Hey all
This has almost definitely been asked before but I've had a look round and there's so much information out there that I'm totally confused so hoped someone could help.
I keep getting a pop up asking me to install and OTA update to Android 4.3. I'd like to do this but worried that I'm going to do some damage as my phone is rooted.
I am not concerned about losing root (in fact I'd like to lose it) but I'm worried that I might brick my phone when I install the update. Is there anything I should be aware of or an I go ahead and install it?
I'm in the UK and on O2.
Any advice would be gratley appreciated.
Thanks
Mpsya said:
Hey all
This has almost definitely been asked before but I've had a look round and there's so much information out there that I'm totally confused so hoped someone could help.
I keep getting a pop up asking me to install and OTA update to Android 4.3. I'd like to do this but worried that I'm going to do some damage as my phone is rooted.
I am not concerned about losing root (in fact I'd like to lose it) but I'm worried that I might brick my phone when I install the update. Is there anything I should be aware of or an I go ahead and install it?
I'm in the UK and on O2.
Any advice would be gratley appreciated.
Thanks
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If you're running custom recovery you can just make a backup of your current system and flash the OTA, and if there are any issues restore the backup.
marcmicalizzi said:
If you're running custom recovery you can just make a backup of your current system and flash the OTA, and if there are any issues restore the backup.
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Well not exactly ...he'll have to flash stock recovery to take the OTA
but backing up before making any changes is always a good idea.
So... make a nandriod backup
copy it to your pc
flash stock recovery
download and install the OTA
Flash back your custom recovery and enjoy
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Hey guys -
I'm a recent convert to Milestone (owned horrible WM devices over the years before just recently switching to Android). Love this community and hope it continues to grow!
A couple of quick questions:
1.) I have a rooted Telus Milestone but want to apply the latest Telus update (I believe it was released Aug. 10th). Now, I've tried doing this OTA but no luck because I'm rooted apparently (I believe I can sill do it via cable)... but if I CAN do this successfully, will I lose root?
2.) If I can't apply the update without un-rooting my phone first, I suppose that this would be my process. Can you tell me if this will work?
1. Make a nandroid backup
2. Un-root the phone
3. Apply the firmware update
4. Root the phone
5. Restore my nandroid backup.
... BUT here's my fear: I'll be restoring my nandroid backup overtop of a different OS / build... and isn't that a recipe for disaster? (I could never do this with WM devices, anyway).
Can anyone tell me if this process will work? Having a hard time finding answers here.
Really appreciate it. Thanks!
-Trevor : )
Trevor_g said:
Hey guys -
I'm a recent convert to Milestone (owned horrible WM devices over the years before just recently switching to Android). Love this community and hope it continues to grow!
A couple of quick questions:
1.) I have a rooted Telus Milestone but want to apply the latest Telus update (I believe it was released Aug. 10th). Now, I've tried doing this OTA but no luck because I'm rooted apparently (I believe I can sill do it via cable)... but if I CAN do this successfully, will I lose root?
2.) If I can't apply the update without un-rooting my phone first, I suppose that this would be my process. Can you tell me if this will work?
1. Make a nandroid backup
2. Un-root the phone
3. Apply the firmware update
4. Root the phone
5. Restore my nandroid backup.
... BUT here's my fear: I'll be restoring my nandroid backup overtop of a different OS / build... and isn't that a recipe for disaster? (I could never do this with WM devices, anyway).
Can anyone tell me if this process will work? Having a hard time finding answers here.
Really appreciate it. Thanks!
-Trevor : )
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When you restore the nandroid backup you'll be back where you were before on the old version of 2.1.
You can get the update by flashing the newest Telus service SBF from here:
http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone
(scroll way down to the end)
If you need to then root again you'll want to reflash the vulnerable recovery SBF from:
http://android.doshaska.net/rootable
and then apply any of the various update.zip methods for root.
Also you could go for the G.O.T. leaked version of the exact same firmware update:
http://groupoften.wordpress.com/2010/07/07/update-for-france-and-telus-released/
which skips the need to reflash the vulnerable recovery SBF. Then proceed again with a root update.zip.
I might also recommend taking a full Titanium backup before the upgrade in addition to nandroid. If any of the root mods you've made are incompatible with flashing the update via SBF, it'll give you another way to restore your data on the new OS update.
Hey all,
So my HTC One is my first android and to take full advantage of it I rooted the phone when I got it. That is my only experience so far and I have never tried a custom ROM. I just wanted access to some of the apps that used root. Now I want to update my phone to the newest 4.3 that was just released and am not entirely sure how to go about doing it and what I need to do. I am hoping it is possible without data loss ideally. I currently have TWRP on it and am guessing that needs to be replaced to proceed. Can I somehow just take the OTA if I do something? I tried to do it but it fails in TWRP giving me:
"Updating partition details...
Processing AOSP recovery commands...
Unable to locate zip file '/data/media/[email protected]
E:Error installing zip file '/data/media/[email protected]
Done processing script file"
I am having a hard time finding the proper guide I need to help me out so any direction would be greatly appreciated. Also I have S-On if that matters
First, you must be stock recovery and stock ROM for the update to work. If I were you I would forgo the update since you will lose root.
orangechoochoo said:
First, you must be stock recovery and stock ROM for the update to work. If I were you I would forgo the update since you will lose root.
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Well I don't really want to skip out on 4.3 and stay on 4.1.2 forever. I have never flashed a custom ROM so I assume that all I need to do is restore the stock recovery to do this? Or is there more to it? The loss of root would only be temporary though right as I could just re-root right after the update
Any one able to help me? I'd love to get to 4.3 and not lose my data. What do I need to do?
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!
Hello, It has been a while since I have kept up with ROMs on my phone. A while back I could find things quickly on here because of frequent visits, but since the search isn't the best I've been having trouble.
I would like to get my phone ready for newer ROMs by getting to newest stock and firmware. I'm s-off. Android version 4.1.2, 1.29.651.10, baseband 1.00.20.0626, unlocked, hardware version 0004, hboot 1.44, and got TWRP 2.6.3.0, TItanium Backup and my handy USB-OTG. I did come across http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795856 with some help.
What is the easiest way to get this phone up to date and ready for installing some new ROMs? Also will I have any issues getting root or getting back to an older version of android after? I've heard of some issues when downgrading and want to make sure I can get back to my twrp backup if things don't go as planned. Plus my ubuntu dvd has died and I forget which version I needed to work best with the phone. I could use a mini refresher course if there is a thread/youtube vid about that. I know I ask for a lot, but I've been really busy and am happy to make a donation for your assistance. I'd like to be confident I'm not going to make any mistakes due to forgetfulness.
I appreciate any help you can give. Thank you.
FrankthaTank said:
Hello, It has been a while since I have kept up with ROMs on my phone. A while back I could find things quickly on here because of frequent visits, but since the search isn't the best I've been having trouble.
I would like to get my phone ready for newer ROMs by getting to newest stock and firmware. I'm s-off. Android version 4.1.2, 1.29.651.10, baseband 1.00.20.0626, unlocked, hardware version 0004, hboot 1.44, and got TWRP 2.6.3.0, TItanium Backup and my handy USB-OTG. I did come across http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795856 with some help.
What is the easiest way to get this phone up to date and ready for installing some new ROMs? Also will I have any issues getting root or getting back to an older version of android after? I've heard of some issues when downgrading and want to make sure I can get back to my twrp backup if things don't go as planned. Plus my ubuntu dvd has died and I forget which version I needed to work best with the phone. I could use a mini refresher course if there is a thread/youtube vid about that. I know I ask for a lot, but I've been really busy and am happy to make a donation for your assistance. I'd like to be confident I'm not going to make any mistakes due to forgetfulness.
I appreciate any help you can give. Thank you.
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Best way is to backup your personal data and then run an RUU, since that will update everything (hboot, firmware, radio etc). Then you can work on other stuff.
Okay, I'm trying to get this finished up today and hit a wall. I cannot get TWRP to mount my USB-OTG. Is there a fastboot way to get a file on the internal storage?
EDIT: ya know what? It finally connected. Turned it off for a while and it fixed.
Hello,
I rooted and unlocked my HTC Desire 510 (Cricket) ages ago and I have an update for security patches which I cannot run because my phone just keeps rebooting into TWRP recovery and therefore does not install the latest update. I heard you have to flash the phone back to stock ROM but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. I am willing to restore my phone back to 100% stock if anyone knows how I can do that.
Thank you.
You have to relook the bootloader
Flash stock rom
Apply your ota updat
And after you can unlook again and flash recovery
mobbdeep said:
Hello,
I rooted and unlocked my HTC Desire 510 (Cricket) ages ago and I have an update for security patches which I cannot run because my phone just keeps rebooting into TWRP recovery and therefore does not install the latest update. I heard you have to flash the phone back to stock ROM but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. I am willing to restore my phone back to 100% stock if anyone knows how I can do that.
Thank you.
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IMO.... Update isn't worth the time involved needed to install it. Installed on my wife's totally out of the box stock 510....esy,but couldn't really see a difference. Left my rooted nonsense ROM alone. It's been quite a while now and haven't noticed a difference. Your call, that's just my two cents worth
CSP III said:
IMO.... Update isn't worth the time involved needed to install it. Installed on my wife's totally out of the box stock 510....esy,but couldn't really see a difference. Left my rooted nonsense ROM alone. It's been quite a while now and haven't noticed a difference. Your call, that's just my two cents worth
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I ended up finding someones stock recovery image dump around here after doing some searching and it worked out fine. The only reason I ever actually rooted my device was to use Helium to do full backups of my phone such as Apps and App Data.