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I have been testing the N1 for a few days, and just making sure there aren't any hardware issues before I void the warranty (possibly) through unlocking the bootloader and flashing a ROM. I would like to know if it is possible to revert to a factory settings ROM with exactly the "out of the box" settings and OS.
Backup: Unlock, install a RA-nexus recovery, save current ROM to SD, save settings with a backup app.
Restore: Start RA-nexus, recover ROM from SD, do factory settings wipe.
Is this correct?
Currently you can't relock the bootloader, you can revert everything apart from this. It does void your warranty but apparently HTC have been decent about fixing rooted N1s with hardware defects anyhow.
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I have been testing the N1 for a few days, and just making sure there aren't any hardware issues before I void the warranty (possibly) through unlocking the bootloader and flashing a ROM. I would like to know if it is possible to revert to a factory settings ROM with exactly the "out of the box" settings and OS.
Backup: Unlock, install a RA-nexus recovery, save current ROM to SD, save settings with a backup app.
Restore: Start RA-nexus, recover ROM from SD, do factory settings wipe.
Is this correct?
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As @nDrg said, you can't relock the bootloader, but you can restore the phone completely to the stock ROM... download the EPE54B stock ROM, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, copy it to the SD card, enter bootloader mode. The phone will find the zip and ask you if you want to apply the update... this will restore everything to the stock EPE54B ROM
Didn't work for me, please help...
Hello,
I tried to place the above listed file on my SD (tried the one from the link on your sig, and one from another source) and could not get it to recognize the file from bootloader, nor could I flash it from zip (via recovery).
I have been searching for a way to revert to stock ROM for days now (and I have been researching) and I can't seem to find a way that I can get to work. (I am running both cyanogenmod 5.06, and modaco's sense - switch back and forth with the RA revovery screen). I can't connect reliably to wifi on either, and want the option to go back to stock.
I'm very much new to Android (and the Nexus) thus I'm probably just missing some things that are obvious to more advanced users.
I was hoping that you might be willing to post a step by step guide to reverting to stock for newbies? (Explain each step, eg. I barely know what fastboot is). Or, do you know of a guide that you could point me (and others I'm sure) to?
One might ask why I rooted and modded my device when I did not understand enough of what I was undertaking to reverse the process. One would be absolutely correct in such a question! That being said, if anyone is willing to help, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Randy
Just curious why you'd want to go back to stock?
prettyboy85712 said:
Just curious why you'd want to go back to stock?
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@prettyboy85712:
I do love both cyanogenmod and modaco's sense rom, but I haven't been able to connect via wifi on either for quite awhile (though normal network connection works fine). To be more specific, if I have been able to connect via wifi without the sim card in the phone, but not with it inserted.
As well, it seems like a good idea to be able to revert to stock if I did need to (stock updates, etc.) and I'd like to try wifi with stock, to see if it's the phone or the ROM. (My fault for not figuring out how to do this before I modded )
Thanks so much,
Randy
if u want to go completely back where u still receive ota (minus the locked bootloader that u can't change that its unlocked) u can download the signed secure nexus 1 Rom from modaco and then flash the boot,system,and recovery.img though fast boot go to nexus one forum and search rolling back to stock Rom it gives detailed instructions on how to do it I did it to make sure it works and was simple it is and u even get ota updates from Google hope this helps if u need any help just send me a pm good luck let us know how it goes
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Hi, I'm running Benny's 4.3 (build number 3.04.651.2) Deodexed (because i do not see any .odex files in the system folder, right?) and I want to flash the update which keeps popping up in the notifications every 24 hours after clearing app data.
I tried doing the OTA update but my phone goes into TWRP. My biggest concern is flashing the stock rooted update because my phone really isn't rooted. I have SuperSu on the phone and sometimes I get "SuperSu has been granted permission" or something like that but Root Checker app says the phone does not have proper root access. I don't really know what is going on because I took my phone to a repair center to get it unlocked shortly after i got the official OTA 4.3 update. I read that you need to downgrade to 4.1 and then unlock the phone through SimUnlockHelper apk. When I got my phone back everything was working as it should and my phone is indeed unlocked.
My biggest concern is flashing a stock rooted rom because of the fact that my phone does not have proper root access. Would you recommend doing this and are there any precautions I should be aware of because I had nothing to do with rooting or tweaking android before since this is my first phone that runs android officially.
Thanks!
Andza195 said:
Hi, I'm running Benny's 4.3 (build number 3.04.651.2) Deodexed (because i do not see any .odex files in the system folder, right?) and I want to flash the update which keeps popping up in the notifications every 24 hours after clearing app data.
I tried doing the OTA update but my phone goes into TWRP. My biggest concern is flashing the stock rooted update because my phone really isn't rooted. I have SuperSu on the phone and sometimes I get "SuperSu has been granted permission" or something like that but Root Checker app says the phone does not have proper root access. I don't really know what is going on because I took my phone to a repair center to get it unlocked shortly after i got the official OTA 4.3 update. I read that you need to downgrade to 4.1 and then unlock the phone through SimUnlockHelper apk. When I got my phone back everything was working as it should and my phone is indeed unlocked.
My biggest concern is flashing a stock rooted rom because of the fact that my phone does not have proper root access. Would you recommend doing this and are there any precautions I should be aware of because I had nothing to do with rooting or tweaking android before since this is my first phone that runs android officially.
Thanks!
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use the backup feature in twrp to make a nandroid and flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. if it doesn't work restore your backup. if u need any info the sticky thread at the top of this section by bd19 will really help. read thoroughly. fyi you cannot ota with a custom recovery (twrp) you need stock recovery.
jblaze10 said:
use the backup feature in twrp to make a nandroid and flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. if it doesn't work restore your backup. if u need any info the sticky thread at the top of this section by bd19 will really help. read thoroughly. fyi you cannot ota with a custom recovery (twrp) you need stock recovery.
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^This is the safest option @Andza195
BTW, imo, it should work, but just backup just in case. Also, if something doesn't work, the real best method is just to download the newest version of the ROM, back (everything that's important to you) up, wipe everything in TWRP except Internal Storage (because this is where the flashable .zip is at!) and flash the ROM fresh.
jblaze10 said:
use the backup feature in twrp to make a nandroid and flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. if it doesn't work restore your backup. if u need any info the sticky thread at the top of this section by bd19 will really help. read thoroughly. fyi you cannot ota with a custom recovery (twrp) you need stock recovery.
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Okay, thanks!
StormyNight said:
^This is the safest option @Andza195
BTW, imo, it should work, but just backup just in case. Also, if something doesn't work, the real best method is just to download the newest version of the ROM, back (everything that's important to you) up, wipe everything in TWRP except Internal Storage (because this is where the flashable .zip is at!) and flash the ROM fresh.
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Just flashed the stock rooted kitkat rom and everything is working as it was before, thank you all for your help!
Bad boyz current rom
Updated firmware
Super CID
Rooted (obviously)
S-off
adb reboot-works
adb reboot recovery-works
adb reboot bootloader-works
Fastboot reboot- works
fastboot oem rebootRUU- works
RUU-no worky, says usb device not attached even with current htc drivers
Google unable to connect to server after wipe cuz i turned blinkfeed back on and had to push OK a gizzilian times due top FC and did factory reset.
I can go to dropbox thru browser and install app backup/restore and than restore all apps, but it still fails to connect to google servers as i input info from new device (custom rom) and want to start fresh. I dont care if it wipes internal storage (learned long ago how to keep nothing on device that can't be restored off device)
Yes i wiped everything twice (except system and storage, been there done that nightmare)
So.... Bone stock (any version) rom that can be flashed in recovery......
Barebones back to stock is going to require an RUU. Did you make a nandroid of stock before you rooted the phone or is that how you got it?
If you're looking for rooted stock for most recent 5.03.651.3 rom, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2766604
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Barebones back to stock is going to require an RUU. Did you make a nandroid of stock before you rooted the phone or is that how you got it?
If you're looking for rooted stock for most recent 5.03.651.3 rom, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2766604
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Nope, i'm looking for 100 persent stock RUU bone stock RUU flasable in recovery.
I'm going to go back to roots (and i don't mean ROOTED)
Let's say htc evo. You could take the RUU and extract it in rar, now adays it would be 7zip, take the rom and name it to pmg.3400(example) and put it on sd card, then flash it in bootloader. That no longer exists. I have the vary first bone stock htc one sprint rom, and have extracted rom.zip from it, and it wont flash from recovery. I need to.
Looking for old timers who know what to do with this. I don't want rooted version that will flash in recovery, i have that already and fighting to pull stock OTA update out of it to flash in recovery. There has to be someone here that has had the 1st edition sprint android (hero, or evo 1st edition) that knows what i'm talking about.
Yeah, that's the unfortunate side effect of these phones and no longer have an SD slot. And believe me, I remember the Supersonic days. OG EVO was my first HTC device. EVO LTE after the fact and now this phone. Tinkered with other HTC models for other folks as well.
There is an offchance that having SuperCID not matching for Sprint could be a culprit too. I was checking out a few threads about that after I read your reply. As far as some help from someone that is savvy with the M7... BD619 knows his stuff. PM him.
Hello can anyone help me install a cwm for my 4.4.4 z1 c6903 unlocked bootloader (also rooted . version 4.4.4 with the .108 on the end) ?! I really want to flash a new custom rom for this phone and unlike samsung phones the tutorials on youtube for 4.4.4 are missing !
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Hello can anyone help me install a cwm for my 4.4.4 z1 c6903 unlocked bootloader (also rooted . version 4.4.4 with the .108 on the end) ?! I really want to flash a new custom rom for this phone and unlike samsung phones the tutorials on youtube for 4.4.4 are missing !
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Hi,
Check this out ...
http://prntscr.com/4ow7hp
Download file, then unzip. Run BAT file and follow screen directions. You will end up with three recoveries to choose from.
Need help
Hello, i'm newbie here, trying to learn some stuff, i searched the forum but i couldn't find it, i think this page is most appropriate to post it here.
Well i want to flash a custom rom, but my first attempt went not good for me. I've lost my imei and panicked, anyway by flashing stock sony rom i recovered it.
Now i unlocked my bootloader again (it was locked again after i flashed my stock firmware back), rooted my phone, and learned that nandroid app can make a full backup, and even i screw things up (except hard bricking i guess), that backup will save me. So i downloaded it made a full back up, but it says "back up type: clockwork or TWRP,"
And i heard that TWRP is not for Xperia Z1. Thats why i decided to not install it,
Then i installed clockwork rom manager, it said "this app requires clocwork recovery", but i couldnt find a appropriate version of clockwork recovery, the ones i found on play store were for android 4.0.4, and mine is 4.4.4
You guys probably understand that i know almost nothing about this stuff, (i have only got what i read form forums), so what should i do, which version of clockwork should i install or is there any other supported apps that i can use my nandroid backup?
Soka, i checked your link but couldnt be sure about which link should i click.
And another question, do i still need titanium backup while i have nandroid?
Thanks in advance
My device is C6903
4.4.4
14.4.A.0.157
CWM Recovery
There two methods:
1. Unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel (Bootloader Unlock is required for flashing custom roms which are not stock based; for example cyanogenmod)
-> with a custom kernel you have cwm and often twrp also.
2. check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
maybe you have to flash .108 kernel to use newroot, after rooting you can flash the actually kernel from your firmware....
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Özgün Özerk said:
Hello, i'm newbie here, trying to learn some stuff, i searched the forum but i couldn't find it, i think this page is most appropriate to post it here.
Well i want to flash a custom rom, but my first attempt went not good for me. I've lost my imei and panicked, anyway by flashing stock sony rom i recovered it.
Now i unlocked my bootloader again (it was locked again after i flashed my stock firmware back), rooted my phone, and learned that nandroid app can make a full backup, and even i screw things up (except hard bricking i guess), that backup will save me. So i downloaded it made a full back up, but it says "back up type: clockwork or TWRP,"
And i heard that TWRP is not for Xperia Z1. Thats why i decided to not install it,
Then i installed clockwork rom manager, it said "this app requires clocwork recovery", but i couldnt find a appropriate version of clockwork recovery, the ones i found on play store were for android 4.0.4, and mine is 4.4.4
You guys probably understand that i know almost nothing about this stuff, (i have only got what i read form forums), so what should i do, which version of clockwork should i install or is there any other supported apps that i can use my nandroid backup?
Soka, i checked your link but couldnt be sure about which link should i click.
And another question, do i still need titanium backup while i have nandroid?
Thanks in advance
My device is C6903
4.4.4
14.4.A.0.157
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you can install twrp on z1 as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
for cwm check my other post in this thread
hope this will help
Thanks, ive already unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone as a mentioned above, just needed to know if i can use TWRP and CWM, got my answer thanks, both will work fine with Nandroid backup right? Should i prefer one over another? Cause i dont want any problems
Özgün Özerk said:
Thanks, ive already unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone as a mentioned above, just needed to know if i can use TWRP and CWM, got my answer thanks, both will work fine with Nandroid backup right? Should i prefer one over another? Cause i dont want any problems
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Hi there bro...
In the Link ...
Check this out ...
http://prntscr.com/4ow7hp ... download the one the red arrow is pointing at. Unzip and run BAT file. When Prompted onscreen connect device to PC.
This will install recoveries and an app called NDR Utils. With this app you can choose the primary recovery of your choice.
I prefer using Philz...(CWM) based. Important rule i've always followed make backups ( Nandroid).
Hey guys,
So I wanted to upgrade to 5.1.1 and I saw a couple of ROMs for 5.1.1 that I was interested in flashing. So I chose this one > http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/rom-one-solution-debloated-xposed-t3164221
When I wiped, and then went to install it gave me an error, md5 error or something, but it seems it had already wiped my stuff.
So my phone was bricked and I could not get it past the initial Sony Xperia screen AT ALL. The only solution I found was to use "Emma" and recover it by resetting to factory. In doing so however, Emma installed a Stock 5.1.1, which booted no problems at all. Fantastic. Now I am on 5.1.1, unrooted, and inability to install or boot into a recovery to flash my backup.
Here's my problem, every single time I try to downgrade my Firmware back to Lollipop 5.0.2, or KitKat even, it either freezes at random places, like this > http://puu.sh/jRHEj/f3da0dfcfa.png
OR it finishes the flash on some Firmwares I have tried, but then I'll be stuck in a boot loop. I just cannot seem to have ANY luck trying to get my recovery back!
Any ideas what I could be doing wrong to get no success at all in downgrading from 5.1.1? Are there any methods to get into recovery in 5.1.1? Mine doesn't seem to ever work.
Is there a way to flash or install a backup that I did in TWRP without a recovery menu or no? Just want it all back to normal for now, 5.1.1 can get lost for the time being, screwed me over bad.
DGJ1992 said:
Hey guys,
So I wanted to upgrade to 5.1.1 and I saw a couple of ROMs for 5.1.1 that I was interested in flashing. So I chose this one > http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/rom-one-solution-debloated-xposed-t3164221
When I wiped, and then went to install it gave me an error, md5 error or something, but it seems it had already wiped my stuff.
So my phone was bricked and I could not get it past the initial Sony Xperia screen AT ALL. The only solution I found was to use "Emma" and recover it by resetting to factory. In doing so however, Emma installed a Stock 5.1.1, which booted no problems at all. Fantastic. Now I am on 5.1.1, unrooted, and inability to install or boot into a recovery to flash my backup.
Here's my problem, every single time I try to downgrade my Firmware back to Lollipop 5.0.2, or KitKat even, it either freezes at random places, like this > http://puu.sh/jRHEj/f3da0dfcfa.png
OR it finishes the flash on some Firmwares I have tried, but then I'll be stuck in a boot loop. I just cannot seem to have ANY luck trying to get my recovery back!
Any ideas what I could be doing wrong to get no success at all in downgrading from 5.1.1? Are there any methods to get into recovery in 5.1.1? Mine doesn't seem to ever work.
Is there a way to flash or install a backup that I did in TWRP without a recovery menu or no? Just want it all back to normal for now, 5.1.1 can get lost for the time being, screwed me over bad.
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Try flashing the firmware ( ftfs ) using a different computer. If that doesn't help you can consider one of two options
1) Unlock your bootloader, that way all you need to do is download a custom kernel that comes with a recovery and flash any rom you like therefore removing the need for flashtool
2) Send your phone to Sony if you prefer not to unlock the bootloader and let them fix it but it might cost you
*Also take note if you downgrade to Lollipop ( 5.0.2 ) as I know there are no methods on how to root it yet unless coming from Firmware .93 which is a Kitkat firmware.
Revontheus said:
Try flashing the firmware ( ftfs ) using a different computer. If that doesn't help you can consider one of two options
1) Unlock your bootloader, that way all you need to do is download a custom kernel that comes with a recovery and flash any rom you like therefore removing the need for flashtool
2) Send your phone to Sony if you prefer not to unlock the bootloader and let them fix it but it might cost you
*Also take note if you downgrade to Lollipop ( 5.0.2 ) as I know there are no methods on how to root it yet unless coming from Firmware .93 which is a Kitkat firmware.
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Hey Revo, thanks a lot for your reply dude. Appreciate you taking the time out of your day. I managed to flash a .93 kit kat, when I go to install TWRP via adb fastboot, my phone boots up with no image. I can hear sound and touch screen works but I have no picture. Super weird, had to reflash again to kitkat to restore picture. My bootloader is Unlocked already, so how effectively, on kitkat .93, can I get TWRP installed to recover my old backup? What's the easiest way from here?
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Hey Revo, thanks a lot for your reply dude. Appreciate you taking the time out of your day. I managed to flash a .93 kit kat, when I go to install TWRP via adb fastboot, my phone boots up with no image. I can hear sound and touch screen works but I have no picture. Super weird, had to reflash again to kitkat to restore picture. My bootloader is Unlocked already, so how effectively, on kitkat .93, can I get TWRP installed to recover my old backup? What's the easiest way from here?
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If you have your bootloader unlocked, you can just flash custom kernel via Flashtool, that would be AndroPlus kernel and you'll have a custom recovery
Cirra92 said:
If you have yout bootloader unlocked, you can just flash custom kernel via Flashtool, that would be AndroPlus kernel and you'll have a custom recovery
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Nice, got that done and just finished restoring my own backup, AHHHHHHHHHH my phone is back. Technology is freaky as hell man. Crazy crazy world we live in.
I really wish I could click one button and donate money evenly amongst all you insane people that write awesome awesome tutorials for what I assume is like, non-profit? It's mental. Wouldn't have my phone back right now if it wasn't for this forum. It's just unreal. SO happy right now.
So if anyone knows at all, million dollar question. What's now the safest possible option, if ANY, to get from 5.0.2 rooted, to 5.1.1 rooted? To keep all my data I am obviously going to have to backup up all my photos/music/contacts/sms etc onto my PC or online in a mysterious cloud, but what's the best steps now to safely get to 5.1.1 rooted, with no hassle? Or is it even worth it at this point?
DGJ1992 said:
What's now the safest possible option, if ANY, to get from 5.0.2 rooted, to 5.1.1 rooted?
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Now you just have to download a prerooted 5.1.1 rom and flash it through recovery and that is all. Full wipe is recommended before that of course (data, cache, dalvik, system)