[Q] help please - HTC Sensation XL

forgive me after 2 days of searching I need someone to talk me through this please,
many manuals, posts and links are old or dead
I am just a real beginner (but good at following instructions)
my XL: 4.0.3 HTC Sense 3.6 soft: 2.29.862.1 CID VODAP021 HBOOT 1.28.0004
phone is unlocked but I made the mistake to root and flash recovery without first unlocking bootloader
have tried everything (yes the drivers are installed) via htcdev page as well as the marvellous looking tool XLMultiTool.v2.1 by Lexmazter but when I go into fastboot and run the exe. the phone isn't recognised???
SO I AM STUCK even though the phone seems still ok
ideally I would like to accomplish the usual
1. unlock bootloader
2. recovery
3. root
4 rom
does anyone have the nerve of teaching me ( no I am not completely hopeless I did successfully root and rom my galaxy tab to an amazing Slimbean that is faster than light - I'd really appreciate it, strangely I love that XL

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[S-OFF] AlphaRev X Open Beta

http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/
Thought you might like to know it's now open, have fun
You're on XDA , welcome back. Great to see the public open beta is out too!
But...! It seems to be only for Hboot 1.x.x users!! If i have bootloader v 0.80.0007, i can't get s-off???
I have some trouble obviously after getting S-off, how do you root then on froyo ?
Unrevoked tells me firmware could be too new... I'll go through their FAQ perhaps some answers are there xD
S-off Process is flawless
You guys Rock !! Thanks !
great great news!
2morrow morning i will s-off my gf's wildfire!
can anyone post the step one by one? cz i dont really get. After i opened the alpharevx -> put the code-> Acquiring root (method 1) ...... unknown command
Then nothing
IT WORKEDDDDDD!!!! thanks to alphareev team
Why it not compatible with HBOOT 0.80xx ?
Dilemmaaaaaaaaaaaa...
The S/N start with HT0 or HTO???
IvanDeadWolf said:
Why it not compatible with HBOOT 0.80xx ?
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0.80 was not the problem ,we had root or close
Anyway its worth updating your hboot with an official froyo (now)
i like the orange text and my new ability to flash a screen
thanks to alpha
Hi, how long will this public beta be?
Could use at step by step instruction?
I boot into HBOOT and run alpharevx.exe, a command prompt opens telling it's "Waiting for device"??
About a week ago I tried running Unrevoked, which ended up with the known error about hardware being to new - so I'm sure I have the correct HBOOT usb-driver.
I'm on 64-bit Windows at the moment - could it be that??
Please, anyone advice??
EDIT:
This was a question from a newbie early in the morning :d - Solved!
The utility should be run with Android loaded, not i HBOOT mode, and it helps enabling USB-debugging
After getting S-OFF I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130044
Finally I flashed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957140
I feel pretty fine right now
Alpharev team promised at begining S-OFF for hboot 0.80.. Why they have not released it?
Some Questions to those who know.
I'm currently on HBOOT 0.80.XX having Rooted Hybrid Rom V6.
1. Do I need to update to HBOOT 1.00X to be able to use Alpharev X - if not - which option should I choose in dropdown menu on Alpharev X Beta page..? As it only shows two options - both being 1.00X
2. Do I need to Re-Root after alpharev X - or will my previous root stay (if I can use it without updating to HBOOT 1.00X)
3. Again - Do I need to Re-Flash Rom after alpharev X - or will my previous rom stay (if I can use it without updating to HBOOT 1.00X) *prays*
4. Can I use a (Fastboot) Clockworkmod that still uses Amend - rather than edify? Or is there one that can support both? As I quite dislike edify.
5. Will my old Clockworkmod be overwritten? (2.5.0.7)
I posted these questions in a few places as I haven't the faintest clue - which one is the right place to post them in...apologies for that.
morbosity said:
0.80 was not the problem ,we had root or close
Anyway its worth updating your hboot with an official froyo (now)
i like the orange text and my new ability to flash a screen
thanks to alpha
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So you're telling me to update my phone with the last ruu, this will update my hboot as well, then i use the alpharev tool and then i root again?
0.80 still does not have S-OFF so this is a problem!
Hello,
Here is a short Guide to get S-OFF if you are at HBOOT 0.80:
1. Make a full Backup of your current ROM.
2. Download RUU Buzz Froyo HTC WWE 2.22.405.1 Radio 13.55.55.24H 3.35.20.10 release 160191 signed.exe
3. Connect your Plhone to your PC and Install it, after 10 minutes you are on HBOOT 1.01.0001
4. Download Alpharev follow the instructions and install.
Now you are S-OFF!ยด
You ony have to Restore your ROM and enjoy!
Sorry for my bad English.
1. not sure, but i did and it worked, i used
RUU_Buzz_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2_22_405_1_Radio_13_55_55_2 4H_3_35_20_10_release_160191_signed.exe
from
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?ca...ile&model=Buzz
2.yes, follow this to get clockworkmod installed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14693680
ur phone needs to be in hboot 4 this to work
3. as far as i can tell not by defoult, but u installed ruu so yes
4. not sure, but i think there shouldnt be a broblem
5. if u run ruu, yes, hence fastboot method
i did a nand backup, installed ruu, ran alpharev, fastbot flash recovery, restoring nand backup as i type, and thats it.
another thing i was careful about is after nand backup, i switched to original sd card, so the ruu wouldnt put sense and other stuff on my primary sd. i switched back after flashing recovery. gl
Thank you!
I keep trying to enter my beta key and it says the key is invalid :S:S
Hmm I just flashed my phone with the new Hboot, ran alpharev and installed clockwork.
It worked perfectly, so maby you are somehow entering the wrong code...
Anyways It worked like a charm for me
(Windows 7 ultimate x64)

Help with ROM

Well I am fairly new to here so I might not be the best in asking and explaining.
I would like to install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1685433
But cannot seem to find a step by step instruction how to. I am very new to installing a ROM and need a lot of help that is much appreciated. Thanks
is your bootloader unlocked and/or are you s-off? do you have already flashed a recovery?
First of all I have no idea what or how bootloader is and what s-off and what is flashing a recovery?
I understand I am a total noob haha.
Read the stickies, they will bring you a lot further
First you will need to security-off your cellphone.
Afterwards you'll have to root the phone.
And then the custom rom fun begins!
So lemme understand, first I have to do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
Even for the ROM I want to run?
First you will have to find out what your Hboot version is.
You can do this by first shutting down the phone, and then holding on the volume down button while pushing the power button (no need to hold the power button).
Then you will have to search for a topic that shows you an S-OFF method for your Hboot version.
I wonder if you can help me find one for my specific version:
this is what I got
*** LOCKED ***
VIV PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.01.0001
RADIO-2822.01.08.14_M
eMMC-boot
not necessarily. you can unlock via htcdev.com/bootloader. this allows you to flash a recovery. it voids your varanty tho. if you want to go the "hard way" you follow the downgrade tutorial. your waranty will not void and you can unlock the full potential of your phone.
anyway: you need to perform one of those steps to flash a recovery what you need to flash a rom.
Ok so I have completed the one from htc, now how to I proceed to doing this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1685433
Not to be anoyying or anything but can someone please help me out, I have a clean phone I would like to get this ASAP so I can continue using my phone.
Mattviahtc said:
Ok so I have completed the one from htc, now how to I proceed to doing this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1685433
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have you already flashed a recovery? if not, follow this steps, to step 8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
after that you are ready to flash a rom. download the rom you want to flash and follow the instruction 8 to 14. in that example the author used cyanogenmod as rom but you can flash every rom the same way.
i just dont know if lpremix is functional at the moment. yesterday it gave me a bootloop.
For that specific one I want to install I need to install blackrose first, how do I proceed to doing that?
Since you are on hboot 2.0 already I don't think you need blackrose. If you want to install blackrose you have to gain s-off via revolutionary. If I were you I would try without blackrose and if it does not work I'd try to use niks ics Rom to see if the fault is because of blackrose. If it is you have to downgrade your hboot and gain s-off. There is a tutorial in the development forum.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA
Well I have done it all and booted but now it had been around 20 mins with just the htc logo and it seems to be getting warm. Should I wait some more? It seems its a very big file so I think it should take a while to boot for the first time.
Mattviahtc said:
Well I have done it all and booted but now it had been around 20 mins with just the htc logo and it seems to be getting warm. Should I wait some more? It seems its a very big file so I think it should take a while to boot for the first time.
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Have you fastboot flashed your boot.img? It wont boot without it.
Look up a guide in this forum because I don't know off the top of my head
20 minutes with the htc logo does not sound like booting at all
please try to flash niks we want ics rom, even if it is not sense4. it should boot after a maximum of 5 minutes. if that works you have to wait for a sense4 release that actually is confirmed to work.
edit: yeah and if you are still on your unlocked and s-on, dont forget to flash boot.img manually as markj338 stated above.
I have done that now when I boot it just starts the HTC logo and after a while it goes to Recolutionary
Now I really do need help ASAP as I cant even recieve calls and texts since im not in any ROM.
since you are bootlooping now to recovery we can clearly state that the rom you are using does not work. download a rom that is known to work 100% (android 2.3 (like ARHD or nik trinity) roms or niks android 4 rom). flash that rom.
the sense4 roms do not work 100% at this moment.
I have also tried this one now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687777
Yet still the same error, can you please link me to one that you mentioned?
Edit: I have also tried restoring, still keep getting this problem :l
Edit yet again: Apparently I need Blackrose for both of them. How can I install it since its ment to be installed when your booted into a ROM?

[Q] Unroot HTC ONE ROGERS issue

i have a htc one from my carrier here in canada ( ROGERS)
recently i have rooted the device via Hansoon All in One and it worked out great i had root access and my bootloader was showing unlocked of course
now im trying to unroot the device and get everything back to stock but i had forgotten to make a nanddroid back up of my original prior to root my device
i have searched all over xda forums and found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267435
i also downloaded this
http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1857-m7-cwm-nandroid-backup-cid-roger001-12963117/
nandroid backup that Whampahoofus had kindly posted Thank you very much
i have followed all instruction by flashing recovery image via adb/fastboot and boot image
i also went into CWM and flashed the zip as per instructions
then i relocked my bootloader via adb/fastboot
everything went according to plan but now when i try to do a OTA update it wont install all it does is reboot to bootloader
i also tried to search for a ROGERS RUU but i cant seem to find anywhere
i have been searching for almost 2-3 weeks and i can seem to get my ONE back to stock ROGERS and im just exhausted can anybody please help me ????
im not a very tech savvy guy and i dont know much about android as this is my second android phone i have had ( HTC HERO was my first)
so if i reply with a stupid question forgive me
I have the same problem. Cannot update..
chinqz said:
i have a htc one from my carrier here in canada ( ROGERS)
recently i have rooted the device via Hansoon All in One and it worked out great i had root access and my bootloader was showing unlocked of course
now im trying to unroot the device and get everything back to stock but i had forgotten to make a nanddroid back up of my original prior to root my device
i have searched all over xda forums and found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267435
i also downloaded this
http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1857-m7-cwm-nandroid-backup-cid-roger001-12963117/
nandroid backup that Whampahoofus had kindly posted Thank you very much
i have followed all instruction by flashing recovery image via adb/fastboot and boot image
i also went into CWM and flashed the zip as per instructions
then i relocked my bootloader via adb/fastboot
everything went according to plan but now when i try to do a OTA update it wont install all it does is reboot to bootloader
i also tried to search for a ROGERS RUU but i cant seem to find anywhere
i have been searching for almost 2-3 weeks and i can seem to get my ONE back to stock ROGERS and im just exhausted can anybody please help me ????
im not a very tech savvy guy and i dont know much about android as this is my second android phone i have had ( HTC HERO was my first)
so if i reply with a stupid question forgive me
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I rooted my HTC One and every time I go to install the OTA update, it just brings me to the bootloader. Nothing more then that. Is it because I didn't do a nandroid backup? Not too sure what that is. I'm also running stock Sense 5, no Roms or anything.
please help!
in order to install OTA, your phone needs a stock recovery, not a custom one.

[Q]Possible to revert to stock - HTC One Three UK

Hi There,
After just recently switching to Android I have been having great fun customising my phone in ways I could never with my iPhone.
I currently running the latest release of TWRP Recovery and Using the Android Revolution HD ROM.
While there is currently nothing wrong with my phone I was just wondering what my options are in terms of going as far back to stock as I can.
Being 1.54 I understand I will always have re-locked on my device until an exploit is found or if I fancied shelling out for a Java Card.
In the popular RUU, OTA, etc thread under the Nandroid section is a recovery which would be compatible with my CID.
M7 CWM Nandroid Backup / CID H3G__001 / 1.28.771.x
If I was to flash CVM and then proceed to restore this back and then flash the included recovery.img to my device 1. Would it work in the first place and 2. Would I be able to remove the Tampered warning.
Tbh I'm not overly worried about the warrenty. Espically being in the UK and our law covering things like this. But none the less I like being able to go down the simple root (See what I did there ) if I have to return the device.
Many Thanks and sorry for the noob question.
Syther101
1. Yes it should work
2. No it won't
You might also run into issues as you have 4.2.2 FW and will end up with a 4.1.2 ROM which might lead to touchscreen problems
Thanks for the reply Eddy. Yeah I was afraid of the touchscreen issue. Will have to have a tinker around when I get time.
From what I have read I was under the impression when you put the stock recovery abd stock ROM back on the device abd relocked the bootloader the tampered message would go.
Guess not then. Best just hope I don't have to return the device or wait for a new s-off
Thanks again
Syther101
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[Q] which Firmware should be Flashed on Sprint 831 C ? Confused !!

Dear All,
Pl. somebody may guide me as to which Firmware shall be the correct one, to Flash with the details of my Handset as below:-
1) Sprint 831 C - M8_WHL PVT SHIP - S- OFF,
2) CID - 11111111
3) HBOOT - 3.16.0.0000
4) Radio : 1.00.20.0120.
Further, Since the device came to me in the S-OFF and SuperSU installed on it (Rooted), I managed to install twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img, for which now I have backed up my complete system, and have nandroid backup for it.
Now, I am curious to install other custom rom as well, my earlier readings / understandings here & after googleling, warns me to do it untill I have the Firm ware updated.
My queries,
1) Should I download the RUU 1.5 GB 1) http://www.pocketables.com/2015/02/sprint-htc-one-m8-lollipop-via-otaruu.html or form here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-sprint/news/ and follow the instructions thereby.
2) May I at the liberty to install the Android Revolution HD ROM on HTC One M8 , available here : http://www.droidviews.com/install-android-revolution-hd-rom-on-htc-one-m8/
3) Will I loose, my S-OFF, Sim Unlock in doing above mentioned acts.
The snapshot of my device in bootloader mode is attached for your quick guidance.
Pl. help understand the above. Thank you all in advance.
Best Regards
Karan.
You can use the HK firmware from HTC USA website also. In fact I urge you to do this if you wish to use any Lollipop based ROM else you may face WiFi issues etc. It won't affect your S-off or anything. You can unlock your Bootloader also, in fact you should in my opinion.
I am using my 831c with ViperOneM8 4.3.0 which is reasonably stable to use as a daily driver.
I am using this with Reliance CDMA; no issues to report. You can find my guide to get rid of the annoying activation nag pop up. I'm traveling otherwise I'd link it here.
Edit: For CDMA in India or to get rid of activation pop-up, see here: http://www.rimweb.in/forums/topic/3...-on-htc-one-m8-hk-non-hk-edition-from-sprint/
Sent from my HTC One M8
Dear Sir,
First of all thank you so much for addressing so soon !! I appreciate that though travelling you took the courtesy for it.
Well, my device is GSM its not CDMA, Sir, my query is related to Firmware, can I use this file : 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_4.25.651.14_RUU.zip - hooked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173, if your answer is assertive I would go ahead with flashing in SD CARD, hope its not in contradiction with my HBOOT Version. Regarding unlocking Bootloader , Sir its already unlocked, do I need to do it again ?
Moreover, I would love to install the rom ViperOneM8 4.3.0, suggested by you as well.
Thank You once again.
Best Regards / Karan
karan_adhikari said:
Dear Sir,
First of all thank you so much for addressing so soon !! I appreciate that though travelling you took the courtesy for it.
Well, my device is GSM its not CDMA, Sir, my query is related to Firmware, can I use this file : 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_4.25.651.14_RUU.zip - hooked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173, if your answer is assertive I would go ahead with flashing in SD CARD, hope its not in contradiction with my HBOOT Version. Regarding unlocking Bootloader , Sir its already unlocked, do I need to do it again ?
Moreover, I would love to install the rom ViperOneM8 4.3.0, suggested by you as well.
Thank You once again.
Best Regards / Karan
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Hi Karan,
Your Bootloader isn't UNLOCKED. Your device is S-OFF but at least your Bootloader screenshot shows that your bootloader is still LOCKED. Could be an HBOOT trick, I don't know.
Well, you may be using your device as GSM only but be assured that it can also be used for CDMA if you want (INR 824 for unlimited calling, text and 3G is an amazing deal with Reliance CDMA.. LOL) but let's get back to your question.
I'd recommend flashing either of the two firmware files listed below. Since your phone has a SuperCID, you can even convert it to the Harman Kardon Edition (I don't know how much better/ worse it is honestly):
1. Harman Kardon Edition ROM: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-harman-kardon-edition-sprint/news/
2. Non-Harman Kardon Edition ROM: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-sprint/news/
They have the same fixes, etc., as far as I know. The Harman ROM has some audio enhancements that you may or may not need.
And yes, finally to answer your primary question, you can use the firmware that you have mentioned as well, I think it corresponds to the no. 2 link that I have posted.
You will need to remove some files to get rid of the activation nagger though. It keeps popping up "Hands Free Activation" and that is very annoying!
Good luck!
-buggerman
Hello sir,
Now, today I tried couple of things as below: -
As advised by you, firstly I attempted to unlock the Bootloader by using the Hasoon's AIO 2014 Toolkit, I booted in fastboot USB, even successfully got the Token Identifier submitted on HTC Dev however when tried to submit the bin file the command prompt window say error no device found. ( Pl. guide as what is going wrong , this process was repeated twice by me - NO Success found) .
Secondly, downloaded one of the files we discussed yesterday, the files i.e 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_4.25.651.14_RUU.zip, renamed to 0P6BIMG, kept in SD card (8 GB / EXFAT formatted), to which the device started scanning as soon as I attempted to enter the Bootloader mode (i.e Vol Dn + Pw), while scanning it says No Image / Wrong Image/ ( Pain full).
Finally, I also had a downloaded file of (Android_Revolution_HD-One_M8_41.0_866186), stated to be a Kitkat 4.4.2 rom, now assuming that I have already unlocked bootloader, I performed Install after wipe / Delvick Cache/Data/System, it went through whole installing however after coming on 100/- without my giving the command of reboot the device get's power offed. Thenafter performing the Vol Dn +Pw also it didn't responded , then tried Vol UP+Pw, which gave me the option to into recovery mode (TWRP ver 2.7.0.2) where I had the Backedup file, which was restored and that is how I saved my life.
Now, what is really going wrong not able to sum it up, even trying to unlock BLDR, does'nt help, request you intervention / help Sir.
Best Regards/Karan
karan_adhikari said:
Hello sir,
Now, today I tried couple of things as below: -
As advised by you, firstly I attempted to unlock the Bootloader by using the Hasoon's AIO 2014 Toolkit, I booted in fastboot USB, even successfully got the Token Identifier submitted on HTC Dev however when tried to submit the bin file the command prompt window say error no device found. ( Pl. guide as what is going wrong , this process was repeated twice by me - NO Success found) .
Secondly, downloaded one of the files we discussed yesterday, the files i.e 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_4.25.651.14_RUU.zip, renamed to 0P6BIMG, kept in SD card (8 GB / EXFAT formatted), to which the device started scanning as soon as I attempted to enter the Bootloader mode (i.e Vol Dn + Pw), while scanning it says No Image / Wrong Image/ ( Pain full).
Finally, I also had a downloaded file of (Android_Revolution_HD-One_M8_41.0_866186), stated to be a Kitkat 4.4.2 rom, now assuming that I have already unlocked bootloader, I performed Install after wipe / Delvick Cache/Data/System, it went through whole installing however after coming on 100/- without my giving the command of reboot the device get's power offed. Thenafter performing the Vol Dn +Pw also it didn't responded , then tried Vol UP+Pw, which gave me the option to into recovery mode (TWRP ver 2.7.0.2) where I had the Backedup file, which was restored and that is how I saved my life.
Now, what is really going wrong not able to sum it up, even trying to unlock BLDR, does'nt help, request you intervention / help Sir.
Best Regards/Karan
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You have TWRP it means your bootloader is already unlocked. You can go ahead and flash viper rom. even if you relocked because you have s-off you can flash anything.
To flash the zip, you can try directly from cmd by going to bootloader and type:
1 - "fastboot oem rebootRUU"
2 - "fastboot flash zip pathto.....zip"
This will format the internal memory 25GB and remove TWRP and return everything to stock.(if its the 1.5GB zip) You will not lose s-off.
Note: ARHD may not work on Sprint M8
Dear Sir,
Thanks for replying. Just to share I attempted to update the H/K 1.5 GB RUU stock file and got the success, however lost my SuperSU app, also root has gone as tried by installing rootchecker, which didn't gave the positive result.
Now my query is, that will I have to follow all the process of unlockng the btldr from HTC Dev, installing TWRP latest one, will I loose the S-off , Sim unlock etc... I am looking to install a ROM which has the Stock FM app in it, may I request you to suggest if any that shall work flawlessly in India.
Best Regards/ Karan
karan_adhikari said:
Dear Sir,
Thanks for replying. Just to share I attempted to update the H/K 1.5 GB RUU stock file and got the success, however lost my SuperSU app, also root has gone as tried by installing rootchecker, which didn't gave the positive result.
Now my query is, that will I have to follow all the process of unlockng the btldr from HTC Dev, installing TWRP latest one, will I loose the S-off , Sim unlock etc... I am looking to install a ROM which has the Stock FM app in it, may I request you to suggest if any that shall work flawlessly in India.
Best Regards/ Karan
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If you install any custom sense ROM like viper or badboy, it will be rooted.
As for stock FM, it should be included in custom sense ROMs.
You will not lose simlock or soff by doing anything mentioned.
However some people(including me) get simlocked randomly, if it happens to you, you can do twrp backup, follow instructions to simunlock then restore backup again no matter what rom you were using.
Vcek said:
If you install any custom sense ROM like viper or badboy, it will be rooted.
As for stock FM, it should be included in custom sense ROMs.
You will not lose simlock or soff by doing anything mentioned.
However some people(including me) get simlocked randomly, if it happens to you, you can do twrp backup, follow instructions to simunlock then restore backup again no matter what rom you were using.
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Thanks sir... will try to figure it out...
Best Regards / Karan

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