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HTC Salsa Bootloader Unlocked!!

HTC has provided official tool to unlock Salsa bootloader, available at http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Go to the website, sign up (if you havent done so), select Your device, Follow the instructions, and enjoy
Note : HBOOT update is required.

mate, let me know what is your RUU before doing the unlock. which part of download section did you take. Because mine, i got none. But i just continued to the fastboot oec, and simply send the code, and voila, its ***unlocked***
so i just wonder, why hboot updated is required since first, i dont get the update even i check it again and again, and second, it still can be unlocked without updating the firmware.

kanded said:
mate, let me know what is your RUU before doing the unlock. which part of download section did you take. Because mine, i got none. But i just continued to the fastboot oec, and simply send the code, and voila, its ***unlocked***
so i just wonder, why hboot updated is required since first, i dont get the update even i check it again and again, and second, it still can be unlocked without updating the firmware.
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i didnt try it, i just posted the news...
but now i tried and couldnt update the hboot because i am on 1.12.720.3 and it says i need 1.12.720.5, i cant find the update anywhere.. so i just went on and tried the 'fastboot oem get_identifier_token' but i got a command error... i tried 'fastboot oem ?' but the command list didnt include 'get_identifier_token'
how did you do it?? which RUU are you on??

tried this, failed to update hboot, rom image error. basically im unable to update this hboot version.
this is the problem im having all round, i cannot update or revert from this chinese rom im using.
as for the fastboot, no point as i cannot get past stage one lol

why dont you try fastboot?? you might get lucky, kanded said he did it without updating... or is it that HTC is just bullsh**ing everyone bye saying it can be unlocked, but not providing the necessary updates for unlocking??

pachuau86 said:
why dont you try fastboot?? you might get lucky, kanded said he did it without updating... or is it that HTC is just bullsh**ing everyone bye saying it can be unlocked, but not providing the necessary updates for unlocking??
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tried, i've actually just said, f*** it to it. stay with what we got till someone develops a way around it all.
it requires updating all round just to access the first part!

ic... so whats with kanded ?? how did he do it??? Seems i have to wait some more as i cant get my hands on a clip either.... bummer

pachuau86 said:
ic... so whats with kanded ?? how did he do it??? Seems i have to wait some more as i cant get my hands on a clip either.... bummer
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don't know,
i do know u have to have all sdk parts installed as im unsure what it needs to run with, that took 2 hrs getting it all.
ive tried again, even skipping to fastboot, still nothing.
but ive already tampered with mine, already has cwm installed, s-off and rooted, with chinese uk o2 rom installed......so i wonder if he's using standard issue rom from scratch, but either way, it may not work on all salsa handsets.
but keep trying if you want. the option to send it us is still there!

man, i want to clarify.
the first time i bought this salsa, it is hTC Asia WWE, with S-ON of course.
there is no English language. fu** with it, so i tried to change into RUU O2 UK, by making my sdcard as a goldcard, and put the RUU files onto it.
Here i tell you the way, the RUU files is exe, right ? You can directly flash it as long as you got goldcard (its not hard to make it, everybody knows that)
Or, if that fail, there is still a way updating the stock rom with RUU. Install the exe, while its popping up in ur windows, open task manager, and you see RUU instalshield wizard is running, right ? now go to process, and see Aruwizard.exe
properties that aruwizard.exe, and open file location. you will see there is a zip "rom.zim"
rename that rom zip into PH11IMG.zip and put it into your sdcard that has been as a goldcard. now do the hboot, it will do the recovery itself. let me know if it works.
after that, go to htcdev, and then next step, no need to download for upgrading, bla bla bla, i got my bin_unlock by emails twice. hahaha.
get helped ? say thanks
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its for you bigbear, i read in any thread that you got problem with your rom right now, that you wanna go back to your stock from that chinese one rom, confirm me if im right.
you may try the way i've said above.
you know of course i also flash that custom rom you post, but i can get back to my before rom.
this is that we must be carefull. if you wanna get back to the last rom you have, you gotta do backup via recovery. there is a backup and restore section. do the backup, and save your backup (it is in clockwordmod folder) in the safest place.
lets say you wanna get back, just do the restore, and voila, you are in your home sweet home. no problemo at all altough you got big headache because of flashing the wrong rom
this is the way :
1) Format SD card as Fat32
2) Install HTC Sync Drivers. (available at htc.com)
3)Connect Your phone to PC. USB Debugging must on and usb connection type: Only Charging.)
4) Open SimpleGoldCard Tool as a admin
and follow procedure step by step at SimpleGoldcard tool.

works now, thanks to kanded and 0x.shivam.x0

BigBearEvo said:
tried this, failed to update hboot, rom image error. basically im unable to update this hboot version.
this is the problem im having all round, i cannot update or revert from this chinese rom im using.
as for the fastboot, no point as i cannot get past stage one lol
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How did you get a custom rom running on your phone? I can't root my phone because I don't have access to the clip. Is there any other method?

By going to htcdev and getting my bootloader unlocked. From there its plain sailing
Sent from a 3.5 Sensed Salsa

Yeah i know how to do that. Got my incredible s rooted juwt like that. Rather i installed cm7 and then it got rooted. Do you have any link on hiw to proceed after unlocking the boot loader? Oh and could i have a list of roms for the salsa? Thanks in advance.
XDA FTW

jhon101 said:
Yeah i know how to do that. Got my incredible s rooted juwt like that. Rather i installed cm7 and then it got rooted. Do you have any link on hiw to proceed after unlocking the boot loader? Oh and could i have a list of roms for the salsa? Thanks in advance.
XDA FTW
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www.wix.com/bigbearevo/salsa everything i know of is there

BigBearEvo said:
www.wix.com/bigbearevo/salsa everything i know of is there
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Alright thanks man. Appreciated. And good stuff with the site. Lastly, would you happen to know what language should i learn to write a kernel and for a rom?
And yes i pressed the thanks button

To learn kernels and Roms its best to use Ubuntu Linux. And I found finding a Dev that could teach u what u need, I'm still learning but my Ubuntu is offline so I've not progressed any further yet.
Sent from a 3.5 Sensed Salsa

Tried it and its working fine. Thanks to BigBearEvo's site. i could easily flash a 3.5 rom

Trying to get back to Stock - Rogers M7_ul

I could really use your help guys. I'm trying to get back to stock so I can get the updates being pushed by HTC/Rogers. There are a couple bugs that are really annoying me. So, before i tell you what I need, here's what I have.
M7_ul
Locked Bootloader - was relocked after unlocking a while ago
Rooted
CWM recovery
Stock HTC ROM
S-OFF
Baseband 4a.14.3250.14
Main 1.29.631.4
Modelid: PN0712000
CID: Roger001
Now, what I need is either the RUU or the stock recovery files and some sort of guide on how to install them. I've tried downloading from here: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads/P60 but i can't flash it via CWM. I've also tried downloading and RUU from here: http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1...5013-1033115001-release-312087-signed-2-4zip/ but when i unzip i get corrupt files and i can't move it to the phone.
I'm at a complete loss here. I would really appreciate any guidance you guys can provide. Any idea where I can get the proper RUU and how I can install it? Or if it's easier to just get the stock recovery, any idea where I can get it and how to install it using CWM or another method such as terminal emulator?

no need to relock bootloader is s-off'd
easiest way, IF there is an ruu or ruu zip for the rogers variant (you would need the ruu files that match 1.29.631.4) floating around i suggest this...back up sd card contents,boot into recovery...wipe the system,reboot into bootloader connect device via fastboot,run the ruu..one it boots except the ota
done

but how do i run the RUU and how do I know which exactly is the right RUU for me? I've heard RUUs are exe files but i haven't found any that are. The one I think is right for me is a zip and it seems to be corrupt though I dled the 1gb file twice. So i'm a bit confused.

vijn said:
but how do i run the RUU and how do I know which exactly is the right RUU for me? I've heard RUUs are exe files but i haven't found any that are. The one I think is right for me is a zip and it seems to be corrupt though I dled the 1gb file twice. So i'm a bit confused.
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You can find the RUU you need here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207874
Hope to has been usefull

Thanks so much. But I'm still not sure which version to get. I tried the RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.3_R_Radio_4A.14.3250.13_10.33.1150.01_release_311678_signed.exe but no go. I get an error. Says it's the wrong ROM. Ugh. I've had no luck with this. So frustrating.
ImJacky said:
You can find the RUU you need here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207874
Hope to has been usefull
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So, I've tried Rogers 1.29.631.4.zip which is an nandroid backup but no go on that either, using CWM. At a total loss here.

vijn said:
So, I've tried Rogers 1.29.631.4.zip which is an nandroid backup but no go on that either, using CWM. At a total loss here.
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This is what I did and it worked like a charm... minus of course the issue after the software update which got fixed anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357881

Ugh. Thanks cue_32. I had just downloaded that file when I saw your post, so I was very hopeful this would work. Pushed it to my phone, tried installing via CWM but almost immediately it said installation aborted. I have no idea what's going on. Nothing seems to be installable. WTF? And the link you posted for the stock recovery doesn't seem to lead to anywhere that has a recovery file for DL. So, I'm totally stuck now. UGH. Been on this for almost 2 days now. Haven't run into this much trouble with any of my previous phones, despite trying out almost a dozen different ROMs. Here, I'm just trying to revert to stock recovery and RUU and can't even do that. Sigh. I just don't get why none of the RUUs are installable.

vijn said:
Ugh. Thanks cue_32. I had just downloaded that file when I saw your post, so I was very hopeful this would work. Pushed it to my phone, tried installing via CWM but almost immediately it said installation aborted. I have no idea what's going on. Nothing seems to be installable. WTF? And the link you posted for the stock recovery doesn't seem to lead to anywhere that has a recovery file for DL. So, I'm totally stuck now. UGH. Been on this for almost 2 days now. Haven't run into this much trouble with any of my previous phones, despite trying out almost a dozen different ROMs. Here, I'm just trying to revert to stock recovery and RUU and can't even do that. Sigh. I just don't get why none of the RUUs are installable.
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There's no RUU available yet for Rogers so I personally wouldn't try any other RUU.
So you downloaded the Nandroid backup from Whamboush (or whatever the name was), you extracted and moved the EXTRACTED FOLDER to the proper location (Clockwork>Backup) and updated the permissions correct? I used Root Browser to do this, the permission should be exactly like your other CWM backups. If I recall correctly there are 3 columns with 3 rows, all are X'd except for the last box on the 2nd column\3rd Row. (middle\bottom)
example:
X X X
X X X
X _ X
From there I just did the restore using the original clock work mod (non-touch cause I'm old skool)
After it successfully flashes, before it prompts you to reboot you'll be prompted to re-root from within CWM itself. Select No.
After it reboots, test to make sure everything is ok.
Then enter fastboot mode (adb reboot bootloader), from fastboot mode you can then flash the recovery.
You're welcome
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vijn said:
Ugh. Thanks cue_32. Here, I'm just trying to revert to stock recovery and RUU and can't even do that. Sigh. I just don't get why none of the RUUs are installable.
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here's your stock recovery...I know how frustrating it can get so don't mind the step by step procedure.
http://d-h.st/dyr
You're welcome

well, cue_32 has give you the link to stock recovery..... what you can do is , flash the stock recovery first...try flashing the OTA......if still doesnt work..you can go for restoring the nandroid backup.....

mathrania said:
well, cue_32 has give you the link to stock recovery..... what you can do is , flash the stock recovery first...try flashing the OTA......if still doesnt work..you can go for restoring the nandroid backup.....
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If I had the original nandroid, of the original Rom for example, would all that one needs to do is flash it and unroot and that's it?
Sent from my HTC One

chc31 said:
If I had the original nandroid, of the original Rom for example, would all that one needs to do is flash it and unroot and that's it?
Sent from my HTC One
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Flash, unroot (if necessary) and flash stock recovery, which is what the instructions I provided, and optional lock the boot loader

So, I tried changing the permissions, which I hadn't done before, using Root Explorer but it says that some files can't be modified. So I can't set the permissions and CWM won't see those files at all, so that's not an option it seems. So I decided to just flash the recovery but when i do i get an error in adb Failed (remote: not allowed). So, that's not working either. Hehe. Every time I think i got it, something stands in the way. Will definitely feel like an accomplishment when i get this thing done finally, just not sure how or when it'll happen.
cue_32 said:
There's no RUU available yet for Rogers so I personally wouldn't try any other RUU.
So you downloaded the Nandroid backup from Whamboush (or whatever the name was), you extracted and moved the EXTRACTED FOLDER to the proper location (Clockwork>Backup) and updated the permissions correct? I used Root Browser to do this, the permission should be exactly like your other CWM backups. If I recall correctly there are 3 columns with 3 rows, all are X'd except for the last box on the 2nd column\3rd Row. (middle\bottom)
example:
X X X
X X X
X _ X
From there I just did the restore using the original clock work mod (non-touch cause I'm old skool)
After it successfully flashes, before it prompts you to reboot you'll be prompted to re-root from within CWM itself. Select No.
After it reboots, test to make sure everything is ok.
Then enter fastboot mode (adb reboot bootloader), from fastboot mode you can then flash the recovery.
You're welcome
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here's your stock recovery...I know how frustrating it can get so don't mind the step by step procedure.
http://d-h.st/dyr
You're welcome
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Ya, I tried flashing the recovery, no go. No go on the nandroid backup either. The good thing is, i'm getting much more familiar with adb. Hehe.
mathrania said:
well, cue_32 has give you the link to stock recovery..... what you can do is , flash the stock recovery first...try flashing the OTA......if still doesnt work..you can go for restoring the nandroid backup.....
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vijn said:
Ya, I tried flashing the recovery, no go. No go on the nandroid backup either. The good thing is, i'm getting much more familiar with adb. Hehe.
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well, interested in another option.....i havent done this, but some people do...
change you CID to some device which has rcvd OTA, like mine is HTC_J15....just an example... now your mobile would be WWE internation blah blah... now grab the RUU.exe for it....backup all your data...and run it.....and then go for the OTA's ...in short the region of your device would be changed... you will have to find it in the forum itself... there are tutorials out there to do it...

Well, I'm leaving for the weekend, so I'll have to put this aside for now. In my research I had come across what you are suggesting but it seemed like more trouble and a little confusing so I opted against it, but maybe I'll have to revisit it when i get back. Hopefully you guys will still be around to provide some guidance. I do appreciate all your help. THanks again.
mathrania said:
well, interested in another option.....i havent done this, but some people do...
change you CID to some device which has rcvd OTA, like mine is HTC_J15....just an example... now your mobile would be WWE internation blah blah... now grab the RUU.exe for it....backup all your data...and run it.....and then go for the OTA's ...in short the region of your device would be changed... you will have to find it in the forum itself... there are tutorials out there to do it...
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cue_32 said:
Flash, unroot (if necessary) and flash stock recovery, which is what the instructions I provided, and optional lock the boot loader
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alrighty! ill keep that in mind, thinking of rooting! i had a htc sensation i bought online, if anything would happen to it i couldnt do anything about it, so i rooted and kept it like that. Now a Rogers One.. different lol. Thanks!

vijn said:
So, I tried changing the permissions, which I hadn't done before, using Root Explorer but it says that some files can't be modified. So I can't set the permissions and CWM won't see those files at all, so that's not an option it seems.
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Just to be sure, the EXTRACTED FOLDER I'm referring to is the last folder before you see ALL the files of the 'ROM' like boot.img, cache.ext4.tar, recovery.img, etc...This folder is the one you want to make the permission changes to.
I had the exact same problem before and tried on ES File explorer, Astro File explorer, and Root browser (not root explorer although Im sure it works too). (I've never had to have this many installed at once) but basically this was the problem because after I extracted and updated the permission using Root browser, it worked on 1st try.
What I had done as well is make sure I was moving the extracted folder to the proper location by doing a nandroid back up first. From there I located the backup I just created and moved the extracted folder there. Once the extracted folder is in the right place, I went and used root browser and updated the permissions.

This totally worked Cue. Thank you so much. Finally managed to get the nandroid back up flashed, but then when I went to flash the recovery, i got an error: Failed (remote: not allowed). Ugh. So baby steps, but still in the right direction. So now my status is, Locked bootloader, s-off, flashed nandroid backup, but still have CWM recovery which I apparently can't seem to shake. Anyone know where I can maybe find a .zip recovery that I can try flashing via CWM? Not sure whether that's even possible, as CWM would essentially be overwriting itself but not sure what other options i have. From the research I've done so far though, it seems i can't flash a recovery with a locked bootloader. It does feel like i'm going around in circles here.
cue_32 said:
Just to be sure, the EXTRACTED FOLDER I'm referring to is the last folder before you see ALL the files of the 'ROM' like boot.img, cache.ext4.tar, recovery.img, etc...This folder is the one you want to make the permission changes to.
I had the exact same problem before and tried on ES File explorer, Astro File explorer, and Root browser (not root explorer although Im sure it works too). (I've never had to have this many installed at once) but basically this was the problem because after I extracted and updated the permission using Root browser, it worked on 1st try.
What I had done as well is make sure I was moving the extracted folder to the proper location by doing a nandroid back up first. From there I located the backup I just created and moved the extracted folder there. Once the extracted folder is in the right place, I went and used root browser and updated the permissions.
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Do i really have to go through the entire unlock bootloader process to flash stock recovery? Ugh. I honestly don't get why this is so complicated. My previous phones were SOOO much simpler in comparison. This just feels like way too much trouble. I originally just wanted a rooted phone to get rid of bloatware and other small tweaks. I had no idea it would have such annoying consequences. Now, I'm just trying to get the stock ROM updated with HTC's latest bug fixes and software upgrade before i try and custom roms. I suspect it's not going to get easier though. I think once i get this finally done, i'm just going to leave the phone as is, completely stock at least until the 4.2.2 upgrade. Then after that I'll root it again. I used to love this process of rooting, installing custom roms, etc. Was fun, but this is just tedious as all hell. Hehe. Anyway, enough ranting. Ya, if anyone can tell me what my next step is, I'd be grateful.

Don't know what to do next? Not that big of a problem

Ok here goes, I unlocked my phone flash viper ROM I remember it like yesterday then the new ota update came out flash the ruu to back to stock everything was fine updated the phone unlocked the phone both on win8 and win 7 but I can't flash a custom recovery, any tips are great
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Grab a copy of TWRP or CWM recoveries, links are available in original dev section. Put it in the same folder as ADB - which you used in the console/terminal/command line to unlock the phone. Fire up ADB in console, just as you did to unlock the phone, and type:
adb reboot-bootloader
Your phone should go to that white screen with colorful text. Next type:
fastboot flash recovery nameOfRecoveryImage.img
As long as you're unlocked, which you are, this should work flawlessly.

cant get phone to load
I tried to install the maximushd 12.1 on my sprint htc one. I tried to do it thru twrp recovery and now the phone only loads to boot loader. Any suggestions to get the phone back working. I was using viper rom at the time.

I'm going to assume maximushd is some rom for the international HTC One. I would highly recommend against flashing international roms for obvious reasons.
Either way, RUU the phone. If you're on the new firmware (1.31), you'll need to listen to this guy. Then download the 1.29 RUU from one of the dev sections, wherever the hell it is. Then everything will be back to how it was the day you bought it. Then, just do it all again but don't **** it up - ha.
edit: I just reread, you can't get to the recovery from the bootloader? If all you did was install an international rom, you should still be able to access recovery unless twrp has the ability to repartition, which I suppose it possible. I'll do some reading.
edit2: Others were able to fix the problem utilizing the method I outlined. One of them even links directly to the guide above. Should work alright.

sshede said:
I'm going to assume maximushd is some rom for the international HTC One. I would highly recommend against flashing international roms for obvious reasons.
Either way, RUU the phone. If you're on the new firmware (1.31), you'll need to listen to this guy. Then download the 1.29 RUU from one of the dev sections, wherever the hell it is. Then everything will be back to how it was the day you bought it. Then, just do it all again but don't **** it up - ha.
edit: I just reread, you can't get to the recovery from the bootloader? If all you did was install an international rom, you should still be able to access recovery unless twrp has the ability to repartition, which I suppose it possible. I'll do some reading.
edit2: Others were able to fix the problem utilizing the method I outlined. One of them even links directly to the guide above. Should work alright.
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Thanks I will try not to screw it up this time
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sshede said:
I'm going to assume maximushd is some rom for the international HTC One. I would highly recommend against flashing international roms for obvious reasons.
Either way, RUU the phone. If you're on the new firmware (1.31), you'll need to [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390821"listen to this guy[/URL]. Then download the 1.29 RUU from one of the dev sections, wherever the hell it is. Then everything will be back to how it was the day you bought it. Then, just do it all again but don't **** it up - ha.
edit: I just reread, you can't get to the recovery from the bootloader? If all you did was install an international rom, you should still be able to access recovery unless twrp has the ability to repartition, which I suppose it possible. I'll do some reading.
edit2: Others were able to fix the problem utilizing the method I outlined. One of them even links directly to the guide above. Should work alright.
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I cannot get into recovery. It just keeps going in a vicious cycle. I can choose fastboot or recovery but noting happens.

Did you try to flash a new one with fastboot? fastboot will work in the bootloader.

sshede said:
Did you try to flash a new one with fastboot? fastboot will work in the bootloader.
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my computer won't recognize the phone as usb

I'll give a try when I can, thanks man
After I did ruu I still had s-off do you that make a big difference
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skevin101 said:
I tried to install the maximushd 12.1 on my sprint htc one. I tried to do it thru twrp recovery and now the phone only loads to boot loader. Any suggestions to get the phone back working. I was using viper rom at the time.
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Just a quick pro-tip for you... if you didn't find the ROM in this forum (because you didn't) then DON'T FLASH IT!
If you found it in the international forums (which you did.) DON'T FLASH IT
Next time do a search because about a hundred other people who aren't good at reading before flashing have done it too.

felacio said:
Just a quick pro-tip for you... if you didn't find the ROM in this forum (because you didn't) then DON'T FLASH IT!
If you found it in the international forums (which you did.) DON'T FLASH IT
Next time do a search because about a hundred other people who aren't good at reading before flashing have done it too.
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granted I didn't follow the instructions. that's what I get for thinking I know what im doing. just because ive flashed some before. but I didn't realize this was an international forum ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2115&nocache=1&z=3553232956118556)

sshede said:
Grab a copy of TWRP or CWM recoveries, links are available in original dev section. Put it in the same folder as ADB - which you used in the console/terminal/command line to unlock the phone. Fire up ADB in console, just as you did to unlock the phone, and type:
adb reboot-bootloader
Your phone should go to that white screen with colorful text. Next type:
fastboot flash recovery nameOfRecoveryImage.img
As long as you're unlocked, which you are, this should work flawlessly.
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i uninstalled the drivers install them used different usb port, phone does say fastboot usb and shows up in fastboot devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found

[Q] Need Help please with strange bootloop problem

A friend has asked me to try and fix there M7 ul. It was. Completely stock on O2 UK. They got a notification for system update (4.4.2 Sense6.0). While installing they left the phone and when they came back it was off. After some fiddling they managed to get it to come on but it would only boot to the bootloader which had Tampered and Locked flags.
This is where I came in so I tried booting to stock recovery to see if the OTA would complete but it was a no go. The screen just stayed black for ages then eventually would show the phone picture with red exclamation. Using volume up+power to get the recovery menu to reset cache returned it to the normal picture with green arrows. But reboot and repeat So I tried fastboot erase cache and attempted ota again with same results.
At this point I told them that anything more I tried may void the warranty so better to send it in but there is no warranty so asked me to do whatever I can. Naturally for me the next step was to unlock the bootloader to regain some control. First I just let the phone boot this time no bootloader screen but it just looped on the HTC splash screen.(i kind of expected that). So next I reboot bootloader and flash twrp2.6.3.3 erase cache and boot recovery. ARHD rom was already in my android folder so pushed it strait over. Ran into some pitfalls trying to flash the rom like instant reboots when flashing started and disappearing zip files fixed with e2fsck, zip failed message fixed with Format data and eventually got the rom installed. I know first boot normally takes a while but this seemed longer than expected but eventually booted the rom and everything seemed to be working fine.
After setting up the basics and testing a few things (installing and running apps. Playing music and so on) I rebooted the phone but again it bootloops on HTC splash screen. Tried everything to get it to boot like wipeing cache/dalvik, dirty flash, clean install even fix permissions nothing worked except Format Data in Twrp Full wipe, re-push rom re-flash rom. Phone took a while but booted and again worked perfectly while setting up and using the phone. So tried restart and again bootloop on HTC splash
So I'm now at a point where I think I've narrowed it down to the Kernel or Ramdisk or atleast the partition there installed on. Since if I use the Superwipe script to wipe only the boot partition cache/dalvik then refresh the boot.img or flash a kernel from recovery (i've been using bulletproof kernel) the phone will boot with the rom and settings intact.
If there is a problem with this partition I do not know how to fix it. I know mmcblk0p33 is the boot partition but is it where the boot.img actually lives or is that the bootloader partition?
If it is the boot.img partition can I repair it with mke2fs or e2fsck or some other tool?
There is an ruu available for the device so if I can just stop the bootloop I could s-off and then ruu and return it to stock. But firewater won't work and I think it's because of the procedure involved in getting the phone to boot is interfering with the push somehow. Firewater will push ok and chmod works but when I try to run firewater nothing happens and then the firewater file disappears and I have to push it again which means re-wipeing and flashing the kernel. I'm really not sure where to go from here any help or suggestions would be most appreciated thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:

Ok so s-off is out of the question since this phone has emmc cid 9001 best I can hope for now is a firmware.zip. I did keep trying firewater and eventually got it to run but sure enough I got Whelp this sucks!!
Would using cwm to format boot be any different to what superwipe dose? It says Format Boot but dose it actually format it or just wipe the data from it? I haven't used cwm since my galaxy ace days.

Danny201281 said:
Ok so s-off is out of the question since this phone has emmc cid 9001 best I can hope for now is a firmware.zip. I did keep trying firewater and eventually got it to run but sure enough I got Whelp this sucks!!
Would using cwm to format boot be any different to what superwipe dose? It says Format Boot but dose it actually format it or just wipe the data from it? I haven't used cwm since my galaxy ace days.
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you could try a full wipe firmware.zip and HBOOT, you will have to use the one you currently have on the device or the next newer one due to s-on, it will / should re-write your partitions, try looking here:
(searching for link)

Seanie280672 said:
you could try a full wipe firmware.zip and HBOOT, you will have to use the one you currently have on the device or the next newer one due to s-on, it will / should re-write your partitions, try looking here:
(searching for link)
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Thanks for reply.
Yep I've been looking for a firmware.zip it on 5.12.206.3 all I can find is an ruu.exe but it's the version before. I searched the updates thread and no one seems to have captured the OTA file so can't even extract from there.

Danny201281 said:
Thanks for reply.
Yep I've been looking for a firmware.zip it on 5.12.206.3 all I can find is an ruu.exe but it's the version before. I searched the updates thread and no one seems to have captured the OTA file so can't even extract from there.
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trouble is, you will need the full firmware, not just an OTA, and the wipe version, usually I see the page with the HBOOTs and firmwares everywhere, do you think I can find it now I need it...........
found it finally, check see if yours is in there, full wipe section: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LQDLpVZYyUpXPgC2sh1BvAS9Oo8B-fTiZU_JhpIH-fU/pubhtml#
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trouble is too, you cant s-off without a working rom on it, unless you can find someone who can do it by java card for you which is all done from the bootloader.

Seanie280672 said:
trouble is, you will need the full firmware, not just an OTA, and the wipe version, usually I see the page with the HBOOTs and firmwares everywhere, do you think I can find it now I need it...........
found it finally, check see if yours is in there, full wipe section: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LQDLpVZYyUpXPgC2sh1BvAS9Oo8B-fTiZU_JhpIH-fU/pubhtml#
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Thanks for looking I'll start searching for it now. I hope there's something out there. :fingers-crossed:

Danny201281 said:
Thanks for looking I'll start searching for it now. I hope there's something out there. :fingers-crossed:
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is it the HTC one ? or the HTC one Mini ?

Danny201281 said:
Thanks for looking I'll start searching for it now. I hope there's something out there. :fingers-crossed:
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I can get a working rom no problem but it will only boot if I superwipe the boot partition and reflash kernel. Other wise it just bootloops.
But I've already had the whelp this sucks message so no s-off that's why's I need a matching firmware.

Seanie280672 said:
is it the HTC one ? or the HTC one Mini ?
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HTC one M7_UL

Danny201281 said:
HTC one M7_UL
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The only RUU I could find is 4.xx.206.xx, you really need s-off to sort it, as you cant use that RUU, there is no RUU for your current version as its all ota's to get to that point, you may have some luck if you can find the next one up which will be 6.06.206.xx.
however, if you are in the UK and can live without your phone for a few days, then give these guys a call, book your phone in with them, and send it to them, they will s-off it by java card and send it back the same day, overall it takes about 3 or 4 days, its who I used, they were very helpful and friendly bunch of guys, best £15 quid ive ever spent.
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/Unlocking/htc_s-off_service.htm
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actually, im over thinking things, have you tried this, it should also re-write your partitions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770684

Seanie280672 said:
actually, im over thinking things, have you tried this, it should also re-write your partitions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770684
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Yes I remember this thread starting up I had considered this but not sure it would work as phone isn't in qhusb dload plus no evidence so far (i've still got some posts to read) it works with s-on. But I'll definitely give it a try if all else fails. Thanks again

Well I don't know if it's from the repeated wiping and flashing of the kernel or what but the phone seems to boot every time without the need to reflash the kernel now. Only it takes about 20mins looping once or twice on the splash screen. Once it gets past that from the boot animation onwards it works flawlessly. I can't get my head around it.

Just to put some closure to this. It's determined to be a hardware problem. Possibly a damaged memory chip. I did manage to return it to stock before handing it back to the owner with the bad news. But it will not boot the stock Rom at all just loops endlessly on the HTC LOGO splash screen.
Case closed
Sent from my HTC One M7 ARHD 71.1 (Minus Purple tint) using TapaTalk

HTC DESIRE 510 64bit STOCK REVERT

Hey, I am trying to revert my HTC desire 510 to stock, i do not have a backup. I found files on the htcdev.com and thought they were Roms (easy catch). Unfortunately they are not. I don't even know what to do with these files in order to get my ROM in place.
My device is a 64bit, was running UK Vodafone rom. i need to get that back on. Need help here...
That up there, old...... I got the solution, thanks to the developers that helped me. Am now posting the links here. Choose which your phone is based on. The link includes different RUU's, not only that of Vodafone.
https://mega.nz/#fm/95YHUAQT
i have been told that the upper link doesnt work, try this...... https://mega.co.nz/#F!3Zo10Zya!-NbM_2RWWecFlc5mH9bLbA
I did not upload anything, so i will not take credit for that job. On the other hand, i will take credit for widely sharing. (Easy Find)
Best way of downloading is having the Mega downloader app on your computer.
Tested and approved for share. I thank all the developers out there. FYI, the RUU's do not exist on the htc.com/uk site. I do not know why. Those of x86 have theres on htc.com/us site.
Hit THanks
ADDITION
The HTC Desire 510 x64 Rom has been debloated, thanx to the developers that have been working on this.
Link for the TWRP backup.
https://mega.nz/#!nBJUDL7D!bmkQzsbywpbyJ7tzPybSRtYUG1LzsPNnv_M7wZr4PoA
Link for the TWRP backup deodexed.
https://mega.nz/#!jApGjZDJ!zQoSmyaCSRBV6iBtQwEOR_mTYhzqYeFxhm5p1P-fk68
HOW TO INSTALL:
What is changed?
Not much is changed.
Bellow are the app replacements I made:
1. Sense Home ---> NOVA Launcher
2. Sense Messages ---> Google Messages (Material Design)
3. Sense Calculator ---> Xlythe Calculator (Material Design)
4. Sense Calendar ---> Google Calendar (Material Design)
5. Sense Clock ---> Google Clock (Material Design)
6. Sense File Manager ---> ES File Explorer
7. Sense Weather ---> AccuWeather
4. Sense Keyboard ---> Google Keyboard
He removed a lot of HTCs and Google’s useless apps and other things, that are taking up space and resources.
From Google apps you have left:
1. Google Play Store
2. Google Chrome
3. Google Play Games
4. Google Drive
4. YouTube
5. All other background apps and services that are required for the Google apps to function properly.
From HTC apps you have left:
1. Camera app
2. FM Radio
3. Gallery (I couldn't find a decent replacement)
4. Music
5. Photo Editor
6. LockScreen
He removed the HTC Browser, Zoe, E-mail and other useless stuff from HTC.
He has included:
1. Clean Master Lite - It's much faster than the full blown app and gets the job done. Lots of people hate it but it works like a charm on this device.
2. DiskInfo - With this little app you can see all of the partitions on your device. Regardless if you are S-ON or S-OFF.
3. Glim Lite - A set of beautiful Material design icons for NOVA launcher.
He didn't include an E-mail app because the Play Store is full of them and I couldn't choose. This choice is up to you.
How to install it?
First of all you need an unlocked bootloader with a TWRP - custom recovery installed on your device.
To unlock your bootloader go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/desi...e-510-t2910233. Follow that tutorial to get your bootloader unlocked. After a successful unlocking you'll need a custom recovery.
Download this file: https://dl.twrp.me/a11ul/twrp-3.0.2-0-a11ul.img. This is the latest TWRP recovery for our device. Now we need to flash this file on the device:
Before starting put the contents of the ZIP file on to your SD card. And make sure that it has this folder structure:
Code:
--SD CARD
--TWRP
--BACKUPS
--Your device serial number (The name of this folder should be the serial number of your device otherwise TWRP won't see the backups in this folder)
--2016-04-17--13-49-21_KTU84L_release-keys (Don't change this, I don't know what will happen if you do)
All you do is replace the downloaded backup with your backup, 1st delete your files..... DO NOT REPLACE THE FOLDERS, ONLY THE FILES IN THE LAST FOLDER
1. Power off your device by pulling the battery out and putting it in again.
2. Press the Volume Down and Power Buttons until you see the HBOOT screen.
3. Press the Power button again to enter Fastboot mode.
4. Connect your phone with your PC using an USB cable.
5. Now open your terminal (I'm using Ubuntu but it's same in Windows as well) and type:
Code:
fastboot devices
This will show you an output like this:
Code:
--your devices serial number-- fastboot
If it doesn't show you an output like that then you probably didn't install the drivers correctly or you have a faulty USB cable.
If your output is the same as above than we can move on.
This command will flash the TWRP recovery on your device:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery /full/path/to/the/recovery.img
Example:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery /home/denny/Downloads/twrp-3.0.2-0-a11ul.img
Now you have TWRP on your device.
To boot TWRP press the Power button to go back to the HBOOT screen and navigate to the RECOVERY option with the volume keys and again press the Power button. After a few seconds you'll see your new recovery.
Restoring the backup
First we need to wipe any potential data that will cause conflicts with the new system.
1. Tap on "Wipe"
2. Tap on "Advanced Wipe"
3. Select all but leave the Micro SDCard option unchecked.
4. Swipe the slider to wipe the data.
After that is complete press on the house button on the lower end of the screen.
Now we are going to restore the backup:
1. Tap on the "Restore" button.
2. At the lower left corner tap on "Select Storage" button.
3. Choose "Micro SDCard" option and press OK.
4. Now you should see the backup folder. Open it.
5. Select "Boot" and "System" and swipe to start the restoring process.
6. Press "Reboot System" after the restoring has finished.
After you setup you system, remove the battery again, launch in to recovery and flash this boot.img
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3-NJk0QRfxXaGNzX1VsOHR4NXM/view?pref=2&pli=1
when it is done, u may also flash this Busybox
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863143680
Original Thread.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...droid-4-4-3-stock-os-debloated-64bit-t3361689
Big thanks to:
@denny.hell - for the debloating
@lucyr03 - for boot.img
@wolfaas12345 - for providing a tutorial on how to unlock your bootloader.
@rbheromax - for making a kernel with write protection removed.
@patrik.KT - for developing the TWRP recovery for our device.

Zubagy said:
Hey, I am trying to revert my HTC desire 510 to stock, i do not have a backup. I found files on the htcdev.com and thought they were Roms (easy catch). Unfortunately they are not. I don't even know what to do with these files in order to get my ROM in place.
My device is a 64bit, was running UK Vodafone rom. i need to get that back on. Need help here...
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Easy mistake HTC are not remotely helpful. Are you rooted?

Joeyyy777 said:
Easy mistake HTC are not remotely helpful. Are you rooted?
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No, am not rooted, can get rooted though... have no RUU rom

Zubagy said:
No, am not rooted, can get rooted though... have no RUU rom
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At the bottom of this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/htc-desire-510-64-bit-eu--international-version/64-bit-ruu-t3046343/page2 Mr Mike has posted a working link to the RUU. Dont forget to hit thanks

Joeyyy777 said:
At the bottom of this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/htc-desire-510-64-bit-eu--international-version/64-bit-ruu-t3046343/page2 Mr Mike has posted a working link to the RUU. Dont forget to hit thanks
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I took a look at that thread, That is my backup plan. Looking for Vodafone UK RUU, found this though https://mega.nz/#!d4ZknKYT!ZhCHoiBSNJl3pBO_G-uv518ssNrGDY6UPH4EpqZ7qog
Not yet downloaded it. i was told that that I can only use that of vodafone UK (x.xx.161.x).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64559284#post64559284

No files in your given link
Zubagy said:
Hey, I am trying to revert my HTC desire 510 to stock, i do not have a backup. I found files on the htcdev.com and thought they were Roms (easy catch). Unfortunately they are not. I don't even know what to do with these files in order to get my ROM in place.
My device is a 64bit, was running UK Vodafone rom. i need to get that back on. Need help here...
That up there, old...... I got the solution, thanks to the developers that helped me. Am now posting the links here. Choose which your phone is based on. The link includes different RUU's, not only that of Vodafone.
I did not upload anything, so i will not take credit for that job. On the other hand, i will take credit for widely sharing. (Easy Find)
Best way of downloading is having the Mega downloader app on your computer.
Tested and approved for share. I thank all the developers out there. FYI, the RUU's do not exist on the htc.com/uk site. I do not know why. Those of x86 have theres on htc.com/us site.
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Thanks for posting it but unfortunately there are no files in your given link for "mega.nz /#fm /95YHUAQT[/url"

meetact said:
Thanks for posting it but unfortunately there are no files in your given link for "mega.nz /#fm /95YHUAQT[/url"
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https://mega.co.nz/#F!3Zo10Zya!-NbM_2RWWecFlc5mH9bLbA
Try that, hit thanks if that worked for you.

link is working
Try that, hit thanks if that worked for you.[/QUOTE]
thanks for the working link but the file that I am looking for is not here and I am looking for RUU Telstra 64bit Australia.

meetact said:
Try that, hit thanks if that worked for you.
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thanks for the working link but the file that I am looking for is not here and I am looking for RUU Telstra 64bit Australia.[/QUOTE]
i do not Know if you have stambled by this thread, Check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/help/desire-64-ruu-telstrawwe-1-50-841-2-t3061492

Hey Zubagy. I have been searching for an RUU for vodaphone for ages!! Is this the stock?
Could you advice me on how to apply this after after rooting my device. Will this lock my carrier again. I am actually on a different carrier, but they can't detect tethering because I bought the phone from vodaphone.

Benjive said:
Hey Zubagy. I have been searching for an RUU for vodaphone for ages!! Is this the stock?
Could you advice me on how to apply this after after rooting my device. Will this lock my carrier again. I am actually on a different carrier, but they can't detect tethering because I bought the phone from vodaphone.
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Any time, yes... the version is 1.51.161.10. It doesnt lock the operator, your phone is just based on the Vodaphone make but you are able to use any operator. Iam in Uganda and i use the phone for Airtel. The Vodaphone part of it all is to jst show who the makers or promoters are in this case. But all that is Bloatware. I have updated my Blog and added the necessary links that you are intrested in, and how to install. (Debloated rom)
in this case am assuming you have x64 based HTC.
Sorry for the delay in the response this time, I went offline yesterday.
That rom is a '.exe'. this means you will have to ran it on ur windows computer and all u do, is insert the phone when you are asked to, and let the computer do the rest.
If you need further help, dont hesitate....especially when it comes to flashing the fdebloated version, the developer of that version is not replying, dont know why

Zubagy said:
Any time, yes... the version is 1.51.161.10. It doesnt lock the operator, your phone is just based on the Vodaphone make but you are able to use any operator. Iam in Uganda and i use the phone for Airtel. The Vodaphone part of it all is to jst show who the makers or promoters are in this case. But all that is Bloatware. I have updated my Blog and added the necessary links that you are intrested in, and how to install. (Debloated rom)
in this case am assuming you have x64 based HTC.
Sorry for the delay in the response this time, I went offline yesterday.
That rom is a '.exe'. this means you will have to ran it on ur windows computer and all u do, is insert the phone when you are asked to, and let the computer do the rest.
If you need further help, dont hesitate....especially when it comes to flashing the fdebloated version, the developer of that version is not replying, dont know why
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Many thanks, you have been very helpful,
So all I have to do is download the Vofaphone ROM and run it on my computer after my phone is rooted? Do I need to make sure that boot loader is locked and any other precautions I should take? I wish to unroot the phone afterwards and leave it as the vodaphone version.

Benjive said:
Many thanks, you have been very helpful,
So all I have to do is download the Vofaphone ROM and run it on my computer after my phone is rooted? Do I need to make sure that boot loader is locked and any other precautions I should take? I wish to unroot the phone afterwards and leave it as the vodaphone version.
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No, no need for relocking the boot loader, just go a head and insert your phone as it will tell you too Just make sure you have battery of around 50%+.
your wish will come through to unroot the phone, but trust me.....it is boring. the debloated rom is far much better when it comes to performance. the phone is actually smoother and you get space for other applications. What i did with my phone, i installed the debloated, added a memory card of 8gb, partitioned it so that i can push some apps to the phone..... but hey, anytym......You need more help..... dont hesitate.....will be right here.
hit thanx if this helped

Zubagy said:
No, no need for relocking the boot loader, just go a head and insert your phone as it will tell you too Just make sure you have battery of around 50%+.
your wish will come through to unroot the phone, but trust me.....it is boring. the debloated rom is far much better when it comes to performance. the phone is actually smoother and you get space for other applications. What i did with my phone, i installed the debloated, added a memory card of 8gb, partitioned it so that i can push some apps to the phone..... but hey, anytym......You need more help..... dont hesitate.....will be right here.
hit thanx if this helped
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Hi Zubaggy, I have just two more questions.
After I have opened the .exe file and installed the Vodaphone ROM on my phone, do I need to also install the 1.51.161.10 Kernel from the HTCdev website, or does the ROM have that inside it.?
Thanks

Benjive said:
Hi Zubaggy, I have just two more questions.
After I have opened the .exe file and installed the Vodaphone ROM on my phone, do I need to also install the 1.51.161.10 Kernel from the HTCdev website, or does the ROM have that inside it.?
Thanks
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hi, No, that .exe file comes as a full package...... no need for further installations.......
Anytime, just message or quote me.......will be right hea.
But i employ you to try the Debloated version. It is awesome

I am getting error 155 when I try and install the ROM?
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I have tried installing several times (vodaphone UK 1.51.161.7) and at first it gave me error 115 and then the next 3 times was stuck on 0/7 install for 30 minutes. I have rooted using dips root method but this ROM doesn't work. Can you help me?

Benjive said:
I am getting error 155 when I try and install the ROM?
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I have tried installing several times (vodaphone UK 1.51.161.7) and at first it gave me error 115 and then the next 3 times was stuck on 0/7 install for 30 minutes. I have rooted using dips root method but this ROM doesn't work. Can you help me?
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When you are flashing a RUU, you need to unroot the phone, install the stock recovery and relock the bootloader before you start the install process. The errors above tell you that you haven't done something from the things I mentioned.

denny.hell said:
When you are flashing a RUU, you need to unroot the phone, install the stock recovery and relock the bootloader before you start the install process. The errors above tell you that you haven't done something from the things I mentioned.
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I installed the recovery I made using philz touch. I believe I am now unrooted. I was told by Zubaggy that I don't need to relock boot loader. How do I do that anyway?

Benjive said:
I installed the recovery I made using philz touch. I believe I am now unrooted. I was told by Zubaggy that I don't need to relock boot loader. How do I do that anyway?
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When you run the RUU the installer expects the phone to be in original shape. That is way it gives our errors when it detects a custom kernel or a custom recovery.
This is the stock kernel:
https://mega.nz/#!LQIDQZzK!pdmMgPrh5clCYWuyAczfzyIhKBFDyysYWAOLRhx0pZM
This is the stock recovery:
https://mega.nz/#!uMQ0ETpB!5YLSOjAHGfDMCrDHIN3smSTjPI35LcD1wSJf4BZ6Luc
Flash them using fastboot and after that relock the bootloader and try the RUU again.
If you have any questions please ask.
EDIT: You can relock the boot loader using the command: fastboot oem lock

denny.hell said:
When you run the RUU the installer expects the phone to be in original shape. That is way it gives our errors when it detects a custom kernel or a custom recovery.
This is the stock kernel:
https://mega.nz/#!LQIDQZzK!pdmMgPrh5clCYWuyAczfzyIhKBFDyysYWAOLRhx0pZM
This is the stock recovery:
https://mega.nz/#!uMQ0ETpB!5YLSOjAHGfDMCrDHIN3smSTjPI35LcD1wSJf4BZ6Luc
Flash them using fastboot and after that relock the bootloader and try the RUU again.
If you have any questions please ask.
EDIT: You can relock the boot loader using the command: fastboot oem lock
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Thanks Danny for your fast responses I have been responding to you in my thread but would like to keep it here.
Philz touch is installed on my system and I don't know how to remove it.
Which should I flash first the stock kernel or recovery.
Surely I can't use recovery while I have one already, what if I install the stock recovery and then I haven't got a back up file.
What commands do I need to enter in CMD to flash those files.
Thanks.