Just got the phone a few days ago and my main question is how do you transfer avi/divx files from your pc and put them on your phone? A step by step process well explained please because samsungs steps are confusing
I have many other questions about unlocking the freedom and speed that others have experienced like getting froyo 2.2 and rooting the device. My concern is how would I make a back up of all the stock firmware so if I need to use my warranty I can revert back to stock warranty friendly settings?
I have the one click lag fix and was wondering if there is a precaution I can take to back things up on my pc or an external sd? I have the rom manager program just am confused on how it works.
I also have the android sdk but have no clue what it is for
Links to good tutorials would be awesome
reported it to mods, so that it is moved to the right section, more help will be provided in the right section
baverdi said:
Just got the phone a few days ago and my main question is how do you transfer avi/divx files from your pc and put them on your phone? A step by step process well explained please because samsungs steps are confusing
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See the Captivate FAQ:
http://www.capfaq.com/w/Media
thanks for the response. you just stick files in the root folder and play them through my files on the phone.
Diamond dawg, where did you move the thread?
baverdi said:
thanks for the response. you just stick files in the root folder and play them through my files on the phone.
Diamond dawg, where did you move the thread?
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
I want to return my phone due to gaps... and can anyone give me a RUU or something that will turn my phone to stock? I am in Canada and my carrier is Telus.
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I want to return my phone due to gaps... and can anyone give me a RUU or something that will turn my phone to stock? I am in Canada and my carrier is Telus.
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I had a look and can't see any Telus RUU for now.
shadowboy23 said:
I had a look and can't see any Telus RUU for now.
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dammit i really need one any tips on how i can return my root htc one?
slicetherice said:
dammit i really need one any tips on how i can return my root htc one?
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Have you made a nandroid backup? I am assuming that you have installed a custom ROM. So I hope you made a nandroid backup.
Do a system restore of the nandroid restore of the original Telus fzip posted in the forums
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Have you made a nandroid backup? I am assuming that you have installed a custom ROM. So I hope you made a nandroid backup.
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explain nandroid backup? I heard you could get ur device to stock with a nandroid backup? can you add me on skype so we can talk?
Skype : SliceTheRice
slicetherice said:
explain nandroid backup? I heard you could get ur device to stock with a nandroid backup? can you add me on skype so we can talk?
Skype : SliceTheRice
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Nandoid backup is what one would normally do before installing custom ROMs. Nandroid backup is the backup you made of your HTC after unlocking it and after flashing a custom recovery. Custom recovery (TWRP or ClockWorkMod) gives you options to flash custom ROMs and backup your system.
If you haven't made a nandroid backup and you can't find a RUU for your HTC One then you're up the creek with no paddles. Sorry I don' use skype.
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Nandoid backup is what one would normally do before installing custom ROMs. Nandroid backup is the backup you made of your HTC after unlocking it and after flashing a custom recovery. Custom recovery (TWRP or ClockWorkMod) gives you options to flash custom ROMs and backup your system.
If you haven't made a nandroid backup and you can't find a RUU for your HTC One then you're up the creek with no paddles.
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I found a nandroid for telus and i have downloaded it how do i "restore" it now I copied it onto my phone I dont know what to do next im currently in TWRP
downloaded this one :
http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1824-m7-twrp-nandroid-backup-cid-telus001-1296615/
Since I haven't modded my HTC One I'm not sure if using someone elses nandroid backup is safe. So I cannot be 200% sure that it will work. I can give you this link for a nandroid backup from a Telus HTC One http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1824-m7-twrp-nandroid-backup-cid-telus001-1296615/ BUT I will not take any responsibility if anything goes wrong because I haven't done this. I usually make a nandroid backup if I'm modding my HTC.
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I found a nandroid for telus and i have downloaded it how do i "restore" it now I copied it onto my phone I dont know what to do next im currently in TWRP
downloaded this one :
http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1824-m7-twrp-nandroid-backup-cid-telus001-1296615/
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You reboot your phone into recovery and by turning your phone OFF (make sure that you have "Fastboot" disabled in your settings first). Now hold down volume down button and then press your power button. When you go to bootloader use volume keys to highlight recovery and press power button to select.
But man you are silly for not having a nandroid backup and not knowing how to restore stuff. You should do a lot of reading because you can seriously stuff up your phone.
shadowboy23 said:
Since I haven't modded my HTC One I'm not sure if using someone elses nandroid backup is safe. So I cannot be 200% sure that it will work. I can give you this link for a nandroid backup from a Telus HTC One http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1824-m7-twrp-nandroid-backup-cid-telus001-1296615/ BUT I will not take any responsibility if anything goes wrong because I haven't done this. I usually make a nandroid backup if I'm modding my HTC.
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You reboot your phone into recovery and by turning your phone OFF (make sure that you have "Fastboot" disabled in your settings first). Now hold down volume down button and then press your power button. When you go to bootloader use volume keys to highlight recovery and press power button to select.
But man you are silly for not having a nandroid backup and not knowing how to restore stuff. You should do a lot of reading because you can seriously stuff up your phone.
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When i click restore on both CWM and TRWP or w.e they are called i cant find the zip...
slicetherice said:
When i click restore on both CWM and TRWP or w.e they are called i cant find the zip...
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It has to be there somewhere since you actually copied to your phone.
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I know why because the file is .rar you need to rename it so it says 1.29.661.5.zip and not 1.29.661.5.rar
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It has to be there somewhere since you actually copied to your phone.
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that doesnt really help.. are you going to follow up ur post or is this just useless spam?
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that doesnt really help.. are you going to follow up ur post or is this just useless spam?
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Well you are the one who doesn't read and too lazy to do research. so how is that a useless spam! You should have known that it is looking for a zip file in the first place.
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Here I am trying to help you and you tell me it's a useless spam?!?! That's just rude!
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Well you are the one who doesn't read and too lazy to do research. so how is that a useless spam!
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Here I am trying to help you and you tell me it's a useless spam?!?! That's just rude!
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Haha will it was useless spam its pretty obvious too and I have been doing research I simply fail so I ask for help.
and all you said in that one post was if you copied a file in your phone it should be there.. no duh if you read my other post it said something like I couldnt find the files anywhere in custom recovery. anyways ty for editing ur post it helps in some way now
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It has to be there somewhere since you actually copied to your phone.
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I know why because the file is .rar you need to rename it so it says 1.29.661.5.zip and not 1.29.661.5.rar
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I have changed the name of it and it is now a zip file however i still cannot find it anywhere in twrp. is there a specific directory where i should place the zip?
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Haha will it was useless spam its pretty obvious too and I have been doing research I simply fail so I ask for help.
and all you said in that one post was if you copied a file in your phone it should be there.. no duh if you read my other post it said something like I couldnt find the files anywhere in custom recovery. anyways ty for editing ur post it helps in some way now
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Ahh is that so. You're too lazy to find anything! And you give up to easily. It wasn't a spam. Because you saved it in your phone not me and not having a nandroid backup of your own is a STUPID thing to do. There are plenty of members here who has done research and found answers that you have asked. If you can't be bothered looking harder for answers then I will no longer try and help you. Maybe someone else can because you obviously are too damn lazy to find anything even if you stated that you have been looking DUH DA!
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Ahh is that so. You're too lazy to find anything! And you give up to easily. It wasn't a spam. Because you saved it in your phone not me and not having a nandroid backup of your own is a STUPID thing to do. There are plenty of members here who has done research and found answers that you have asked. If you can't be bothered looking harder for answers then I will no longer try and help you. Maybe someone else can because you obviously are too damn lazy to find anything even if you stated that you have been looking DUH DA!
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well you can look at my profile and compare it to yours. What if im too lazy? doesnt matter LOL lets start this thread into a war instead of a help thread..
slicetherice said:
well you can look at my profile and compare it to yours. What if im too lazy? doesnt matter LOL lets start this thread into a war instead of a help thread..
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So what about it? A lot of members here have less posts than you and have done a lot of research. Since you are just rude, ungrateful and lazy why should members help you? The answer is out there!! No one here likes laziness. Simple questions you ask have been asked before. I simply took a little time to explain things to you that you didn't understand.
You clearly jump into things without finding out what is involved. So how are other members willing to help you if your attitude is like that? I was trying to help and all I get is your childish attitude.
I have read a pile of material now on returning to Stock. I am still confused, and want to turn my One back to stock in order to sell it.
I have a Telus Mobility HTC One
Firmware 1.29.661.17
HBOOT= 1.44
I am rooted
I have S on
Ok, now that this is all out of the way, here is what I want to accomplish:
1. I want to return the HTC one to stock
I learned a valuable lesson. I really should have taken a nandroid backup before jumping into flashing custom roms. My bad. I have never done it. Now I know why.
Can someone please point me in the correct direction?
Things I have done/looked for:
-I have searched for a 1.29.661.17 nandroid backup for TWRP. There was a link for one, it is dead. I have PM'd the original poster in hopes they still have it.
-I have searched for a RUU to download. I haven't had much success, or what I saw confused the heck out of me.
Now, if someone could please assist - What is the correct procedure for me? Can someone point me to the right place, link to go?
I appologize. There are a bundle of posts on returning to stock. I didn't mean to open another one.
bbabiuk said:
Can someone please point me in the correct direction?
Things I have done/looked for:
-I have searched for a 1.29.661.17 nandroid backup for TWRP..
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Here's a link for 1.29.661.5 TWRP nandroid backup. You should be able to restore this and then take OTA's to get you back to 1.29.661.7 and then 1.29.661.17.
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/m7-twrp-nandroid-backup-cid-telus001-1-29-661-5-rar
Thank you! So one last question. Do I just flash it like any other ROM in twrp? Or do I have to put it in the twrp backups file then hit restore? Because if that is the case I'm kind of pooched. I downloaded the file and copied to data/twrp/backup. When I go to twrp it doesn't show up.
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bbabiuk said:
Thank you! So one last question. Do I just flash it like any other ROM in twrp? Or do I have to put it in the twrp backups file then hit restore? Because if that is the case I'm kind of pooched. I downloaded the file and copied to data/twrp/backup. When I go to twrp it doesn't show up.
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The file you downloaded is in rar format (kind of like a zip). Get winrar and extract the files it contains (system.ext4.win, etc) and then copy them into the twrp backups folder in same manner as other backups, then use TWRP restore function.