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[tutorial][updating TWRP for 4.4 compatibility]

Ive noticed many people with older TWRP versions having problems with the updater script when installing 4.4 roms you need to be on the latest version of twrp (CWM may also need to be on a recent version). This tutorial will cover TWRP. Goo manager will not work for installing the latest TWRP recovery version on grouper. The following will give you the basics on how to use fastboot to flash a recovery.img (In this case twrp)
Things you will need:
A PC
Android SDK http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
TWRP recovery.img for grouper http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/grouper
A basic understanding of terminal/command prompt
You will need a PC and the android SDK (SDK http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html) for fastboot to push the recovery file. TWRP can be found here (http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/grouper) you need the 2.6.3.0 version. Extract your android sdk and move your twrp image file (openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-grouper.img) to the platform-tools folder in the sdk (This is where fastboot/adb are). For simplicity's sake rename your twrp file to recovery.img Enter command prompt or terminal depending on what OS you are using (windows/linux) and navigate to to your platform-tools folder in the SDK folder (where you should have moved your recovery.img) using the cd command. (plug device in) Once there check to see if you device is connected and seen with the adb devices command hopefully you will see a wonky alpha numeric code with "device" after it. If you dont you need to enter developer setting to enable adb. You do that by going into settings/about tablet and tapping build number 7 times. That should give you a developer options in settings check to make sure USB debugging is enabled. If all is well reboot your device into the boot loader with the adb reboot bootloader command once your device is at the bootloader check fastboot with fastboot devices you should see another wonky output with "fastboot" after it. The final command to push your new twrp image will be fastboot flash recovery recovery.img You should see some output saying how long it took to push the file it should not take that long. That should cover it! Now you should be good to go with the 4.4 rom's floating around.
There are many tutorials online explaining this process I just thought customizing it to the grouper would help those less comfortable with adb/fastboot. It's always a good idea to know how to use these tools you never know when you might need to use them. Anyone with question's feel free to ask.

Or just install flashify and it basically does all of this for you. I did it and it worked.
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blankit said:
Or just install flashify and it basically does all of this for you. I did it and it worked.
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That will work. But knowing your way around adb/fastboot can't hurt. There won't always be a GUI to do everything for you.

blankit said:
Or just install flashify and it basically does all of this for you. I did it and it worked.
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Didn't know of flashify, awesome. Thx, really fast and easy method. Best thing is I didn't even need my pc for it

Thanks for the tutorial but surely this belongs in q&a, help etc not android development ;p
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Actually it's suited to the General section (guides and all). I appreciate you advising the fastboot method (I use it too), but it can b a pain for people who don't have their devices configured (configuring it can be a pain sometimes too). Flashify, as one member said, is a great alternative. BUT you *may* brick your device if you flash something to the wrong block device (possibility of that happening to an expert user: 0.0001%; possibility of that happening to a new user: 1%). Just my two cents.

I agree guys this should be in general. I've never posted anything but a build and didn't even think about it. Do I need to get a mod to move it? As for flashify sounds like a great tool. I've never had the pleasure of using it but if it works and people are comfortable with it more power to it. Personally fastboot is what I'm comfortable with it might seem a little in depth but really its quite simple especially if you use adb for logcats and are setup.

OP No worries, moved and thank you.

To flash 4.4 ROMs one could follow this tutorial, or one could simply flash this .zip of the latest version of CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46053223

So, i've bricked it already.
Hello experts and knowledgeable persons!
First, i'm a noob.
I decided to flash KitKat as I play a WebView based game and thought the WebView Chromium of KitKat might make it run faster as it ran pretty slow. On the Paranoid Google+ page it says you need TWP 2.6 later and other sites say 2.6.x. I had 2.6.0.0, so did a backup of boot, data, system and recovery, copied to PC and then tried installing KitKat, it failed. So I updated to TWRP 2.6.3.0 and it failed again, tried a second time and it updated.
The game didn't work well on KitKat, so I restored my original version. I then decided to take screenshot of game not working on KitKat to complain, so tried installing KitKat again forgetting to update to 2.6.3.0 as the restoration of the backup restored the prevous 2.6.0.0 recovery, was a noob and tried again and i'm now left with a Nexus 7 in a boot logo loop.
Restoring the backup fails, as does installing the KitKat Zip or Opensensation . If I try flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 via fastboot, it says success, but when I reboot the recovery i'm still in 2.6.0.0. I can boot into 2.6.3.0 using "fastboot boot", but it still won't restore the backup or flash. I also have a backup of the OpenSensation rom (wanted to try PDroid and it was the only rom I could find prepatched) which I made on 2.6.3.0, that won't restore either.
So now what do I do, as I don't want to make things worse. I am doing a factory reset before installing. The error i'm getting is "symlink: some failed"", "can't open destination log file: '/cache/recovery/log'" and "E:Unable to open '/cache/recovery/log'"

ziffius said:
Hello experts and knowledgeable persons!
First, i'm a noob.
I decided to flash KitKat as I play a WebView based game and thought the WebView Chromium of KitKat might make it run faster as it ran pretty slow. On the Paranoid Google+ page it says you need TWP 2.6 later and other sites say 2.6.x. I had 2.6.0.0, so did a backup of boot, data, system and recovery, copied to PC and then tried installing KitKat, it failed. So I updated to TWRP 2.6.3.0 and it failed again, tried a second time and it updated.
The game didn't work well on KitKat, so I restored my original version. I then decided to take screenshot of game not working on KitKat to complain, so tried installing KitKat again forgetting to update to 2.6.3.0 as the restoration of the backup restored the prevous 2.6.0.0 recovery, was a noob and tried again and i'm now left with a Nexus 7 in a boot logo loop.
Restoring the backup fails, as does installing the KitKat Zip or Opensensation . If I try flashing TWRP 2.6.3.0 via fastboot, it says success, but when I reboot the recovery i'm still in 2.6.0.0. I can boot into 2.6.3.0 using "fastboot boot", but it still won't restore the backup or flash. I also have a backup of the OpenSensation rom (wanted to try PDroid and it was the only rom I could find prepatched) which I made on 2.6.3.0, that won't restore either.
So now what do I do, as I don't want to make things worse. I am doing a factory reset before installing. The error i'm getting is "symlink: some failed"", "can't open destination log file: '/cache/recovery/log'" and "E:Unable to open '/cache/recovery/log'"
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I'm sure this is not what you want to hear but if all else fails push the factory.IMG you will be starting from square one. You can try pulling your backups off but might as well start over for 4.4

blankit said:
Or just install flashify and it basically does all of this for you. I did it and it worked.
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Thank you very much for this recommendation. Really nice. Simple and took out all the nervousness of using the computer to push these files etc.
REally truly best for flashaholics.

question
Won't it work too if you just flash the zip from twrp itself? I'm running 2.6.3.2 and I read somewhere that i can simply install the new version (2.7.0.0.) zip from the recovery itself..Is it right??

Ergina95 said:
Won't it work too if you just flash the zip from twrp itself? I'm running 2.6.3.2 and I read somewhere that i can simply install the new version (2.7.0.0.) zip from the recovery itself..Is it right??
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Did you ever try just flashing it and if so, did it work?

for some reason i cannot download the twrp ..it stuck at 99%
tried 2 version of twrp..hurm

Mookie2014 said:
Did you ever try just flashing it and if so, did it work?
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yeap! did it! worked perfectly :good: just flash zip updates through the recovery

[SOLVED] Can't sideload a ROM because it adb doesn't show device?

I have the device attached, it shows up in fastboot, but when I do "adb devices" it shows nothing. Therefore I cannot sideload a ROM. The reason I have to sideload is because there is currently no system to boot into.
Is it because I have to find the correct drivers or something? I tried installed HTC Sync manager but that didn't install the drivers. Is there anything I can do to get my device showing up to ADB? I have CWM installed and I went into recovery, enabled sideload and still no results.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
I have a ROM on my sd card already but it won't install. It says error in data/media/0/paranoidota/ROM.zip when trying to install.
Edit: The phone is S-OFF and all that, as I said, the device shows up via fastboot, is there something I can do there?

This had me stumped too.
Look in the device manager and you'll see a device called one. Manually force the drive to android device bridge and try again. Adb devices will return sideload next to the device id

RED_ said:
I have the device attached, it shows up in fastboot, but when I do "adb devices" it shows nothing. Therefore I cannot sideload a ROM. The reason I have to sideload is because there is currently no system to boot into.
Is it because I have to find the correct drivers or something? I tried installed HTC Sync manager but that didn't install the drivers. Is there anything I can do to get my device showing up to ADB? I have CWM installed and I went into recovery, enabled sideload and still no results.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
I have a ROM on my sd card already but it won't install. It says error in data/media/0/paranoidota/ROM.zip when trying to install.
Edit: The phone is S-OFF and all that, as I said, the device shows up via fastboot, is there something I can do there?
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1- you should switch to TWRP, if you have m7_u / ul then 2.6.3.3 or 2.6.3.4, other versions seem to have problems with 4.4+ ROMs
2- check faq #2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52135024&postcount=2
btw, it's in the FAQ sticky last post

nkk71 said:
1- you should switch to TWRP, if you have m7_u / ul then 2.6.3.3 or 2.6.3.4, other versions seem to have problems with 4.4+ ROMs
2- check faq #2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52135024&postcount=2
btw, it's in the FAQ sticky last post
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Thanks. I'm able to sideload now but the ROM won't install
"E: error executing updater binary in zip /data/"
More trouble! I'll try a few different ROMs to see if there is an issue with the ROM.

RED_ said:
Thanks. I'm able to sideload now but the ROM won't install
"E: error executing updater binary in zip /data/"
More trouble! I'll try a few different ROMs to see if there is an issue with the ROM.
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you're in the UK, so safe to assume you have an m7_ul model, did you switch to TWRP 2.6.3.3 or .4?

nkk71 said:
you're in the UK, so safe to assume you have an m7_ul model, did you switch to TWRP 2.6.3.3 or .4?
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Yeah it's M7_ul, I put on TWRP 2.6.3.3

Delete the file and sideload again. I couldn't flash a zip, but sideloaded again and it was fine. I assume md5's are correct in the PC

craiglay said:
Delete the file and sideload again. I couldn't flash a zip, but sideloaded again and it was fine. I assume md5's are correct in the PC
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Still no results. Same error. Deleted the file, tried a sideload again.
This is the full script of what it shows:
"Installing /data/media/0/sideload.zip"
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: No MD5 file found.
E: Error executing updater binary in zip /data/

Sorry, what i meant was have you checked the md5 of the file you're transfering on the pc against the download site? It sounds like either the file is corrupt or your recovery can't process it

craiglay said:
Sorry, what i meant was have you checked the md5 of the file you're transfering on the pc against the download site? It sounds like either the file is corrupt or your recovery can't process it
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I tried a different ROM where I did an MD5 check but with everything OK I still get this error. This is the ROM I tried :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472604
Edit: The guys in the Paranoid Android ROM thread say I need a 2.7.0.8 TWRP, That was the ROM I was initially having trouble with and trying to sideload.

I used the most recent twrp available. Think its 2.7.1.1

craiglay said:
I used the most recent twrp available. Think its 2.7.1.1
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Yeah I just put that one on. Now we're back to the original problem, it doesn't show my devices when I try to sideload. This is a right pain.

RED_ said:
Yeah I just put that one on. Now we're back to the original problem, it doesn't show my devices when I try to sideload. This is a right pain.
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If it shows up in the device manager on your pc, try go back one version of twrp. It should come up as an adb device

craiglay said:
If it shows up in the device manager on your pc, try go back one version of twrp. It should come up as an adb device
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I was able to 4.3 B-ETA2 of paranoid android installed and working. On the TWRP suggested in this thread, the Paranoid Android thread lot are saying to get 4.4 I need the most up to date TWRP, so I guess now I can update twrp and load the latest version onto the phone without needing to sideload, hopefully.
Edit: Yup that's what happened. Worked perfectly. I basically needed to update TWRP to the latest version, after flashing an old ROM on via a sideload beucase ParanoidAndroid 4.4 needs the latest TWRP. Thanks for the advice in there. Will hit the thanks button in a sec!
Edit: Limited to 8 thanks a day, how terrible!

[Need Help From Experts] Fix An HTC One From A Big Mess

All I wanted was to upgrade my Rooted M7 to the latest software upgrade, so long short story I flashed recovery to TWRP and my M7 got stuck on logo. I know that I should install a ROM, but I don't know which one I should download and how to install it. How can I fix that? FYI you are talking to a noob :crying:.
Additional Information:
UNLOCKED
M7_UL S-ON
HBOOT 1.57
OS 6.09.401.11
HTC_J15
TWRP 3.0
More Information:
I have downloaded theses files see if I can use it:
cm-12.1-20160217-NIGHTLY-m7.zip
cm-12.1-20160217-NIGHTLY-m7-recovery.img
Android_Revolution_HD-One_93.0_ef29f7.zip
Flash_recovery_7.15.401.1.rar
One_M7_7.15.401.1_stock_system_dump.zip
One_All-In-One_Kit_v3.1.rar(Hasoon2000)
And I have this update from a long time I think it was downloaded from my M7:
OTA_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_7.19.401.2-6.09.401.11_release_4217922wykl7uamtts1919.zip
I had a big problem in update too, I had an error I think it was in xbin dexdump something like that. I'll remember it when I can update.
Note: Anyone can help me should help me from this problem to the end of updating my M7.
Thanks in Advance

mohdhasan3 said:
All I wanted was to upgrade my Rooted M7 to the latest software upgrade, so long short story I flashed recovery to TWRP and my M7 got stuck on logo. I know that I should install a ROM, but I don't know which one I should download and how to install it. How can I fix that? FYI you are talking to a noob :crying:.
Additional Information:
UNLOCKED
M7_UL S-ON
HBOOT 1.57
OS 6.09.401.11
HTC_J15
TWRP 3.0
More Information:
I have downloaded theses files see if I can use it:
cm-12.1-20160217-NIGHTLY-m7.zip
cm-12.1-20160217-NIGHTLY-m7-recovery.img
Android_Revolution_HD-One_93.0_ef29f7.zip
Flash_recovery_7.15.401.1.rar
One_M7_7.15.401.1_stock_system_dump.zip
One_All-In-One_Kit_v3.1.rar(Hasoon2000)
And I have this update from a long time I think it was downloaded from my M7:
OTA_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_7.19.401.2-6.09.401.11_release_4217922wykl7uamtts1919.zip
I had a big problem in update too, I had an error I think it was in xbin dexdump something like that. I'll remember it when I can update.
Note: Anyone can help me should help me from this problem to the end of updating my M7.
Thanks in Advance
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Are you able to access TWRP recovery?
If you can you can use my Nandroid backup here. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722641162
Extract the zip on your desktop. You should get a folder and a zip file.
Copy the folder to the TWRP Backups folder on your device using MTP in TWRP.
Location :- /TWRP/BACKUPS/XXXXXXXXXXX/.
Return to twrp home screen and select restore. Then select my backup. Once that's complete you should be good. Reboot from recovery. TWRP may ask if you want to root the device at this point but it's best to wait until after the updates are installed.
To install the ota you need to flash the Stock recovery back to the device. You will find it in the zip file that came with the backup.
Open the zip file on your pc and extract the recovery.img. Copy it to your fastboot folder and flash it like twrp
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Once that's done reboot the device and it should be ready to receive OTA updates. You will need to install 4 or 5 updates to bring your device to the latest. So just keep going untill no more are available. Once you've installed all the updates. Reflash TWRP and root the phone :good:
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Danny201281 said:
Copy the folder to the TWRP Backups folder on your device using MTP in TWRP.
Location :- /TWRP/BACKUPS/XXXXXXXXXXX/.
Return to twrp home screen and select restore. Then select my backup. Once that's complete you should be good. Reboot from recovery. TWRP may ask if you want to root the device at this point but it's best to wait until after the updates are installed.
To install the ota you need to flash the Stock recovery back to the device. You will find it in the zip file that came with the backup.
Open the zip file on your pc and extract the recovery.img. Copy it to your fastboot folder and flash it like twrp
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Once that's done reboot the device and it should be ready to receive OTA updates. You will need to install 4 or 5 updates to bring your device to the latest. So just keep going untill no more are available. Once you've installed all the updates. Reflash TWRP and root the phone :good:
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Thanks for replying, the file you provided is damaged I think, it should be 1.2 gb but I can download only about 88 mb of the file and its damaged. By the way, I wonder how can I copy the folder to TWRP using MTP

mohdhasan3 said:
Thanks for replying, the file you provided is damaged I think, it should be 1.2 gb but I can download only about 88 mb of the file and its damaged. By the way, I wonder how can I copy the folder to TWRP using MTP
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The uploaded file is fine. It's been downloaded and used many times. How are you downloading it? Through your browser or with a download manager?
Newer versions of TWRP recovery allow MTP connection while in twrp. This allows you to copy files to the device in recovery mode just like if you were doing it in Android. I have not used TWRP 3.0. myself so can't confirm it supports MTP. I'll check and get back to you :good:
@mohdhasan3 can you provide a link the the TWRP 3.0 download you flashed please?
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Danny201281 said:
The uploaded file is fine. It's been downloaded and used many times. How are you downloading it? Through your browser or with a download manager?
Newer versions of TWRP recovery allow MTP connection while in twrp. This allows you to copy files to the device in recovery mode just like if you were doing it in Android. I have not used TWRP 3.0. myself so can't confirm it supports MTP. I'll check and get back to you :good:
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Dear Danny,
Could you check the link for me or upload it to another site, because I checked the two links in Mozilla and Opera with download manager and without with VPN and without its always about 88 mb file
This is the link for TWRP 3.0:
https://dl.twrp.me/m7/twrp-3.0.0-0-m7.img.html
I see now the MTP Device yeah it just like you said. I can see a TWRP folder and a TWRPS File with no name inside the folder. So I'll add a new folder naming Backup and wait for your working link.
By the way, thanks for helping I appreciate your effort

mohdhasan3 said:
Dear Danny,
Could you check the link for me or upload it to another site, because I checked the two links in Mozilla and Opera with download manager and without with VPN and without its always about 88 mb file
This is the link for TWRP 3.0:
https://dl.twrp.me/m7/twrp-3.0.0-0-m7.img.html
I see now the MTP Device yeah it just like you said. I can see a TWRP folder and a TWRPS File with no name inside the folder. So I'll add a new folder naming Backup and wait for your working link.
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I e checked it and your right, there seems to be an issue with the Mirrors. I can upload it again but unfortunately I'm still waiting for my fiber broadband upgrade so it may take some time to upload. I will update you here once it's ready
Unless I can find somthing else where that you can use :good:
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Danny201281 said:
I e checked it and your right, there seems to be an issue with the Mirrors. I can upload it again but unfortunately I'm still waiting for my fiber broadband upgrade so it may take some time to upload. I will update you here once it's ready
Unless I can find somthing else where that you can use :good:
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Phew.... I thought it was my bad day

mohdhasan3 said:
Phew.... I thought it was my bad day
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I have started the upload but I also found another backup here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717072880
Although since its not my own I can't guarantee its full stock. But worth a try while your waiting. You can still use the I can provide the Stock recovery no problem it's only 12mb
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Danny201281 said:
I have started the upload but I also found another backup here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717072880
Although since its not my own I can't guarantee its full stock. But worth a try while your waiting. You can still use the I can provide the Stock recovery no problem it's only 12mb
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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Ok, I'm downloading it now I'll keep you in touch :highfive: :good:
@Danny201281 By the way, when I entered TWRP before maybe an hour there is something popped up asking I think to be able to do modifications by swiping the arrow or to Keep System Read Only, so I pressed Keep System. I don't know what is it but I hope that I didn't messed up again.

mohdhasan3 said:
Ok, I'm downloading it now I'll keep you in touch :highfive: :good:
@Danny201281 By the way, when I entered TWRP before maybe an hour there is something popped up asking I think to be able to do modifications by swiping the arrow or to Keep System Read Only, so I pressed Keep System. I don't know what is it but I hope that I didn't messed up again.
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No it's fine for the moment. But if you are going to use custom roms after the update you will want to change it to read/write :good:
Were you able to figure out how to use mtp in twrp to copy the files to the device?
Here's a link to the Stock recovery https://www.dropbox.com/s/iej6thyyjakwgjc/recovery.img?dl=0
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Danny201281 said:
No it's fine for the moment. But if you are going to use custom roms after the update you will want to change it to read/write :good:
Were you able to figure out how to use mtp in twrp to copy the files to the device?
Here's a link to the Stock recovery https://www.dropbox.com/s/iej6thyyjakwgjc/recovery.img?dl=0
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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Yes, I'm. Now I'm extracting the zip then I'll copy the folder as you said to TWRP/BACKUPS/********* :good:
Updating Progress:
Putting the folder in TWRP/BACKUPS/"In Here" will not work. So I did a backup to see where it goes. After it completed, the Backup saved in TWRP/BACKUPS/SH35********(Device Serial[1])/2016-02-19--11-28-11(Today's Date)/"In Here". Then I replaced this Backup Files with the Nandroid Backup Files.
[1] Device Serial can be found with ADB writing in the command prompt opened from the ADB folder location after connecting the device to the PC and enabling USB debugging "adb devices"

You succeeded -my bro- in restoring my M7 again to normal thank you very much :victory:, but still didn't reach my goal I'll continue now in progressing and will keep you in touch :good:
Updating Progress 1:
After I downloaded the latest OTA, I installed it. M7 rebooted then it went to the recovery that showed up with red triangle, pressed the three combinations Power + Volume Up + Volume Down I got the recovery menu, then I wiped cache partition and the red triangle went to I think green likely circle. Rebooted, tried again it starts to updating then after maybe about a quarter of the updating bar red triangle showed up again saying installation aborted. Rebooted, then tried again -here is my problem from long time- OTA was deleted after I went to check for updates now I'm downloading again and will try one more time. I need your help my brother @Danny201281
Updating Progress 2:
Same. Installation aborted after almost half-quarter of the updating bar then red triangle again. Help is appreciated.
I think I know the solution now, but first the error is same like this except the Package:
Code:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
L50QCT.01.102.008
Package expects build fingerprint of htc/vodafone_uk/m7:4.4.3/KTU84L/366813.9:user/release-keys
or htc/vodafone_uk/m7:5.0.2/LRX22G/476210.2:user/release-keys;
this device has htc/vodafone_uk/m7:4.4.3/KTU84L/366813.5:user/release-keys.
Installation aborted.
Write host_mode:0 done
The one had this error fixed it and said that he installed the wrong recovery
As you can see that your link OS is 6.09.401.11 but the link you provided OS is 6.09.401.12 maybe thats why the recovery is different from each other. What do you say

mohdhasan3 said:
You succeeded -my bro- in restoring my M7 again to normal thank you very much :victory:, but still didn't reach my goal I'll continue now in progressing and will keep you in touch :good:
Updating Progress 1:
After I downloaded the latest OTA, I installed it. M7 rebooted then it went to the recovery that showed up with red triangle, pressed the three combinations Power + Volume Up + Volume Down I got the recovery menu, then I wiped cache partition and the red triangle went to I think green likely circle. Rebooted, tried again it starts to updating then after maybe about a quarter of the updating bar red triangle showed up again saying installation aborted. Rebooted, then tried again -here is my problem from long time- OTA was deleted after I went to check for updates now I'm downloading again and will try one more time. I need your help my brother @Danny201281
Updating Progress 2:
Same. Installation aborted after almost half-quarter of the updating bar then red triangle again. Help is appreciated.
I think I know the solution now, but first the error is same like this except the Package:
Code:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
L50QCT.01.102.008
Package expects build fingerprint of htc/vodafone_uk/m7:4.4.3/KTU84L/366813.9:user/release-keys
or htc/vodafone_uk/m7:5.0.2/LRX22G/476210.2:user/release-keys;
this device has htc/vodafone_uk/m7:4.4.3/KTU84L/366813.5:user/release-keys.
Installation aborted.
Write host_mode:0 done
The one had this error fixed it and said that he installed the wrong recovery
As you can see that your link OS is 6.09.401.11 but the link you provided OS is 6.09.401.12 maybe thats why the recovery is different from each other. What do you say
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Normally such a small difference shouldn't cause a problem but let's try the correct recovery I found a firmware zip download link below ?
Download this firmware zip. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612395
Extract it on your pc and use the recovery from it. It will then match your Rom
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Danny201281 said:
Normally such a small difference shouldn't cause a problem but let's try the correct recovery I found a firmware zip download link below ��
Download this firmware zip. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612395
Extract it on your pc and use the recovery from it. It will then match your Rom
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FINALLY I UPDATED MY M7 :victory:!!
I made a great progress. I opened the OTA that I had from the start -its the same as the latest OTA I was downloading- and opened the firmware.zip and extracted the recovery.img from it, flashed, downloaded OTA again from device, installed it, and succeeded in upgrading to the latest OTA. I recommend for anyone have this problem too to download the latest OTA from device, copy it to desktop, extract recovery.img from firmware.zip inside the OTA, flash, then install update and it will work PERFECTLY :good:
I don't know how to thank you my brother you are GREAAAT :fingers-crossed:. Thank you very very much. All credits goes to @Danny201281 for fixing my device.
If you may could I use more of your services?
If I can how can I install ROMs and how can I S-OFF M7?

mohdhasan3 said:
FINALLY I UPDATED MY M7 :victory:!!
I made a great progress. I opened the OTA that I had from the start -its the same as the latest OTA I was downloading- and opened the firmware.zip and extracted the recovery.img from it, flashed, downloaded OTA again from device, installed it, and succeeded in upgrading to the latest OTA. I recommend for anyone have this problem too to download the latest OTA from device, copy it to desktop, extract recovery.img from firmware.zip inside the OTA, flash, then install update and it will work PERFECTLY :good:
I don't know how to thank you my brother you are GREAAAT :fingers-crossed:. Thank you very very much. All credits goes to @Danny201281 for fixing my device.
If you may could I use more of your services?
If I can how can I install ROMs and how can I S-OFF M7?
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Yes you can now flash custom lollipop roms, the process is fairly simple. Choose the Rom you want. Download it and copy it to your devices storage. Reboot TWRP recovery and install the Rom.
To gain s-off your only option is Sunshine app. It's not free to use unfortunately but its very simple and effective.
All other methods have either been patched against by HTC or discontinued by there developers. Rumrunner still works but only for devices with hboot 155 or below. ?
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Rom zip file corrupted

I am using euro rom weekly updates.
Latest rom I have been getting error of zip file corrupted no matter how many times I download on my phone or via my comp .
I can unzip the file on pc without any error message, do not understand why twrp keeps giving me zip file error.
Upgraded to latest twrp but still having same error.
Does anyone know why ?

ofuroinu said:
I am using euro rom weekly updates.
Latest rom I have been getting error of zip file corrupted no matter how many times I download on my phone or via my comp .
I can unzip the file on pc without any error message, do not understand why twrp keeps giving me zip file error.
Upgraded to latest twrp but still having same error.
Does anyone know why ?
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TWRP, mount, tick and untick read only. Might work.

jazz452 said:
TWRP, mount, tick and untick read only. Might work.
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Brillant pal
This trick worked. Thank you so much

How about for orangefox sir? Any trick?

Deleted OS

Hey guys,
I was trying to unlock my phone and install a custom ROM so I installed TWRP and everything was going smooth until I tried installing a custom ROM. In TWRP I hit "Install" and click the zip file for the ROM I want (PureNexus) and it says "Invalid zip file format! Error installing zip file '/sdcard/PureNexus.zip"
Does anyone know what the problem is? I can't figure this out. This is the first time I'm doing anything from the bootloader so I'm a bit of a newb. I would be fine going back to stock everything if it means my phone will turn on. I tried installing the official image from google (7.1.1) and I get the same zip error.
So where I'm at is I do not have an OS installed on but I do have access to TWRP. In the command prompt on my desktop it recognizes my phone when I type 'adb devices' but it doesn't do anything when I type 'fastboot devices'.
Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm scared.

Okay, so I figured out what fastboot was and I was able to install Google's 7.1.1 stock image using the command prompt. I was freaking out for a few hours and even though I didn't get the custom ROM I wanted I'm really happy I didn't brick my phone. I've never done anything like this on my phone so it was a fun learning experience
I'm still curious what I did wrong and why TWRP couldn't unzip any of the zip files (PureNexus, Google Stock, etc). If anyone knows I'm still interested in learning what I did wrong.

Unheard7 said:
... why TWRP couldn't unzip any of the zip files (PureNexus, Google Stock, etc).....
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TWRP: wrong version or damaged;
ZIP: damaged or incomplete download.
Latest version TWRP is 3.2.1.0.

NLBeev said:
TWRP: wrong version or damaged;
ZIP: damaged or incomplete download.
Latest version TWRP is 3.2.1.0.
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Yes, and the Google factory image isn't meant to be flashed that way. I guess the Google OTA image might be flashed from TWRP, but I haven't tried it.

TWRP will flash an image (. img) file if you set it to by tapping the img button. If you don't have that set and try to flash an image it will error. If you have it set to img and try to flash a zip it will also error.

1. Unlock the bootloader.
2. Install the latest TWRP recovery.
3. Wipe.
4. Install the required ROM.
To go back to stock firmware, just download the relevant factory firmware zip, extract it and run the script. I think a readme file is provided in the zip explaining how to go about it.
Cheers! Happy New Year!