that contains a set of stock images used to unroot your phone and return it to complete stock. It stands for ROM Update Utility.
9. Odexed is the default state of the stock ROM. What it means is that a separate .odex cache file is stored away from a system app. It allows the app to load faster as upon boot your phone loads these cache files into the Dalvik VM. When a developer De-Odexes a ROM it means they have taken away those cache files and instead compiled them within the system app. This, in theory is a bit slower, but only when you clear your Dalvik and cache from recovery, otherwise you will notice no difference. The reason a developer does this is it makes the system app easily modifiable and themable. In summary, Deodex equals easily modifiable, whereas odex means the app is more locked down.
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Thanks for the awesome reply!
This is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2182792
Sorry it was dead, I'll edit my original post.
Another question if you don't mind (may be a stupid question), if I root, will I still be able to purchase apps from the play store without any trouble?
behrouz said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRkAHw_GmIs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU7vi388dMk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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These videos are an absolute perfect example of how to unlock and root. Step by step. If you are new, this will be the perfect go to for help.
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jumi1174 said:
Another question if you don't mind (may be a stupid question), if I root, will I still be able to purchase apps from the play store without any trouble?
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Yes, you absolutely can. The only thing Root is giving you is administration level access to your phone. Obtaining root gives you the ability to modify, remove or add core system files and gives apps a lot more functionality as they can integrate themselves into the system.
And to answer question 3:
Yes the phone resets after you unlock your bootloader and it boots back into your phone. Simply reboot back to your bootloader and enter fastboot mode to continue flashing your recovery.
After you flash the recovery, it will boot back into your phone again (once you select recovery from the bootloader menu for the first time after the flash). Don't be alarmed by this, just reboot once more, select your recovery option again and this time it will truely take you to recovery.
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RPelham said:
Yes, you absolutely can. The only thing Root is giving you is administration level access to your phone. Obtaining root gives you the ability to modify, remove or add core system files and gives apps a lot more functionality as they can integrate themselves into the system.
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Thanks for all the help. One more if you don't mind (I appreciate your patience with helping a beginner like myself), will my phone be reset again when I root?
jumi1174 said:
Thanks for all the help. One more if you don't mind (I appreciate your patience with helping a beginner like myself), will my phone be reset again when I root?
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No. Once you unlocked your bootloader your phone will not reset unless you flash a custom ROM or specifically wipe your device. Rooting will retain all settings and apps.
P.s. I'm heading off for the night. I hope I answered everything for you and helped you obtain a better understanding over this whole process. Ill follow up tomorrow to see if everything worked out for you and answer any additional questions. =)
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RPelham said:
No. Once you unlocked your bootloader your phone will not reset unless you flash a custom ROM or specifically wipe your device. Rooting will retain all settings and apps.
P.s. I'm heading off for the night. I hope I answered everything for you and helped you obtain a better understanding over this whole process. Ill follow up tomorrow to see if everything worked out for you and answer any additional questions. =)
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Excellent! Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it! I'll edit this post if I have any more questions.
More questions:
(1) All the files on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207874
What is the purpose of all these different files? Should I be familiar with them and will I ever need to use them?
(2) This package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250403
I'm not exactly sure how to install it. Any advice or tips?
(3) The instructions for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192324
-Download ROM
-Copy ROM to your sdcard
-Fullwipe in AROMA if you come from another ROM or base
-Flash the ROM
-Let the ROM boot (After a Fullwipe this takes some time)
-Enjoy TrickDroid
I understand the first 2 steps, but what does "Fullwipe in AROMA" mean?
(4) Difference between a ROM and a KERNEL?
(5) Are you familiar with Titanium Backup? I've tried reading their wiki, but I'm still not 100% sure what exactly it backs up and how that is different than the TWRP back up.
jumi1174 said:
Excellent! Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it! I'll edit this post if I have any more questions.
More questions:
(1) All the files on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207874
What is the purpose of all these different files? Should I be familiar with them?
(2) This package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250403
I'm not exactly sure how to install it. Any advice or tips?
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Hi.
1) they are just ruu for many different carriers, countries, etc. There is a specific ruu for your device. That's why so many ruu there
2) no need for that. Just install titanium backup pro from play store after rooting and you can delete all bloatwares or freeze them. Which will also get rid of those unwanted apps from your phone.
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RPelham said:
1. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to flash a custom recovery onto your device. It's a necessary step in the rooting process until s-off is obtained
7. Nandbackup or Nandroid are complete backups of your phone's firmware. It's recommended to have one good up to date backup so if something goes wrong on a new ROM you flashed, you can easily revert. Nandroids are created in custom recoveries like TWRP.
8. An RUU is a package for your phone that contains a set of stock images used to unroot your phone and return it to complete stock. It stands for ROM Update Utility.
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Hello mate
I have 2 questions.
Number 7, how do I make backup of your rom if you still haven't installed custom recovery?
Number 8 to unroot my phone I can also use the nandroid backup instead of ruu right?
Edit: 1 more Lol. Sorry.
I asked many places but didn't get an answer for it.
Let's say I have custom ROM, and I need to relock boot loader and flash stock ruu to go back to stock in order to receive ota update. Does the ruu contains the stock recovery? Cuz I read somewhere that in order to get ota update I also needed to flash stock recovery?
Thanks a lot! I think I'm all set after this kkk
If anyone has an answer to this question I'd appreciate it very much. I've rooted many phones but all of them have had SD cards. The HTC One is lacking an SD Card so when I back up data/apks etc is there a spot on the phone's storage that doesn't get wiped when wiping from recovery to install new roms?
gotrandom said:
If anyone has an answer to this question I'd appreciate it very much. I've rooted many phones but all of them have had SD cards. The HTC One is lacking an SD Card so when I back up data/apks etc is there a spot on the phone's storage that doesn't get wiped when wiping from recovery to install new roms?
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Nope. All gets wiped. Backup on ur PC.
Uh oh. I just told him the opposite in another thread. I could swear I read that selecting a "wipe userdata" option in recovery would erase everything in the /data partition *except* whatever is below /data/media?
Did I get this wrong?
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Ive flashed a couple of different ROMs, and my media has not been erased when selecting "wipe user data". Im using CWM, if that's of any consequence.
Snakemanc6 said:
Ive flashed a couple of different ROMs, and my media has not been erased when selecting "wipe user data". Im using CWM, if that's of any consequence.
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Sorry then. I saw a video on yt saying all would be deleted. I will try to find and post it here.
Edit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hvbwWTbZOU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
He was using TWRP, no idea if that makes a difference. Just passing on my experience, Im by no means well versed in all of this lol
Its great having such an active forum to learn from though :good:
ksarius said:
Hi.
1) they are just ruu for many different carriers, countries, etc. There is a specific ruu for your device. That's why so many ruu there
2) no need for that. Just install titanium backup pro from play store after rooting and you can delete all bloatwares or freeze them. Which will also get rid of those unwanted apps from your phone.
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Hello mate
I have 2 questions.
Number 7, how do I make backup of your rom if you still haven't installed custom recovery?
Number 8 to unroot my phone I can also use the nandroid backup instead of ruu right?
Edit: 1 more Lol. Sorry.
I asked many places but didn't get an answer for it.
Let's say I have custom ROM, and I need to relock boot loader and flash stock ruu to go back to stock in order to receive ota update. Does the ruu contains the stock recovery? Cuz I read somewhere that in order to get ota update I also needed to flash stock recovery?
Thanks a lot! I think I'm all set after this kkk
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Im not 100% sure as I do not use Titanium, if someone could check that would be great, but I don't think titanium can permanently remove bloat yet. Freeze, yes, remove I'm unsure.
Our device has not achieved s-off which means that the partition the system apps sit on is not accessible to be altered from within the ROM, only by recovery / adb.
7. To my knowledge you must have a custom recovery to make a nandroid. You can't make a complete one without it. And once you nandroid, that backup is specifically for that recovery. I.e. you fly use a cwm nandroid in twrp
8. As long as your nandroid was created before installing the root package, yes.
RUUs will reflash stock recovery.
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jumi1174 said:
Excellent! Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it! I'll edit this post if I have any more questions.
More questions:
(1) All the files on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207874
What is the purpose of all these different files? Should I be familiar with them and will I ever need to use them?
(2) This package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250403
I'm not exactly sure how to install it. Any advice or tips?
(3) The instructions for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192324
-Download ROM
-Copy ROM to your sdcard
-Fullwipe in AROMA if you come from another ROM or base
-Flash the ROM
-Let the ROM boot (After a Fullwipe this takes some time)
-Enjoy TrickDroid
I understand the first 2 steps, but what does "Fullwipe in AROMA" mean?
(4) Difference between a ROM and a KERNEL?
(5) Are you familiar with Titanium Backup? I've tried reading their wiki, but I'm still not 100% sure what exactly it backs up and how that is different than the TWRP back up.
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1 and 2 were answered above. I also elaborated on 2 above.
3. Aroma is an installation software made for recovery. It's a wizard that walks you through the ROM setup. You'll see an option for it while setting up the ROM
4. Kernel is the software that allows your hardware to communicate with your ROM as well as control boot screens, splash screens and overclocking and undervolting.
ROM is the phones operating system.
5. TWRP is a FULL backup, titanium is just an app, it can't backup 100% of everything like a recovery can. Titanium backs up your app and user data. Basically your settings and apps.
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Hi there,
I've rooted my rogers htc one, and have clockworksmod recovery on there, but I'm an idiot and never saved nandroid backup of the stock rom, I'm stressing out as its gotta go back in for warranty purposes and I've looked for 5 days high and low on this site on how to unroot the device back to stock again. I've downloaded the cwm backup of the rogers001 backup but my recovery wont pick it up? Any help would be appreciated, tks kenny
skyjor2012 said:
Hi there,
I've rooted my rogers htc one, and have clockworksmod recovery on there, but I'm an idiot and never saved nandroid backup of the stock rom, I'm stressing out as its gotta go back in for warranty purposes and I've looked for 5 days high and low on this site on how to unroot the device back to stock again. I've downloaded the cwm backup of the rogers001 backup but my recovery wont pick it up? Any help would be appreciated, tks kenny
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in superuser app there is an option where you can unroot your device..
I'll try that app when I get home. I downloaded whampahoofus cwm nandroid backup, tried adding it to clockworkmod/backup but clockworkmod recovery doesn't pick it up! Also in recovery I see 4 backups. Non of themselves the stick but How come I don't see them on my sd card?
skyjor2012 said:
I'll try that app when I get home. I downloaded whampahoofus cwm nandroid backup, tried adding it to clockworkmod/backup but clockworkmod recovery doesn't pick it up! Also in recovery I see 4 backups. Non of themselves the stick but How come I don't see them on my sd card?
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they're not there anymore, now they are in mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup
to remove root, use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=de
cheers
Thanks, I'll try it after work, appreciate your help, so have you used that app to indoor before. Is there anything special I need, I'm on Roger Cid rogers001 and it seems as if it's given everyone the hardest time unrooting, an Ruu for rogers001 would be fantastic! So do l my tonight rooted to gain access to the backup folder? So that path you gave me, is that where my backup from the PC be transfer. Sorry for all the question!
skyjor2012 said:
Thanks, I'll try it after work, appreciate your help, so have you used that app to indoor before. Is there anything special I need, I'm on Roger Cid rogers001 and it seems as if it's given everyone the hardest time unrooting, an Ruu for rogers001 would be fantastic! So do l my tonight rooted to gain access to the backup folder? So that path you gave me, is that where my backup from the PC be transfer. Sorry for all the question!
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in the supersu app you have the option to completely unroot. it should work..
yes, to access this folder you need a root explorer and a rooted device. then you can copy/move the backups with the root explorer on the device to the sdcard. after this you can find the backups on the PC.
cheers :highfive:
ok update, got home and installed supersu app, and it said to update su binary and I tried that but it didn't allow me to. Then I read I should install supersu.zip from recover, and I did, now I cant run supersu at all there's no binary installed. Also tried es file explorer, and root broswer, and went to mnt/shell and then its blank, there's no clockworkmod/backup. I dont think I have root access, and I tried to turn it on in settings but it wont allow me to. I think my phones rooted but I dont have root access of the rom, is that correct in saying, thanks
Managed to get back to stock rom, but need to find a stock recovery, then I should be able to apply the update thats available and it should be all back to stock, hopefully, wow I've been learning lots about android lately, lol
skyjor2012 said:
Managed to get back to stock rom, but need to find a stock recovery, then I should be able to apply the update thats available and it should be all back to stock, hopefully, wow I've been learning lots about android lately, lol
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were you able to find the stock rogers recovery? I'm looking to instal OTA update and need to flash to stock recovery...
Nope never did find it. I'm still looking. I need OTA update as well! I'm getting bad call reception!
I've heard using stock AT&T recovery.img works, since recovery images aren't really specific to the different carriers. Maybe try that out? Has anyone else ever tried that that can have some input?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358928
This thread has some more information about it.
Hi,
After having looked at tons of theads and many searches, perhaps you can help, please?
I'd like to unlock via HTCdev and go S-OFF.
As I have many apps with their individual settings, an extensive calendar and > 1500 contacts,
I wonder how to backup all that stuff as unlocking wipe everything.
Thank you very much in advance
V
v said:
Hi,
After having looked at tons of theads and many searches, perhaps you can help, please?
I'd like to unlock via HTCdev and go S-OFF.
As I have many apps with their individual settings, an extensive calendar and > 1500 contacts,
I wonder how to backup all that stuff as unlocking wipe everything.
Thank you very much in advance
V
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you might want to have a look at an app called Helium by koush, download it from playstore, its able to backup without root, don't forget though, unlocking your bootloader will also erase your sdcard, so be sure to copy the backup off your phone once its complete to your computer.
This will however only backup apps and data etc, I use my google account to backup my contacts, as for the rom itself, you will have to create a backup manually after unlocking the bootloader with a custom recovery like twrp.
You may also be interested in doing an adb backup, as this is something you can do on a fully stock unrooted device. Here is a link to a guide here on XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/guide-making-backups-adb-t2411965
and you can also just google "adb backup" for a wealth of info on this option.
Seanie280672 said:
...Helium...
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Thanks! I'll try that.
dougeedug said:
...adb backup...
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Thanks for the suggestion. I remember to have tried backing up my HTC One S with adb a couple of years ago. At that time it would not restore the backup. However, I'll do the backup just in case...
Just a thought:
I understand it's possible to gain temporary root.
Isn't there a way to pull an image of the whole system and restore exactly that later?
v said:
Just a thought:
I understand it's possible to gain temporary root.
Isn't there a way to pull an image of the whole system and restore exactly that later?
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You can actually boot cwm recovery from the fastboot folder on your computer, with your phone in the bootloader to do a full system. Data, sdcard backup including the stock recovery to your computer without actually installing the custom recovery, but I'm really sorry, I can't remember how to do it, it's been years since I've done it that way, a bit of googling and you may be able to find it, not to sure either if your bootloader needs to be already unlocked to do it.
Seanie280672 said:
You can actually boot cwm recovery from the fastboot folder on your computer, with your phone in the bootloader to do a full system. Data, sdcard backup including the stock recovery to your computer without actually installing the custom recovery, but I'm really sorry, I can't remember how to do it, it's been years since I've done it that way, a bit of googling and you may be able to find it, not to sure either if your bootloader needs to be already unlocked to do it.
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it's "fastboot boot <name of recovery>.img"
however, this only works on hboot 1.44, after that (hboot 1.54+ it will just freeze, and not enter recovery)
and I think you need an unlocked bootloader for that anyway
Seanie280672 said:
you might want to have a look at an app called Helium by koush
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I agree with this too. I've heard about people having trouble applying an adb backup.ab, so it would definitely be a good idea to use helium too. Just make sure to set it to save the .apks too so you wont have to hit the playstore for those. Also, do remember to move whatever backup you make off of the device and as far as contacts, make sure they are set to be backed up to your gmail account. They probably already are judging by the fact that you already have so many, unless you collected them all since you got the phone. I mean, 1500 contacts would mean you have added 5 unique contacts per day since the release of this particular phone which is unlikely.
dougeedug said:
...1500 contacts would mean you have added 5 unique contacts per day...unlikely...
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You are right.
But I saved my first contacts in an HP-41CX and have migrated data since then.
Some of these phone numbers are still in use.
Since 1984.
Sorry for this off-topic post.
For RUUs, stock recoveries, stock Nandroids (in case you need to return to stock, unrooted), TWRP links, and other important tools, please check this thread by Rydah805. It has the stuff you want.
Note: S-Off link at the bottom of the OP. You'll need the HTCDev unlock method completed first and you'll need root access to make it work. So once you're done with this little guide (or the noob friendly one in the HTC One international forums here), you can hop right on over to Sunshine (linked at the bottom) to get that done if you don't mind the $25 fee.
I can confirm this works on the following:
Android 5.0.2
HTC Sense Version 7.0
Software Number 1.32.531.25 (tested and working with software update 1.32.531.33)
Kernel Version [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version 01.01_U11440251_64.04.50312G_2_F
Build Number 1.32.531.25 CL505029 release-keys
As usual, you do this at your own risk. It's not my fault if you mess things up (although I sympathize completely if you do). I cannot confirm this works on any other version than this one, although I've seen this work on the AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and International variants. Feel free to link there or just copy paste the whole damn thing and post it over in those forums to make it easier for those folks. I really, honestly don't mind.
It took me a while so I figured i'd make a thread on it to make it easier for our fellow T-Mobile M9 peoples. This is essentially a link dump so you can get to the places you need to go faster. Before continuing, please read this advice from Rydah805 because it's invaluable. Thankfully, we won't be using the 2.8.5.0 version of TWRP in this quick tutorial but the important part of the message is that you should make a nandroid of the unmodified stock ROM BEFORE rooting. Otherwise you will have many problems down the line. If you have thanks to give, give them to the posters of all these various threads. I did nothing special, just went through the steps to see how it worked.
Please note, if you're using Mac or Linux, I don't use those things and couldn't try/test/use the root method on those platforms. I assume Linux works pretty much the same way as Windows (you'll have to get ADB/Fastboot a different way of course).
Let's get started
Pre-requisites:
1. You'll need SuperSU by Chainfire. You can download it here. Put this on your device where you can find it later. I've seen people say it needs to be on an external SD card, but I've seen it work from both internal and external.
2. You'll need a modified version of 2.8.6.0 of TWRP. You can download that here. The link is at the bottom of the post where it says "Beta version with system backup fixed...". That's the one you want.
3. You will need ADB and Fastboot. I recommend Minimal ADB and Fastboot. You can find that here. Install it like any other Windows application AND MAKE SURE TO LET IT CREATE A DESKTOP ICON. This will make finding it later much easier. Linux users will need to find a different way to get ADB/Fastboot. Probably just downloading the SDK...although if you're running Linux you know all this already so let's just move on.
4. You'll need the HTC One drivers. I did this by installing HTC Sync Manager and it worked fine for me. You can download the HTC Sync Manager here.
Okay now for the actual root method.
1. First you'll need to unlock the bootloader using HTDdev.com. Follow this tutorial to do that.
2. Once your bootloader is unlocked. You'll want to flash the TWRP recovery to your HTC One M9. Rename the TWRP file you downloaded in the pre-requisits it to "recovery" (no quotes, and the .img shouldn't be visible) and place it in the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder on your COMPUTER. For windows, this is usually under your C drive > Program Files (x86) > Minimal ADB and Fastboot.
3. On your One M9, turn it off. Press the volume down key and power simultaneously and you'll get a black screen. Using the volume keys to scroll, go to Download Mode and click the power button to confirm.
4. On your computer, open Minimal ADB and Fastboot using the icon I told you make earlier (you listened, right? ). If you renamed the TWRP image you downloaded earlier to "recovery" and put it in the proper folder as I stated earlier, then all you need to do is type the following:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
5. At this point the recovery should flash successfully. HOWEVER, in my experience, you may get some silly errors (unknown error, Fastboot crashed, too many links, etc). If this is the case, don't panic. Turn the device off, re-enter download mode again, close the command window and re-open Minimal ADB and Fastboot and try again. All I did to get it to work was try a couple of times over again. Sometimes it goes, sometimes it doesn't. Silly Windows being silly I presume.
6. Okay, you should now have recovery. Enter recovery by pressing and holding volume up and volume down while pressing power to enter bootloader mode. Scroll using the volume keys to "Recovery" and hit the power button. You should now be in a weird looking TWRP. This is normal.
7. CREATE A FREAKING NANDROID BACKUP RIGHT NOW. According to some recognized members of the community, HTC updates only work on an unmodified system. If you ever want to receive official updates from HTC, you HAVE to create a NANDROID RIGHT NOW. Do it. I'll wait.
8. Did you create a Nandroid yet? No? You naught boy/girl, go do that now please.
9. But no really, create a Nandroid please.
10. Once your Nandroid is complete and you have an unmodified, unrooted system backed up, we can actually root the damn thing. You should have SuperSU on your device (as per the pre-requisites). If not, go download that using the link I provided above and put it on your device. Anywhere should be fine.
11. Okay now here's the tricky part. TWRP boots into recovery as Read Only but ONLY on unmodified systems. The reason for this is because HTC updates can't install if the recovery is read/write enabled. Since you're not yet rooted, your TWRP is booting up to Read Only. That means even if you flash SuperSU right now, it won't actually do anything because TWRP can't write to /system (yes, it will say it flashed successfully, it's a liar liar pants on fire).
12. To overcome this, you'll need to follow the instructions in this post.
13. Once you have manually mounted the system partition using the post I linked above (did you thank him? I think you should've thanked him), you may now flash SuperSU.zip as you normally would.
14. Reboot, and you should now be rooted. Don't forget to install BusyBox (search "busybox" in the Google Play Store, download the one developed by Stephen (Stericson). Once installed, open it, give it Superuser permission, then just hit install). Once busybox is installed, you will have the full root experience and can use apps like Titanium Backup.
And that should do it folks. Again, don't thank me, all I did was gather links and put the steps in order. The other people deserve your praise.
Now as for updating, I don't know how it will work yet, but this is how I believe it'll work in theory.
If you have a system update:
1. Create a titanium backup of all of your apps (trust me).
2. Reboot to recovery, restore your unrooted, unmodified Nandroid that I told you literally 5 times to make.
3. Reboot, then check for updates. Install the system update.
4. Re-root your device using the steps above (by then I'm sure there will be a more stable TWRP, make sure you always have the most updated one!)
5. Restore your apps via Titanium Backup.
Again, that's how I believe it should work in theory but I won't know for sure until I receive a system update.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS, please contact the smarter people in the threads I linked who are actively working on helping people with issues. I suppose you can post them here, but as you can see by my post count, I rarely pay much attention
Enjoy!
*Edit*
Bonus points: Our device is compatible with the S-Off method brought by Sunshine. It's a $25 purchase but it does work (tested) and I've seen people report that it works on the .33 update as well. Click here to check out Sunshine.
great write up. mind making a stock backup with the beta 2.8.6.0 twrp and posting it?
Rydah805 said:
great write up. mind making a stock backup with the beta 2.8.6.0 twrp and posting it?
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I could, definitely. Maybe create a clean one (without my stuff logged in) and upload here...what would I have to include so people could actually use it? I've never tried restoring a borrowed Nandroid backup before lol.
All you need to post is system and boot. You don't need to wipe your info, all of that is stored on the data partition, which we don't necessarily need. So just backup using the beta TWRP 2.8.6.0 you mentioned and zip and upload the following files:
Boot.emmc.win
Boot.emmc.win.md5
Recovery.log
System.ext4.win000.win
System.ext4.win000.win.md5
System.ext4.win001.win
System.ext4.win001.win.md5
System.ext4.win002.win
System.ext4.win002.win.md5
System.info
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The ".md5" files are only created if you have the generate md5 option on in TWRP. If this option isn't enabled, they aren't necessary.
I hope you haven't used TWRP 2.8.5.0 on your M9 at all. Have you?
Edit:
I'm assuming you have root already and what we need is an untouched system partition. If you haven't touched the system partition then we are good, but if not, don't bother making a backup. The easiest way to check if your system partition is still good to use for OTA's, boot into TWRP and go to the mount options and if "System" is an option, it's no good and a stock backup from that particular device is useless, but if the "System" option isn't there, please make the backup and share it. Lol
Sent From My HTC One (M9)
Rydah805 said:
All you need to post is system and boot. You don't need to wipe your info, all of that is stored on the data partition, which we don't necessarily need. So just backup using the beta TWRP 2.8.6.0 you mentioned and zip and upload the following files:
The ".md5" files are only created if you have the generate md5 option on in TWRP. If this option isn't enabled, they aren't necessary.
I hope you haven't used TWRP 2.8.5.0 on your M9 at all. Have you?
Edit:
I'm assuming you have root already and what we need is an untouched system partition. If you haven't touched the system partition then we are good, but if not, don't bother making a backup. The easiest way to check if your system partition is still good to use for OTA's, boot into TWRP and go to the mount options and if "System" is an option, it's no good and a stock backup from that particular device is useless, but if the "System" option isn't there, please make the backup and share it. Lol
Sent From My HTC One (M9)
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I followed my exact instructions before I posted them I got my device last night and did all of this today (in fact, I wrote it as I completed each step). I have an untouched /system in my nandroid and my TWRP was only 2.8.6.0. Curiously enough, my Nandroid has a system.emmc.win and boot.emmc.win...will that be a problem? I flashed the 2.8.6.0 modified one that allows for backups beforehand but I don't have ext4 I guess.
DunningKrugerEffect said:
I followed my exact instructions before I posted them I got my device last night and did all of this today (in fact, I wrote it as I completed each step). I have an untouched /system in my nandroid and my TWRP was only 2.8.6.0. Curiously enough, my Nandroid has a system.emmc.win and boot.emmc.win...will that be a problem? I flashed the 2.8.6.0 modified one that allows for backups beforehand but I don't have ext4 I guess.
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Must be my setup. Yours should be perfect. Looking forward to downloading a copy. ? thanks in advance.
Sent From My HTC One (M9)
Could someone please upload the stock recovery for this phone? I need it because I'm interested in flashing TWRP and rooting the phone but I need the stock recovery in case an OTA update hits.
Prasad said:
Could someone please upload the stock recovery for this phone? I need it because I'm interested in flashing TWRP and rooting the phone but I need the stock recovery in case an OTA update hits.
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When an OTA arrives, download it and it'll contain the stock recovery. By then, I'll post it...
Sent From My HTC One (M9)
Rydah805 said:
When an OTA arrives, download it and it'll contain the stock recovery. By then, I'll post it...
Sent From My HTC One (M9)
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Thanks! I tried to flash TWRP and got this:
$ fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.6.0-hima.img
sending 'recovery' (35928 KB)... OKAY
writing 'recovery'... FAILED (remote: cannot flash this partition in s-on state)
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EDIT: Never mind.. Got it to work!
[Q] Any benefit to unlock bootloader only?
So I have rooted many of my phones and just received my M9 last night. Not really interested in rooting it just yet. Although I was curious if there is any benefit to only unlocking the bootloader. or just wait for when I root it?
Gravityrat said:
So I have rooted many of my phones and just received my M9 last night. Not really interested in rooting it just yet. Although I was curious if there is any benefit to only unlocking the bootloader. or just wait for when I root it?
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Unlocking the bootloader gives you access to installing custom ROMs, kernels and rooting the phone. You only really need to unlock it if and when you're doing any of these.
Figured as much. I wanna run it stock for a bit to see how it runs. I will admit, I am impressed with the battery life so far. I made it 12 hours at work with 17% left when I got home.
Worked for me. Thanks
Am I missing something? While in recovery, after I've already made a backup(It's uploading) I go to advance>terminal and I type in
Code:
mount -t ext4 /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system /system
it returns
Code:
mount: mounting /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system on /system failed: Device or resource busy
Edit: Apparently it still worked.
Here is a TWRP backup of my phone right after I unlocked it, so it should be completely stock. I didn't remove any of the files, so the data files are in there as well. (Again, right after I wiped from unlocking)
Just drag the folder into your twrp backup folder and you should be good to go.
Goolge Drive
xxquicksh0txx said:
Here is a TWRP backup of my phone right after I unlocked it, so it should be completely stock. I didn't remove any of the files, so the data files are in there as well. (Again, right after I wiped from unlocking)
Just drag the folder into your twrp backup folder and you should be good to go.
Goolge Drive
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mind if i link that in my thread?
Rydah805 said:
mind if i link that in my thread?
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That's what it's there for
:good:
does anybody know if this works on mac?
child0fdecadance said:
does anybody know if this works on mac?
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I unlocked, flashed TWRP, backed up and rooted the M9 on a Mac.
Prasad said:
I unlocked, flashed TWRP, backed up and rooted the M9 on a Mac.
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sweet! did you have to change any of the procedure or did you do it step by step?