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I have my HTC Vivid rooted and on HoliRaider v1.6. I really wanted to use the rom Rum Float Beta, which is ics. I tried to find the steps for updating to this but i get kinda confused... If anyone could help me that would be great!
Taken from a similar thread...........
the RUU or the methods that thecubed and i have laid out will get you the necessary HBOOT/RADIO/etc that you will need to flash a custom ICS rom
either method will get you the same thing....an updated HBOOT and ICS
if you run the bootloader unlock tool from htcdev, YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR SETTINGS! it will wipe the device like its brand new......do NOT include this in your dreams of getting backups prior to flashing a custom rom....
please just read through the posts and understand what is going on.
in order for ICS to happen on your vivid you need the new HBOOT, Radio, and various other components that the RUU/PH39IMG contain
there are 3 different roads you can follow to get there, the EASIEST being just run the RUU (WHICH WILL ALSO WIPE SETTINGS!), afterwards, reboot to bootloader, unlock bootloader, reboot to fastboot, fastboot flash the boot.img and the recovery.img of your choice on (limited on boot.img's at the moment, better use the one from the rom), reboot to recovery and flash the rom
the other methods imply you understand somewhat how the process works.
relock bootloader (if unlocked), run PH39IMG install, unlock bootloader, fastboot flash recovery and boot.img, reboot to recovery and flash rom.....
if you wrap your head around HOW it works, its all really simple....so the first step is understanding HOW it works, not blindly following some tutorial or walkthrough.
please try to LEARN and UNDERSTAND what it is you are doing....
The thing that is getting me is how I have to Lock the bootloader again. Do I just lock it through the htc unlock tool? How do I " run PH39IMG install"? After, do i follow the same steps that i did before to root my phone?
To relock bootloader:
fastboot oem lock
To Unlock bootloader:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
The PH39IMG file needs to be on the root of your SD card. Boot into hboot and it will automatically find the the PH39IMG file and update. I hope this helps. Like you said it's almost exact same steps you did to root assuming you didn't use the supertool or one click method.
Kent Melton said:
The thing that is getting me is how I have to Lock the bootloader again. Do I just lock it through the htc unlock tool? How do I " run PH39IMG install"? After, do i follow the same steps that i did before to root my phone?
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Fastboot OEM lock. This is done from the fastboot screen. This is covered in the superguide and mentioned several times throughout these forums.
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strose after putting the ruu on a stock vivid, which boot.img file are you going to look for and recovery img file? this is where i get a little confused?
strose09 said:
Taken from a similar thread...........
the RUU or the methods that thecubed and i have laid out will get you the necessary HBOOT/RADIO/etc that you will need to flash a custom ICS rom
either method will get you the same thing....an updated HBOOT and ICS
if you run the bootloader unlock tool from htcdev, YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR SETTINGS! it will wipe the device like its brand new......do NOT include this in your dreams of getting backups prior to flashing a custom rom....
please just read through the posts and understand what is going on.
in order for ICS to happen on your vivid you need the new HBOOT, Radio, and various other components that the RUU/PH39IMG contain
there are 3 different roads you can follow to get there, the EASIEST being just run the RUU (WHICH WILL ALSO WIPE SETTINGS!), afterwards, reboot to bootloader, unlock bootloader, reboot to fastboot, fastboot flash the boot.img and the recovery.img of your choice on (limited on boot.img's at the moment, better use the one from the rom), reboot to recovery and flash the rom
the other methods imply you understand somewhat how the process works.
relock bootloader (if unlocked), run PH39IMG install, unlock bootloader, fastboot flash recovery and boot.img, reboot to recovery and flash rom.....
if you wrap your head around HOW it works, its all really simple....so the first step is understanding HOW it works, not blindly following some tutorial or walkthrough.
please try to LEARN and UNDERSTAND what it is you are doing....
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I got the recovery I needed following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23238449&postcount=9
alright so after i get the two files that i need i just follow the instructions above starting with locking bootloader?
strose09 said:
I got the recovery I needed following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23238449&postcount=9
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Before you start are you savvy with fastboot commands? I'm confident you can do this but just read read read. I'll answer your questions as best as I can. I"m not a dev or anything but I was able to do this following the steps created by PG and Thecubed.
i've tip toed around with it. Back when i had my evo 4g. I'm pretty familiar with the commands and stuff. i think i got a pretty good idea with the superguide also. after the getting the img file on and cwm i'm decent at the whole flash thing. If i can just get past that point i think im good.
strose09 said:
Before you start are you savvy with fastboot commands? I'm confident you can do this but just read read read. I'll answer your questions as best as I can. I"m not a dev or anything but I was able to do this following the steps created by PG and Thecubed.
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Yes keep the superguide thread open as well. It's a great resource to have while you are doing this. The steps are nearly the same just have to update the HBOOT first. Good luck! I look forward to seeing you post having a successful install.
So I just got my replacement vivid..still locked and everything..how do I update with the ruu?
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Connect phone to pc, open .exe and run it.
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Thank u got it going and thank god cuz now pg it seems has left the building...
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If we flash the RUU, do we need to relock the bootloader first or just run the RUU? Running stock rooted
EDIT: Nvm I found my answer. Still unable to find the RUU. Anyone have a mirror to the RUU?
Apatche69 said:
If we flash the RUU, do we need to relock the bootloader first or just run the RUU? Running stock rooted
EDIT: Nvm I found my answer. Still unable to find the RUU. Anyone have a mirror to the RUU?
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Here you go
Thank you very much. I'll look forward to ICS.
Getting ready to root my phone and flash a Rom in the couple of days...just wanna be sure I know everything before I go for it...this is my second android...my first being the infuse which did not require bootloader to be unlocked or this s off thing....
I'm just curious what s off does for the phone...Im pretty sure the unlocked bootloader just allows the phone to boot unsigned roms and stuff (correct me if I'm wrong) but I've never heard of s off...what is it ...what does it do?
Once I get more comfortable with this phone...I may begin to develop for it...
Thanks for any help with my question...any and all information you may think is useful is also appreciated...anything...I'm brand new to this phone and to HTC/sense
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mg2195 said:
Getting ready to root my phone and flash a Rom in the couple of days...just wanna be sure I know everything before I go for it...this is my second android...my first being the infuse which did not require bootloader to be unlocked or this s off thing....
I'm just curious what s off does for the phone...Im pretty sure the unlocked bootloader just allows the phone to boot unsigned roms and stuff (correct me if I'm wrong) but I've never heard of s off...what is it ...what does it do?
Once I get more comfortable with this phone...I may begin to develop for it...
Thanks for any help with my question...any and all information you may think is useful is also appreciated...anything...I'm brand new to this phone and to HTC/sense
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S-off is security off. It allows you to write to partitions you aren't able to write to with just an unlocked bootloader. This was important for users who didn't get an official ICS update from their carrier. Without an official update, they didn't have an ICS HBoot and couldn't run ICS ROMs. With s-off, you can flash custom/unsigned HBoot so ICS is available for those users. That's s-off's main purpose for this device, but has a bunch of other uses. However, s-off is not necessary unless you want ICS and don't have an official update from your carrier. You can also flash radios, splash screens, boot.img from recovery, etc, etc
homeslice976 said:
S-off is security off. It allows you to write to partitions you aren't able to write to with just an unlocked bootloader. This was important for users who didn't get an official ICS update from their carrier. Without an official update, they didn't have an ICS HBoot and couldn't run ICS ROMs. With s-off, you can flash custom/unsigned HBoot so ICS is available for those users. That's s-off's main purpose for this device, but has a bunch of other uses. However, s-off is not necessary unless you want ICS and don't have an official update from your carrier. You can also flash radios, splash screens, boot.img from recovery, etc, etc
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Ok, thanks for the info...I was looking at one of the stickies and it said it wasn't needed but didn't say what it did...so I guess ill need it to flash a recovery
Again thanks for the info
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mg2195 said:
Ok, thanks for the info...I was looking at one of the stickies and it said it wasn't needed but didn't say what it did...so I guess ill need it to flash a recovery
Again thanks for the info
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No. To flash a custom recovery all you need is an unlocked bootloader. Recovery is one of the partitions you can fastboot flash without s-off or an eng bootloader
homeslice976 said:
No. To flash a custom recovery all you need is an unlocked bootloader. Recovery is one of the partitions you can fastboot flash without s-off or an eng bootloader
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Ok then...so if I'm just gonna be flashing roms than s off isn't neccessary? Sorry for all the questions...just wanna do everything right...
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mg2195 said:
Ok then...so if I'm just gonna be flashing roms than s off isn't neccessary? Sorry for all the questions...just wanna do everything right...
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I see you have ATT, which means you have a Vivid, so S-Off is NOT necessary for flashing ROMs. If the Vivid came with ICS, you're all set to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery, flash boot.img, and flash ROM. If your Vivid currently has GB, you'll want to run an ICS RUU first (relock bootloader first if it is currently unlocked), then unlock, etc
s-off necesary for kernel?
homeslice976 said:
I see you have ATT, which means you have a Vivid, so S-Off is NOT necessary for flashing ROMs. If the Vivid came with ICS, you're all set to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery, flash boot.img, and flash ROM. If your Vivid currently has GB, you'll want to run an ICS RUU first (relock bootloader first if it is currently unlocked), then unlock, etc
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i'm on at&t with ics update , rooted unlocked bootloader
i hav a confusion...is s-off necesary for flashing kernel?i want to flash holicakes kernel but i cant find if s-off is necessary for kernel
thanks for any future help
nikhilpshankar said:
i'm on at&t with ics update , rooted unlocked bootloader
i hav a confusion...is s-off necesary for flashing kernel?i want to flash holicakes kernel but i cant find if s-off is necessary for kernel
thanks for any future help
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Not necessary but makes it easier. There are other options: (boot.img is usually found in the rom zip file.)
1. Fastboot boot recovery.img - command from terminal/CMD
2. Fastboot flash boot boot.img - command from terminal/CMD
3. Flashimage GUI (app is in Themes and Apps section)
Any of these options will work.
nikhilpshankar said:
i'm on at&t with ics update , rooted unlocked bootloader
i hav a confusion...is s-off necesary for flashing kernel?i want to flash holicakes kernel but i cant find if s-off is necessary for kernel
thanks for any future help
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DO NOT FLASH HOLICAKES KERNEL... ITS FOR GINGERBREAD
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Wow...back in my noobie HTC days lol haha
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I laughed when I saw this thread pop back up too
Hi , I have a brand new nexus one and i am trying to just root it , is there any option to root my phone without all those ROM and Bootloader Stuff ??
If you don't want to use all those fancy roms and bootloader stuff then you will be limited, but yes.
Easiest way is to boot to fastboot and
fastboot oem unlock
Then install su and busybox
Possibly some other necesities but google is your friend and I'm sure a quick search will let you know.
At the same tonken, consider a custom rom, recovery and enginering bootloader, most are happier this way
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How To Root
Hi,
I was a noob at rooting at first but i discovered the best way is to fastboot oem unlock then flash a recovery using terminal or command line or whatever then boot into recovery and flash a custom rom or rooted stock. This means you don't have to bother with complicated stuff
Hope that helped
Or see this page just posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019759
Super one-click is what I used to root mine it's fool proof.
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Isnt there an android app
Isnt there an android app which can root my device with just a click , i used FRAMAROOT app to root my P6210 but that seems to be not working with my Nexus one . Do you know such an app ??
talentednuisance said:
Hi,
I was a noob at rooting at first but i discovered the best way is to fastboot oem unlock then flash a recovery using terminal or command line or whatever then boot into recovery and flash a custom rom or rooted stock. This means you don't have to bother with complicated stuff
Hope that helped
Or see this page just posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019759
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niceee
Fastboot is definitely the easiest way to root your Nexus One. One simple command and your Nexus One is roorted.
You should keep in mind that the phone memory will be wiped and you should keep a recovery zip (4EXT preferable) and a custom ROM handy.
attaining loloder
Superboot is a boot.img that when flashed, will root your device the first time you boot -modaco.com/topic/298782-08mar-superboot-erd79-gri40-rooting-the-nexus-one/[/url]
I Was able to unlock my bootloader, root my phone and S-off my phone. But, everytime I try flashing a Rom my phone freezes on boot. Does anyone have why this happens. I also cannot install any att updates.Please Help!!
More info.
Att HTC One
Twrp Recovery
Version: 1.26.502.10 with Back button mod, battery precentage and custom Kernal
Probably didn't wipe..
a box of kittens said:
Probably didn't wipe..
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I Made sure I wiped, and i still can't Flash any roms.
What Rom are u trying to install? Did aroma complete 100%?
Did u fastboot erase cache after installing Rom?
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bailie1912 said:
What Rom are u trying to install? Did aroma complete 100%?
Did u fastboot erase cache after installing Rom?
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I've tried many different roms from stock .12 roms, to revolution 10.2
What happens if you try flashing a ROM, do
Code:
adb logcat
on your computer and boot your phone while connected?
Sounds like you have a problem.
The logcat will help find the issue, so do that for sure. Also, what method did you use for unlocking, and for s-off?
Mihir1997 said:
Sounds like you have a problem.
The logcat will help find the issue, so do that for sure. Also, what method did you use for unlocking, and for s-off?
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I used Revone to S-off, and I went through HTC to unlock my bootloader
Jazsy111 said:
I used Revone to S-off, and I went through HTC to unlock my bootloader
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standard stuff then. Just had to ask, because some time peopl say things without knowing (they S-offed a Vivid using titanium backup.)
Okay, first things first. Update the firmware. This is super simple. There are tons of threads on the HTC One forums with guides, etc.
If that doesn't help, try resetting the whole device (un s-off, un root, relock bootloader,) then do it all again.it should work after that
(you could flash a RUU instead, and then re-flash a custom recovery, and new roms.
....or install a custom ROM and then unroot it, and have no problems in usage?
subvertbeats said:
....or install a custom ROM and then unroot it, and have no problems in usage?
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Your phone does not have to be rooted (installed supersu.apk , superuser.apk ... ) to flash a cutom rom.
If you want to unroot any custom rom, you simply have to remove the superuser.apk / supersu.apk. And you normally wont have any problem
MICH_** said:
Your phone does not have to be rooted (installed supersu.apk , superuser.apk ... ) to flash a cutom rom.
If you want to unroot any custom rom, you simply have to remove the superuser.apk / supersu.apk. And you normally wont have any problem
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Many thanks - I want to be able to view work emails on my device, and a new policy prevents access if root is detected.
I'm familiar with flashing Samsung and Nexus devices, but HTC is new to me.
If I understand correctly, I just need to:
- Unlock device via htcdev.com
- Copy custom rom to internal storage
- Backup internal storage
- Boot to recovery (do I need to flash a custom recovery?)
- Install custom rom
Is that correct?
You will need a custom recovery, yes. Why don't you want root access?
subvertbeats said:
Many thanks - I want to be able to view work emails on my device, and a new policy prevents access if root is detected.
I'm familiar with flashing Samsung and Nexus devices, but HTC is new to me.
If I understand correctly, I just need to:
- Unlock device via htcdev.com
- Copy custom rom to internal storage
- Backup internal storage
- Boot to recovery (do I need to flash a custom recovery?)
- Install custom rom
Is that correct?
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unlocking bootloader erases everything. Before you unlock the bootloader disable fastboot andenable usb debugging
Yes you need to flash a custom recovery. I did it after unlocking bootloader with cmd ("adb flash recovery recovery.img")
MICH_** said:
unlocking bootloader erases everything. Before you unlock the bootloader disable fastboot andenable usb debugging
Yes you need to flash a custom recovery. I did it after unlocking bootloader with cmd ("adb flash recovery recovery.img")
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It's actually fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, adb is only when Android/recovery is running
EddyOS said:
It's actually fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, adb is only when Android/recovery is running
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Thanks guys.
Eddy - I need to check work emails on the phone, and a new security policy prevents access if root is detected.
One more Q: Is it possible for me to install stock a GPe rom to the device?
PS Eddy: Red or Blue? I organise this: www.rideforthe96.co.uk
EddyOS said:
It's actually fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, adb is only when Android/recovery is running
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Oh yes! sorry! "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
subvertbeats said:
Thanks guys.
Eddy - I need to check work emails on the phone, and a new security policy prevents access if root is detected.
One more Q: Is it possible for me to install stock a GPe rom to the device?
PS Eddy: Red or Blue? I organise this: www.rideforthe96.co.uk
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Neither, I'm an Arsenal fan (I live in Liverpool, though, as my GF is doing her PhD)
subvertbeats said:
Thanks guys.
Eddy - I need to check work emails on the phone, and a new security policy prevents access if root is detected.
One more Q: Is it possible for me to install stock a GPe rom to the device?
PS Eddy: Red or Blue? I organise this: www.rideforthe96.co.uk
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sure, just download a GPe based rom insted of a sense rom
MICH_** said:
sure, just download a GPe based rom insted of a sense rom
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Thanks - Seems like thats the easiest way (I found info that says you need S-Off and modified CID to convert to a 'Stock GPe' rom).
EddyOS - Regarding S-Off - not something I want to do at the moment, but your sig caught my eye - I thought S-Off wasn't possible with 1.54 hboot?
about Arsenal......I'll forgive you, most of my mates down here are Gooners
subvertbeats said:
Thanks - Seems like thats the easiest way (I found info that says you need S-Off and modified CID to convert to a 'Stock GPe' rom).
EddyOS - Regarding S-Off - not something I want to do at the moment, but your sig caught my eye - I thought S-Off wasn't possible with 1.54 hboot?
about Arsenal......I'll forgive you, most of my mates down here are Gooners
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It's not, I did it when on HBOOT 1.44 and it sticks when you update
And we'll come good, always start off slow and get good when it counts!
MICH_** said:
sure, just download a GPe based rom insted of a sense rom
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EddyOS said:
It's not, I did it when on HBOOT 1.44 and it sticks when you update
And we'll come good, always start off slow and get good when it counts!
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I'm enjoying our start to the season while it lasts!
Anyway, back on topic, I'm actually really enjoying the stock Sense rom (pretty amazing experience comared to Touchwiz on Sammy devices), so I think I'll try a 4.3 Sense based rom. Do you have any recommendations? Ideally as close to stock with as few mods as possible.
I'm looking at a few of the available roms now, but none of them really stand out as the one to go for.
Finally - when I unlock my bootloader, the device will be wiped - so how much (if any?) of my set up and data will be saved / restored via HTC backup when I install a 4.3 sense based rom?
I actually love Sense 5 but today I've put the latest GPe build on my phone (100% stock as I have no need to root). I had a Nexus 4 before so it's nice to see a full HD stock Android build that all works as it should
Once HTC release the official 4.3 Sense update I'll go back to stock again
EddyOS said:
I actually love Sense 5 but today I've put the latest GPe build on my phone (100% stock as I have no need to root). I had a Nexus 4 before so it's nice to see a full HD stock Android build that all works as it should
Once HTC release the official 4.3 Sense update I'll go back to stock again
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Cheers Eddy, much appreciated!
subvertbeats said:
I'm enjoying our start to the season while it lasts!
Anyway, back on topic, I'm actually really enjoying the stock Sense rom (pretty amazing experience comared to Touchwiz on Sammy devices), so I think I'll try a 4.3 Sense based rom. Do you have any recommendations? Ideally as close to stock with as few mods as possible.
I'm looking at a few of the available roms now, but none of them really stand out as the one to go for.
Finally - when I unlock my bootloader, the device will be wiped - so how much (if any?) of my set up and data will be saved / restored via HTC backup when I install a 4.3 sense based rom?
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I am using ViperOne and i LOVE it! If you want something almost stock, i would recommend AndroidRevolutionHD
in my case it did not restore anything by HTC backup. I do not use it. I am setting up everything by myself when i install a new rom. (of course not contacts, etc, this is restored by my google account)
Great, thanks MICH
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subvertbeats said:
....or install a custom ROM and then unroot it, and have no problems in usage?
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No possible. Unless you are S-Off, which is unlikely. You need root to install custom roms with S-Off (most likely your case).
After you install custom roms you may not like it and want to go back to stock so you can get normal upgrades to 4.2.2 or 4.3. Then you need to
relock your bootloader and flash a RUU.zip which is the stock 4.1.2.
edepot said:
No possible. Unless you are S-Off, which is unlikely. You need root to install custom roms with S-Off (most likely your case).
After you install custom roms you may not like it and want to go back to stock so you can get normal upgrades to 4.2.2 or 4.3. Then you need to
relock your bootloader and flash a RUU.zip which is the stock 4.1.2.
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1.
The information you're giving people is incorrect.
2.
Why are you flooding the forum with this video?
3.
Why are you advising everyone to use an RUU?
4.
Stop it.
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CoryTallman said:
1.
The information you're giving people is incorrect.
2.
Why are you flooding the forum with this video?
3.
Why are you advising everyone to use an RUU?
4.
Stop it.
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Oops. Typo. Let me restate it. You need root if you are S-On. You don't need root if you are S-Off.