I need stock recovery for ATT 4.4.2, 165.44.10 in flashable zip format.
I got my soak test for 4.4.4, but I am on vacation so I don't have a PC to revert back to stock recovery.
Can anyone help me out?
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
cpetersen2791 said:
I need stock recovery for ATT 4.4.2, 165.44.10 in flashable zip format.
I got my soak test for 4.4.4, but I am on vacation so I don't have a PC to revert back to stock recovery.
Can anyone help me out?
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I seriously doubt you'll find that. Instead, (assuming you are rooted), download your choice of "Rashr", or "Flashify" from the market, and use it to flash the stock recovery.img file (attached). I had to zip it because the forum has a 10MB size limit. Just unzip it first and flash with Rashr/Flashify.
Also keep in mind that if you have made any changes to /system (including installing Xposed), the OTA will likely fail to install.
Personally, I wouldn't even consider trying to flash an OTA after having rooted and flashed custom recovery without a PC around. If anything goes wrong you're gonna be up a creek (if you get my drift) with no way to recover.
Good Luck
I signed up and got the email about the soak test, just wondering if they send another email with the update or if it will be an Ota. I just signed up a few days ago so who knows if I will even get one but I'd like to know what to look for thanks.
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
It was an Ota last time
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
cpetersen2791 said:
It was an Ota last time
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you get the ota ? I bet I signed up too late lol oh well at least I am in the program for future updates and its not like the moto x needs much work anyways first phone since i switched to android that im happy with !
superp32 said:
Did you get the ota ? I bet I signed up too late lol oh well at least I am in the program for future updates and its not like the moto x needs much work anyways first phone since i switched to android that im happy with !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The roll-out hasn't started yet. The current *best guess* given by 'those in the know' is that it will possibly start tomorrow night. If you signed up for the soak test, you will likely receive it once the test starts.
samwathegreat said:
The roll-out hasn't started yet. The current *best guess* given by 'those in the know' is that it will possibly start tomorrow night. If you signed up for the soak test, you will likely receive it once the test starts.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You just made my day lol thank you!
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
samwathegreat said:
I seriously doubt you'll find that. Instead, (assuming you are rooted), download your choice of "Rashr", or "Flashify" from the market, and use it to flash the stock recovery.img file (attached). I had to zip it because the forum has a 10MB size limit. Just unzip it first and flash with Rashr/Flashify.
Also keep in mind that if you have made any changes to /system (including installing Xposed), the OTA will likely fail to install.
Personally, I wouldn't even consider trying to flash an OTA after having rooted and flashed custom recovery without a PC around. If anything goes wrong you're gonna be up a creek (if you get my drift) with no way to recover.
Good Luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
QQ Sam, will that recovery also work for the T-Mobile GSM Version?
Also after flashing the recovery you need to flash twrp again i`m assuming?
qiuness said:
QQ Sam, will that recovery also work for the T-Mobile GSM Version?
Also after flashing the recovery you need to flash twrp again i`m assuming?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is the recovery for the T-Mobile variant. It may be the same - I haven't checked the MD5s.
I'm kinda confused as to why you need it though. The XT1053 has been on 4.4.3 for some time. Unless you are still on 4.4.2, and you want to update to 4.4.3....
The 4.4.4 rollout (or even the soak test) haven't started yet.
Regardless, this is what you need for when it does start. Keep in mind (as your probably already know) that if you have modified /system, the update might fail to install. Remember to uninstall Xposed if you are using that before you update as well.
And finally, yes, after you have successfully taken an OTA, you can simply flash TWRP back again.
So... Do I have the right kernel for Att?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
cpetersen2791 said:
So... Do I have the right kernel for Att?
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm on AT&T 4.4.2 stock USA and that's not the kernel I have, not sure if that's what your asking.
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
superp32 said:
I'm on AT&T 4.4.2 stock USA and that's not the kernel I have, not sure if that's what your asking.
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What does your kernel say?
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
superp32 said:
(Image)
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh wow! That's interesting....
Every Moto X Kernel I've seen (that was signed w/release keys) thus-far has the "hudsoncm" build. Now I'm really curious what is different about this one...
Or are you unlocked and you flashed a custom kernel?? I bet that's it - are you using "faux" kernel or something??
samwathegreat said:
Here is the recovery for the T-Mobile variant. It may be the same - I haven't checked the MD5s.
I'm kinda confused as to why you need it though. The XT1053 has been on 4.4.3 for some time. Unless you are still on 4.4.2, and you want to update to 4.4.3....
The 4.4.4 rollout (or even the soak test) haven't started yet.
Regardless, this is what you need for when it does start. Keep in mind (as your probably already know) that if you have modified /system, the update might fail to install. Remember to uninstall Xposed if you are using that before you update as well.
And finally, yes, after you have successfully taken an OTA, you can simply flash TWRP back again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks Sam, i`m on 4.4.2 and received the 4.4.4 update which i cannot install... I`ll flash the recovery you gave me, look for expsed and uninstall and update it.
I`ll keep you posted
cpetersen2791 said:
So... Do I have the right kernel for Att?
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I am confused. Do I have the right kernel for stock Att 4.4.2?
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
cpetersen2791 said:
So I am confused. Do I have the right kernel for stock Att 4.4.2?
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. The other one pictured by the other member posted does not appear to be stock. My guess is that they flashed a custom kernel at some point.
Yours appears to be the stock.
EDIT: upon further research, both appear to be stock Kernels. I'm wondering if the kernel in the SBF differs from the one in the OTA. That's all I can figure. You would *think* that every phone on the same build, whether updated via OTA or SBF/FXZ would have the same kernel build. Apparently not the case....
samwathegreat said:
Yes. The other one pictured by the other member posted does not appear to be stock. My guess is that they flashed a custom kernel at some point.
Yours appears to be the stock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool, now just waiting for the soak test!
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
Is recovery carrier dependent?
Related
Hi there,
Just wondering if there is S-Off on this device once it is rooted?
cheers,
telc said:
Hi there,
Just wondering if there is S-Off on this device once it is rooted?
cheers,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The developer version is lol
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But as for phones that ship s-on, not yet.
Not yet, only unlocked bootloader
Thanks guys. Might be a deal breaker for me...
telc said:
Thanks guys. Might be a deal breaker for me...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why would it be a deal breaker? Having S-On only means that you have to flash the boot.img manually which takes approx 5 seconds to do. You can still root and flash custom roms etc...
dr9722 said:
Why would it be a deal breaker? Having S-On only means that you have to flash the boot.img manually which takes approx 5 seconds to do. You can still root and flash custom roms etc...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess some people just don't like the super hard work of doing things manually. /sarcasm
Well, I had a One X for a while and flashing the boot everytime a new rom version was released or changing roms got a bit annoying after a while. I also like being able to flash a rom without being connecting to a PC to fastboot.
telc said:
Well, I had a One X for a while and flashing the boot everytime a new rom version was released or changing roms got a bit annoying after a while. I also like being able to flash a rom without being connecting to a PC to fastboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah "a bit annoying", that's as far as it goes. As for being a deal breaker, I don't think so.
Some roms don't require you to flash the boot.img manually, such as ARHD
Wasn't there an app that would allow you to flash the boot.img from the phone itself? I think I remember seeing it mentioned on the AT&T HOX boards, but I never used it.
They should stickie the soff issue so users don't need to ask.
Big letters soff not yet
Nothing against the op. Just saying for info purposes
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
dr9722 said:
Yeah "a bit annoying", that's as far as it goes. As for being a deal breaker, I don't think so.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Respect his opinion, you have your own view on it and obviously he has another
S-ON and locked bootloader is also what kept me away from this phone, starting on Samsung now and just going to port sense over.
This device can flash boot.img's, kernels, whatever from recovery. Unlike the one x with it's tegra processor. s-off doesn't really give you any benefits EXCEPT being able to downgrade firmware if you choose to do so.
rayford85 said:
This device can flash boot.img's, kernels, whatever from recovery. Unlike the one x with it's tegra processor. s-off doesn't really give you any benefits EXCEPT being able to downgrade firmware if you choose to do so.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
^^ If you're htcdev unlocked how can you flash baseband, newer hboot version etc.?
Since this is Qualcom, will the ATT Qualcom One X S-off method be a possibility? Certainly glad its not a tegra..
---------- Post added at 01:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:45 AM ----------
leerage said:
The developer version is lol
But as for phones that ship s-on, not yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So would this be the same version of dev phone HTC is taking pre-orders for? I didnt know it was s-off. I may cancel my att pre-order if so.
nugzo said:
Since this is Qualcom, will the ATT Qualcom One X S-off method be a possibility? Certainly glad its not a tegra..
---------- Post added at 01:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:45 AM ----------
So would this be the same version of dev phone HTC is taking pre-orders for? I didnt know it was s-off. I may cancel my att pre-order if so.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It has been confirmed from HTC that the dev phone is in fact not s-off
So don't cancel your ore order
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
leerage said:
The developer version is lol
But as for phones that ship s-on, not yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The developer version isn't. That's most likely a unit that reviewers have.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
rayford85 said:
This device can flash boot.img's, kernels, whatever from recovery. Unlike the one x with it's tegra processor. s-off doesn't really give you any benefits EXCEPT being able to downgrade firmware if you choose to do so.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You've used it? If so that's a very relieving change... coming from a HOX. I'd live with it anyway, but flashing kernels in recovery will save alot of headaches
M.
mattman83 said:
You've used it? If so that's a very relieving change... coming from a HOX. I'd live with it anyway, but flashing kernels in recovery will save alot of headaches
M.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No sorry. I haven't used it yet, few more weeks to wait for mine. But, with a Qualcomm processor you can flash kernels from recovery just fine. Look at ROMs like renovate for example, everything is from recovery now. I just don't see s off being a have to have thing like it was a couple years back with devices like the dhd. Tho s off could be useful to downgrade software ( flash an old ruu) or to change the unlocked flag back to locked for warranty purposes. Maybe I'll get lucky and get a s off one ** fingers crossed**
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Anybody who wants to flash custom kernels, should know the basic workings of ADB and fastboot. Some devs modify the ramdisk with their kernel, which can cause issues, if you decide to then flash another dev's kernel. A simple fastboot flash boot boot.img, will restore the stock ramdisk and save you a lot of grief.
Hey guys I am wanting to unroot my phone because for some reason my phone has no service now and I'm just having trouble finding which ruu file is for bell
Kian 11 said:
Hey guys I am wanting to unroot my phone because for some reason my phone has no service now and I'm just having trouble finding which ruu file is for bell
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
find your ruu here http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
Kian 11 said:
Hey guys I am wanting to unroot my phone because for some reason my phone has no service now and I'm just having trouble finding which ruu file is for bell
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol i get results found
No results*
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my unknown using Tapatalk
try the restore to stock for canadian users in my signature. Post back if any issues. Are you planning to return for warranty or just to get signal
Things dont happen on their own. So either you did something or the phone is toast.
SaHiLzZ said:
try the restore to stock for canadian users in my signature. Post back if any issues. Are you planning to return for warranty or just to get signal
Things dont happen on their own. So either you did something or the phone is toast.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well yeah just to get signal back. After I installed viper rom is when i started to get this probelm. Ive had the viper rom for awhile and if my phone died or i had to restart it would loose signal so basically i would have to restart the phone again to get it back but now for like the past 5 days it seems to have lost it for good
Kian 11 said:
Well yeah just to get signal back. After I installed viper rom is when i started to get this probelm. Ive had the viper rom for awhile and if my phone died or i had to restart it would loose signal so basically i would have to restart the phone again to get it back but now for like the past 5 days it seems to have lost it for good
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will suggest to S-OFF, and flash either x.x.401.x (International) or x.x.1540.x (US Dev) RUU.
SaHiLzZ said:
Will suggest to S-OFF, and flash either x.x.401.x (International) or x.x.1540.x (US Dev) RUU.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol well a little to late now i didecided to go back to stock and i was following this one video on youtube how to do it so the phone says it is relocked now but when i went to flash the ruu it kept on saying signature fail. and all i can do now is boot the phone into the bootloader. Any suggestions in how i could fix this??
You dug a deeper hole for yourself. Nice.
Well now you need to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery, and adb push or adb sideload a rom to get booting.
YouTube is good for videos only.
SaHiLzZ said:
You dug a deeper hole for yourself. Nice.
Well now you need to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery, and adb push or adb sideload a rom to get booting.
YouTube is good for videos only.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeap pretty much haha. and to unlock it again do i follow the same process of how i did it before on htc dev
[email protected] said:
find your ruu here http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kian 11 said:
Lol i get results found
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
[email protected] said:
View attachment 2629185
Sent from my unknown using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WOW, simply WOW
what he want's to compile his own kernel?
It's great you want to help, but if you are unsure, then maybe you should be honest enough to say so. don't pretend to know everything (nobody does, and I will be the first to admit it!!)
SaHiLzZ said:
You dug a deeper hole for yourself. Nice.
Well now you need to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery, and adb push or adb sideload a rom to get booting.
YouTube is good for videos only.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
at OP, please disregard 99MB """RUU"""" (not sure how many quotes i can put)
go with @SaHiLzZ
What are you talking about? The first post ask for an RUU. If it's not what's wanted then so be it. But when did compiling a kernel ever occur in this equation? Do you know how to use HTC dev to find ruu's? It's all in the same spot. Been that way since the website opened. If an ruu exist it will appear in all after search is done.
If a full one isn't there then it isn't there. But it's a good spot to look.
Sent from my unknown using Tapatalk
No its NOT a good place to find RUUs, and should not be the first place to look.
OP, best to look at WRITTEN guides (couple linked in my Sig) to get your phone booting.
---------- Post added at 03:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:44 PM ----------
[email protected] said:
What are you talking about? The first post ask for an RUU. If it's not what's wanted then so be it. But when did compiling a kernel ever occur in this equation? Do you know how to use HTC dev to find ruu's? It's all in the same spot. Been that way since the website opened. If an ruu exist it will appear in all after search is done.
If a full one isn't there then it isn't there. But it's a good spot to look.
Sent from my unknown using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You also don't know that Canadian HTC Ones never had their RUU released.
hmm :angel:
[email protected] said:
What are you talking about?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not exactly sure.
[email protected] said:
The first post ask for an RUU.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I am aware of that.
[email protected] said:
If it's not what's wanted then so be it. But when did compiling a kernel ever occur in this equation?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because you linked the kernel source codes.
[email protected] said:
Do you know how to use HTC dev to find ruu's?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, I don't.
[email protected] said:
It's all in the same spot. Been that way since the website opened. If an ruu exist it will appear in all after search is done.
If a full one isn't there then it isn't there. But it's a good spot to look.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really.
nkk71 said:
hmm :angel:
I'm not exactly sure.
Yes, I am aware of that.
Because you linked the kernel source codes.
Actually, I don't.
Really.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yo Mufasa... you have time to look at my patch ?? :angel:
Hello all, looking for a little guidance.
My symptoms: My phone (non hk, m8) boots and then reboots after about 3-4 seconds. I can't get through the initial set up at all.
I unlocked using the htc dev option, I don't have s-off, I flashed twrp 2.7.1.0,
I flashed the GPE 4.4.4 from within twrp and as per the instructions, followed that up by flashing the boot.img using fastboot. EDIT*** I also wiped cache, dalvik, and data prior to initial boot.
Everything went smoothly and I started the initial boot, it gets past google logo and the boot animation and it even starts the initial set up, after about 3 seconds it reboots.
I came from latest everything totally stock. (the .10 radio, and 4.4.3 stock rom) I accepted all the OTAs on stock then started the switch to GPE.
Anyone else experience this or know what I should look into to resolve this?
- Thanks in advance.
Update: I am fairly certain this has to do with SuperSU - I will attempt re-installing and ensuring SuperSu is flashed and ready to go before booting.
Update: Final edit - RESOLVED
For anyone else dealing with this, it is a matter of ensuring that SuperSu is flashed prior to booting. Once you've installed the rom, flash latest supersu and then boot as normal.
Same Problem
It'sbeen awhile since I've rooted. I am however having this same issue. How do I go about getting only a flashable SuperSU file? I looked it up and the only thing im getting is a flashable recovery. Any help would be greatly appreciated seeing how my phone is useless atm. Thanks
jonathan111889 said:
It'sbeen awhile since I've rooted. I am however having this same issue. How do I go about getting only a flashable SuperSU file? I looked it up and the only thing im getting is a flashable recovery. Any help would be greatly appreciated seeing how my phone is useless atm. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can get it from here. http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip
Sent from my lair.
Back in service!
Thank you so much! Any reason why were the only two that seem to have ran in gto this problem?
jonathan111889 said:
Thank you so much! Any reason why were the only two that seem to have ran in gto this problem?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had the same exact problem! I thought I was just doing something completely wrong lol
S-Off
Anyone had any luck obtaining S-Off with this rom? I tried using firewater but every time I get the "whelp, you can't use firewater" message. Any pointers on what I could be doing wrong
jonathan111889 said:
Anyone had any luck obtaining S-Off with this rom? I tried using firewater but every time I get the "whelp, you can't use firewater" message. Any pointers on what I could be doing wrong
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're not doing anything wrong... Firewater only works on some M8s. You should definitely not be trying it in the GPE rom. Stock is what you want.
If you continue to get that message on a stock ROM you'll need to use SunShine S-off instead (I have a feeling that going back stock won't help the issue but it's recommended to be as close to stock as possible).
Sent from my HTC M8
Magnum_Enforcer said:
If you continue to get that message on a stock ROM you'll need to use SunShine S-off instead.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm currently on the GPE Rom. Does that matter?
jonathan111889 said:
I'm currently on the GPE Rom. Does that matter?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In the end it probably won't but it's recommended to be as close to stock as possible, meaning you should be on a Sense ROM.
Sent from my HTC M8
Magnum_Enforcer said:
In the end it probably won't but it's recommended to be as close to stock as possible, meaning you should be on a Sense ROM
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anyone know where to get a stock rom thats not the HK edition? I have the original m8
jonathan111889 said:
Anyone know where to get a stock rom thats not the HK edition? I have the original m8
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First post of the thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2736048
Sent from my HTC M8
Magnum_Enforcer said:
If you continue to get that message on a stock ROM you'll need to use SunShine S-off instead (I have a feeling that going back stock won't help the issue but it's recommended to be as close to stock as possible).
Sent from my HTC M8
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah he stated that he was trying to use firewater on a GPE rom... My suggestion was to flash to a stock rom, not go back to stock entirely.
Ahh **** finz you changed your sn... Didn't even realize...
gunfromsako said:
Yeah he stated that he was trying to use firewater on a GPE rom... My suggestion was to flash to a stock rom, not go back to stock entirely.
Ahh **** finz you changed your sn... Didn't even realize...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha, yep
Sup man?
Sent from my HTC M8
Magnum_Enforcer said:
Haha, yep
Sup man?
Sent from my HTC M8
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not much just picked up my M8 HK on Friday... Time to start being more active again. Now if I could just get you to change that avatar Lol...
gunfromsako said:
Not much just picked up my M8 HK on Friday... Time to start being more active again. Now if I could just get you to change that avatar Lol...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not likely
Sent from my HTC M8
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
A little cropping and that will do you just fine... And yes I realize that it is a red whitesox hat.
Can't flash
I am actually unable to flash any ROM. I just get a fail any time I try to flash. I'm currently on gpe rom. Anyone else having this issue
jonathan111889 said:
I am actually unable to flash any ROM. I just get a fail any time I try to flash. I'm currently on gpe rom. Anyone else having this issue
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Recovery log?
Hello guys,
I have the official Samsung s4 active update to 5.0.1 but I want to root my phone to install roms. How can I do?
I tried to root it in many ways but I failed.
Try root using towelroot, can search from google. Afterthat update supersu using CWM.
arnaldus said:
Hello guys,
I have the official Samsung s4 active update to 5.0.1 but I want to root my phone to install roms. How can I do?
I tried to root it in many ways but I failed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. Download CWM flashable SuperSU 2.46 or newer and put it to device.
2. Flash custom recovery. CWM, Phills or multirom TWRP by Odin.
3. DO NOT ALLOW SYSTEM TO BOOT !!!!!!! after flash. Go directly into recovery bu pressing 3 buttons and install SuperSU.
arnaldus said:
Hello guys,
I have the official Samsung s4 active update to 5.0.1 but I want to root my phone to install roms. How can I do?
I tried to root it in many ways but I failed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
d8389 method is working, more details explained here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56955843 about going from stock to custom recovery.
As a XDA member since 2013 you should know about forum rules. Your request is not something you have developed. Questions belong in Q&A or General regardless of phone model.
Thanks everybody.
Sorry for being off topic
Does this work with the Samsung s4 active i537
blunk2000 said:
Does this work with the Samsung s4 active i537
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. To be able to root, you have to be on kit kat. There is a way to upgrade to lollipop while keeping root, but there is no way to root lollipop directly
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
No. To be able to root, you have to be on kit kat. There is a way to upgrade to lollipop while keeping root, but there is no way to root lollipop directly
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a way to downgrade to KitKat?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
blunk2000 said:
Is there a way to downgrade to KitKat?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, download this file, extract all four files from inside the .zip, flash all four files with Odin simultaneously (see image below to see what I mean). This will wipe any files and settings you have saved and return the phone to factory condition, so make sure to back up anything important. Also it's a long process (5-10 minutes) and will at some point boot the phone into recovery, it's important to leave the phone plugged in and untouched, let it do its thing until it's fine and boots into kitkat
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And this is for my phone? Not the i9295
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
blunk2000 said:
And this is for my phone? Not the i9295
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I have the exact sane phone
OK then. I will proceed! When I actually do it I will return and tell how it went. Thanks
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
blunk2000 said:
OK then. I will proceed! When I actually do it I will return and tell how it went. Thanks
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem. Once you're on kitkat, it's really easy to root, you just use towelroot, which is a one-click root app
Then how would I get back to lollipop and keep the root? Are you on lollipop with root?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
blunk2000 said:
Then how would I get back to lollipop and keep the root? Are you on lollipop with root?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am on lollipop rooted and you can be too once you've rooted kitkat with towelroot. This is how you do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-active/general/how-to-update-to-i537oc6-5-0-1-t3089355
d8389 said:
1. Download CWM flashable SuperSU 2.46 or newer and put it to device.
2. Flash custom recovery. CWM, Phills or multirom TWRP by Odin.
3. DO NOT ALLOW SYSTEM TO BOOT !!!!!!! after flash. Go directly into recovery bu pressing 3 buttons and install SuperSU.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cant i just hard reset my phone to factory setings to get back to kitkat if im nt worried about starting over? would that be easier then this method?
Jsturg1990 said:
Cant i just hard reset my phone to factory setings to get back to kitkat if im nt worried about starting over? would that be easier then this method?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not if you're already on lollipop, that that's not how factory reset works. Are you asking for the i537 or i9295?
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Not if you're already on lollipop, that that's not how factory reset works. Are you asking for the i537 or i9295?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I537 im still figuring all this stuff out. i have never used odin before or flashed anything. so im kinda worried about it. but im downloading odin now
Can you show me that you have the same phone lol. I have just had a bad experiences before when I bricked a few phones with the wrong firmware.
blunk2000 said:
Can you show me that you have the same phone lol. I have just had a bad experiences before when I bricked a few phones with the wrong firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok every time I try to post the picture here it screws up, so I'm attaching it to the bottom of this post.
And yes, for the second time, I am on lollipop rooted. And the firmware file I linked you too earlier is for the I537, as I said. I've used it before successfully, multiple times
This is a Safe Upgrade to the latest Lollipop firmware (N910VVRU2BOG5) for VZW Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V), both Retail & Developer Editions.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Source: http://goo.gl/PNuDr3
★ What do you mean by "Safe Upgrade"?
The latest N910VVRU2BOG5 bootloader is incremented; i.e., if you take the OTA or flash the official firmware via Odin, you won't be able to downgrade.
For Retail Edition: This is very important if you want to gain ROOT access when available & keep it over OTAs then.
For Developer Edition: If the bootloader is incremented with any coming OTA, it'll block your unlocked bootloader for good & you'll end up with a Retail Edition.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check this thread for more details!
Safe upgrade allows you to downgrade to any previous firmware (KK or LP)...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
★ Disclaimer:THIS SERVICE IS FREE OF CHARGE, USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT !
★ Instructions:
Extract the N910VVRU2BOG5_StockRestore.tar.md5 file using 7-Zip
Extract Odin v3.10.7 & open it
Reboot to Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the N910VVRU2BOG5_StockRestore.tar.md5 file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back & wait a few minutes
Reboot into recovery (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up)
Wipe data (Factory Reset)
Reboot to system
Special Instructions:
For Retail Edition coming from KK, flash N910VVRU1BOAF_Bootloaders.tar.md5 via Odin
<<<>>>
For Developer Edition, flash TWRP recovery, SuperSU & MultiSystem/Patched Kernel
DO NOT FLASH RETAIL BOORLOADER, IT WILL LOCK YOUR DEVICE !
UNCHECK "REACTIVATION LOCK" IN SETTINGS/SECURITY !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Downloads:
N910VVZW2BOG5 Stock Restore: N910VVRU2BOG5_StockRestore.tar.md5.7z
md5: 779b5801b9a7dccd51c0b7782d37fc21
N910VVRU1BOAF Bootloaders (RetEd ONLY): N910VVRU1BOAF_Bootloaders.tar.md5.7z
md5: deeef3cde3941572b036c0f6ea6e92b3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks..hsbadr BTW do you have the developer edition of the note 4?
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
Wow, you really turn this stuff over quick! I looked at your post while clocking out from work at 4:30, you said you were still downloading it. I just got home at 5:30, and you have a new thread, and links/upload already finished! WOW!
EDIT: Seems you have yet to finish uploading the BOG5 tar. Patiently (kind of) waiting at my computer. lol Im going to need a new F5 button before long!
jr_718 said:
Thanks..hsbadr BTW do you have the developer edition of the note 4?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup. It's the best device available considering Note 5 as a downgrade except for the design that most users cover with a case anyway!
chevycam94 said:
Wow, you really turn this stuff over quick! I looked at your post while clocking out from work at 4:30, you said you were still downloading it. I just got home at 5:30, and you have a new thread, and links/upload already finished! WOW!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Available for download...
Under special instructions, it says to flash the OAF bootloader if coming from Kit Kat (I'm on NJ5). When are we supposed to do this? After we flash the OG5 stockrestore and reboot?
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
vdub2pt0 said:
Under special instructions, it says to flash the OAF bootloader if coming from Kit Kat (I'm on NJ5). When are we supposed to do this? After we flash the OG5 stockrestore and reboot?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1st, that'sonly for the retail edition. Then, you can do it anytime to fix the auto-brightness issues with KK bootloader. That being said, it's recommended to flash OG5 stock restore & reboot again to download mode to flash OAF bootloader, before the 1st boot.
Okay that's what I was going to do. So I'd be fine to stay on my current bootloader if I don't care about the auto brightness?
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
vdub2pt0 said:
Okay that's what I was going to do. So I'd be fine to stay on my current bootloader if I don't care about the auto brightness?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, but why?
I guess as long as it is still able to be downgraded, it doesn't matter. It's not like the new one would help me in any way though.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
For some reason I thought that flashing the BOG5 upgrade would wipe the whole phone and reset me to a literal "factory fresh" state. But apparently, it left EVERYTHING in tact, but DID still do the upgrade. I wanted to start fresh so I could go back to a clean system and start over. So I had to do a factory reset. No biggie. Just wanted a clean slate. Looks like Im back up and running smooth. I was on BOAF bootloader already, so I didnt flash the bootloader again this time. I should still be good, right? Havent checked the bootloader post-flash yet.
Also @hsbadr, do you mind if I mirror your Safe Upgrade files on my website/server? Always ask before I do anything. Links to my site in my signature. Also, I can include any direct links back here, or two another location of your choosing. All proper credits given.
chevycam94 said:
For some reason I thought that flashing the BOG5 upgrade would wipe the whole phone and reset me to a literal "factory fresh" state. But apparently, it left EVERYTHING in tact, but DID still do the upgrade. I wanted to start fresh so I could go back to a clean system and start over. So I had to do a factory reset. No biggie. Just wanted a clean slate. Looks like Im back up and running smooth. I was on BOAF bootloader already, so I didnt flash the bootloader again this time. I should still be good, right? Havent checked the bootloader post-flash yet.
Also @hsbadr, do you mind if I mirror your Safe Upgrade files on my website/server? Always ask before I do anything. Links to my site in my signature. Also, I can include any direct links back here, or two another location of your choosing. All proper credits given.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
NP! If you followed OP instructions, you'll wipe data (factory reset) in recovery, before 1st boot.
I actually did a factory reset AFTER first boot. Any real difference in effectiveness? Seems to be good.
Im taking it thats a YES on mirroring your files? Just making sure. lol
Thank you hsbadr... you're just awesome! Donated!
chevycam94 said:
I actually did a factory reset AFTER first boot. Any real difference in effectiveness? Seems to be good.
Im taking it thats a YES on mirroring your files? Just making sure. lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No diff. & yes, you may mirror the files...
nahoku said:
Thank you hsbadr... you're just awesome! Donated!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're welcome. Thanks for the support! Greatly appreciated.
Thank you, these are greatly appreciated.
jsk23 said:
Thank you, these are greatly appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're welcome.
OK, so I've started to upload all 5 stock firmwares (ANI1 through BOG5), as well as both Safe Upgrades by @hsbadr (BOF1 and BOG5). At the speed of my home cable, it will take at least a day, maybe more. Still working on the site layout, instructions, and links. When its finished, I will post a link to the site as well as directly to the Note 4 section.
chevycam94 said:
OK, so I've started to upload all 5 stock firmwares (ANI1 through BOG5), as well as both Safe Upgrades by @hsbadr (BOF1 and BOG5). At the speed of my home cable, it will take at least a day, maybe more. Still working on the site layout, instructions, and links. When its finished, I will post a link to the site as well as directly to the Note 4 section.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there not already a thread with all that info?
balla48801 said:
Is there not already a thread with all that info?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, but all the info that I'm adding to my site, is scattered throughout various threads and other webpages. I'm making a centralized location for everything. No more mass bookmarks, remembering threads, and since my site is highly optimized, it should save a LOT of data for those that browse on their phone. I also re-compressed all the huge files, shrinking them by about 300MB each to save some bandwidth.
Just picked up a note4 yesterday, it has N910VVRU2BOF1 on it and there is an OTA I'm not taking. I'm guessing the OTA is 2BOG5?
Anyway, will this work for me coming from a stock/retail N910VVRU2BOF1 phone?
Thanks in advance!