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Hboot and Firmware

If since I've got my phone I am on custom rom. There's no way to get an update on a firmware or Hboot other than being on a stock ROM and received OTA?

for OTA you must have stock rom, recovery, kernel e no root but you can flash hboot and firmware manually via fastboot if S-OFF
p.s. sorry for my english

nisby said:
for OTA you must have stock rom, recovery, kernel e no root but you can flash hboot and firmware manually via fastboot if S-OFF
p.s. sorry for my english
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But by flashing custom rom, I don't update firmware?

no custom roms are based on a version of firmware but don't update your firmware on install. only official HTC OTA update your firmware,hboot,radio,recovery..... but if you are S-OFF you can flash it via fastboot

Gufsl1 said:
But by flashing custom rom, I don't update firmware?
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The ROM and the firmware are seperate.
The firmware usually contains hboot.
Custom ROMs do not include firmware.
The OTA includes firmware as well as a ROM patch and must be flashed together with ROM and Recovery both stock.
You can update the firmware manually.
If you want to flash a modified firmware (e.g., recovery & kernel removed), or a firmware for a different CID/MID/Part number you need S-Off.

BenPope said:
The ROM and the firmware are seperate.
The firmware usually contains hboot.
Custom ROMs do not include firmware.
The OTA includes firmware as well as a ROM patch and must be flashed together with ROM and Recovery both stock.
You can update the firmware manually.
If you want to flash a modified firmware (e.g., recovery & kernel removed), or a firmware for a different CID/MID/Part number you need S-Off.
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Restoring from NAndroid backup is something reliable?

Gufsl1 said:
Restoring from NAndroid backup is something reliable?
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I've never had a problem.

Gufsl1 said:
Restoring from NAndroid backup is something reliable?
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restoring a nandroid will not update your firmware or hboot
theirs 2 ways to update firmware the way HTC does it is with a RUU or OTA update
But since we have s-off you can simply get s-off and flash any firmware you like
look here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506

clsA said:
restoring a nandroid will not update your firmware or hboot
theirs 2 ways to update firmware the way HTC does it is with a RUU or OTA update
But since we have s-off you can simply get s-off and flash any firmware you like
look here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
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It did yes... It was a nandroid backup from stock Rogers ... so I just put the stock recovery and everything was working and updating!

[Q] Firmware update without S-OFF by switching back to StockRom and Update?

Hi everybody.
my HTC one has Viper 5.8 running with S-ON and i like it that way.
I never updated the Firmware since i moved from the 4.2.2 stock rom. (i have nandroid backup of the stock rom)
I am a bit scared doing S-OFF "just" to update firmware, hboot and radio, I know it should be easy to do, but i just don't want to.
So i thought that maybe i can flash back to the stock rom, then make the offical HTC update to 4.3 sense 6 (should also flash newest firmware right?) and then unlock the bootloader again, flash twrp and custom rom again.
Would that work? Is there something i have to pay attention to?
thx for any help!!!!

sancho777 said:
Hi everybody.
my HTC one has Viper 5.8 running with S-ON and i like it that way.
I never updated the Firmware since i moved from the 4.2.2 stock rom. (i have nandroid backup of the stock rom)
I am a bit scared doing S-OFF "just" to update firmware, hboot and radio, I know it should be easy to do, but i just don't want to.
So i thought that maybe i can flash back to the stock rom, then make the offical HTC update to 4.3 sense 6 (should also flash newest firmware right?) and then unlock the bootloader again, flash twrp and custom rom again.
Would that work? Is there something i have to pay attention to?
thx for any help!!!!
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Since you don't want S-Off, that is your best option. I would follow closely @Mike1986 [GUIDE] Complete Flashing Guide | Rooting | Going Back To Stock it is for those who are S-On.

Thanks, I will follow the guide.
But I have one more question:
Can I do the official HTC update from the htc stock rom while I still have custom recovery and bootloader unlocked?
Can't find any any info if there is any risk involved not changing back first to stock recovery and bootloader relocked before doing the update.
I guess recovery will be overwritten by the official update?!?

You need stock recovery and locked bootloader to take updates

SaHiLzZ said:
You need stock recovery and locked bootloader to take updates
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you don't need a locked bootloader to get an official ota update,however,you do need to flash a stock recovery !!.
I went through the ota update method to update my firmware as for some reason my htc one wouldn't s-off and I felt that it wasn't running as it should on custom roms with the old firmware.
I started off with a flashable zip -4.06.1540.2,developer edition then ota updates,always doing a nand backup of rom.
always pull the stock recovery image from the ota before updating...
i'm now running 5.11.1540.9 firmware and all custom roms are running good...
if you google 4.06.1540.2 dev edition flashable zip you should find it,if not,i can upload it too somewhere for you...
an official htc ota update changes your firmware and installs a stock recovery..
its a bit long winded this way,but,it was the only way for me !!

markb63 said:
I started off with a flashable zip -4.06.1540.2,developer edition then ota updates,always doing a nand backup of rom.
always pull the stock recovery image from the ota before updating...
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First thank you for sharing your experience.
When you say "zip -4.06.1540.2,developer edition" then you mean the rom, correct?
Why would you pull the stock recovery from the OTA before updating? What would be the consequence of leaving it in?
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so i would download the odexed stock rom from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48111304
and afterwards flash the according recovery.img, correct?
i guess it is no problem that my phone (and their for the bootloader) was not a developer edition

sancho777 said:
First thank you for sharing your experience.
When you say "zip -4.06.1540.2,developer edition" then you mean the rom, correct?
Why would you pull the stock recovery from the OTA before updating? What would be the consequence of leaving it in?
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yeah,it's a full flashable rom,that can be installed by custom recovery,when I say pull the stock recovery,i mean copy it to a folder on your pc,always best to have the matching recovery for your stock rom.

[REQUEST] HTC One Developer Edition Stock 4.4

Hi,
I'm looking for a CWM/TWRP/RUU of the Developer Edition 4.4.2 ROM, which doesn't seem to be on the HTC Dev site and doesn't download from the only other link I found - htc1guru.
Would someone with the DevEd phone please take a backup on TWRP or CWM, upload it and share? It'd be much appreciated.
Cheers!

athiskir said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a CWM/TWRP/RUU of the Developer Edition 4.4.2 ROM, which doesn't seem to be on the HTC Dev site and doesn't download from the only other link I found - htc1guru.
Would someone with the DevEd phone please take a backup on TWRP or CWM, upload it and share? It'd be much appreciated.
Cheers!
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I have a TWRP nandroid of 4.4.3 (6.07.1540.1) dev edition not the 4.4.2. Do you want it? You could restore this backup and flash the matching firmware if needed.

alray said:
I have a TWRP nandroid of 4.4.3 (6.07.1540.1) dev edition not the 4.4.2. Do you want it? You could restore this backup and flash the matching firmware if needed.
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That would be brilliant! Please share it!

athiskir said:
That would be brilliant! Please share it!
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6.07.1540.1 twrp nandroid backup
MD5: e54d3783684befb4c8c02b2f26f3c9ad
If you need to update your firmware to 6.07.1540.1 here is the firmware.zip file (firmware patch included in the 6.07.1540.1 ota update). Note that this only contain firmware files to be patched from 5.11.1540.9 to 6.07.1540.1. Only flash this file if your phone is curently on 5.11.1540.9 or this could brick your phone.
MD5: 191dd7ab51fa69ee96d976bd0ddf18bf
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot reboot
If your phone is not on 5.11.1540.9 and you want to update your firmware to 6.07.1540.1 so you can take future ota, you'll need s-off to flash the complete firmware compiled by Seyaru in the dev edition thread here
After restoring the backup and flashing the firmware patch, you'll be stock and ready to take futures ota update.

alray said:
6.07.1540.1 twrp nandroid backup
MD5: e54d3783684befb4c8c02b2f26f3c9ad
If you need to update your firmware to 6.07.1540.1 here is the firmware.zip file (firmware patch included in the 6.07.1540.1 ota update). Note that this only contain firmware files to be patched from 5.11.1540.9 to 6.07.1540.1. Only flash this file if your phone is curently on 5.11.1540.9 or this could brick your phone.
MD5: 191dd7ab51fa69ee96d976bd0ddf18bf
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot reboot
If your phone is not on 5.11.1540.9 and you want to update your firmware to 6.07.1540.1 so you can take future ota, you'll need s-off to flash the complete firmware compiled by Seyaru in the dev edition thread here
After restoring the backup and flashing the firmware patch, you'll be stock and ready to take futures ota update.
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I'm really sorry about this, but I'd like both the Nandroid and the modified firmware, but both of them are on mega. Is there any other site where you've got these files? Mega is blocked where I am and TOR doesn't let me add on the extension to download the nandroid (>1GB).
Once again, I'm really sorry, but any help would be appreciated!

athiskir said:
I'm really sorry about this, but I'd like both the Nandroid and the modified firmware, but both of them are on mega. Is there any other site where you've got these files? Mega is blocked where I am and TOR doesn't let me add on the extension to download the nandroid (>1GB).
Once again, I'm really sorry, but any help would be appreciated!
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So which upload site is not blocked by your government? I thought India only wanted to block those sites for FIFA 2014 event, looks like they have taken advantage of this event to permanently block these sites....
I can re-upload just tell me on which website. I already used all my 50GB monthly bandwidth from my ISP and will only be able to upload that file again in 2 days (22 Oct EDT)
unless someone else here already downloaded the file and want to upload it again?
Is there any method to bypass blocked sites you can use like a proxy server so you can access mega.co.nz?

alray said:
So which upload site is not blocked by your government? I thought India only wanted to block those sites for FIFA 2014 event, looks like they have taken advantage of this event to permanently block these sites....
I can re-upload just tell me on which website. I already used all my 50GB monthly bandwidth from my ISP and will only be able to upload that file again in 2 days (22 Oct EDT)
unless someone else here already downloaded the file and want to upload it again?
Is there any method to bypass blocked sites you can use like a proxy server so you can access mega.co.nz?
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I got the files, I got someone to reupload them for me, cheers.
So I just extract the ZIP and restore from it, then flash the firmware package, right?

athiskir said:
I got the files, I got someone to reupload them for me, cheers.
So I just extract the ZIP and restore from it, then flash the firmware package, right?
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unzip the backup and push all files to your twrp back folder, then restore the backup. boot the phone and confirm that the rom is working correctly.
Then update the firmware using the package I have uploaded (only if already on 5.11.1540.9 firmware) (s-on + locked/re-locked bootloader)
or use Seyrayu's firmware if not aleady on 5.11.1540.9 (s-off required)

alray said:
unzip the backup and push all files to your twrp back folder, then restore the backup. boot the phone and confirm that the rom is working correctly.
Then update the firmware using the package I have uploaded (only if already on 5.11.1540.9 firmware) (s-on + locked/re-locked bootloader)
or use Seyrayu's firmware if not aleady on 5.11.1540.9 (s-off required)
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Thanks a million mate! Yeah, I unzipped and ADB Pushed and restored. Just flashed the firmware. Everything back to stock. Cheers!

athiskir said:
Thanks a million mate! Yeah, I unzipped and ADB Pushed and restored. Just flashed the firmware. Everything back to stock. Cheers!
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you are welcome, glad it worked :highfive:

[Q] Help...stuck at HTC screen

Please help I unlocked and loaded twrp. Then I flashed the latest Bad Boys Rom 4.4.3 and now I am stuck at the HTC screen. I can't get it to do anything. I have read and tried for hours to RUU or find some way to get a ROM to boot. I am lost...any help much appreciated!

kpahl1973 said:
Please help I unlocked and loaded twrp. Then I flashed the latest Bad Boys Rom 4.4.3 and now I am stuck at the HTC screen. I can't get it to do anything. I have read and tried for hours to RUU or find some way to get a ROM to boot. I am lost...any help much appreciated!
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Did you fastboot flash the boot image?
What firmware are you on?
Which version of TWRP did you flash?

Captain_Throwback said:
Did you fastboot flash the boot image?
What firmware are you on?
Which version of TWRP did you flash?
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I used the One_M8_ALL-in -One-Kit_v to get root and to flash trwp 2.7.0.2. I didn't mess with the firmware but I know I was on 4.4.2 and it wanted to take the update but I didn't allow it. I flashed Bad Boyz 4.4.3 latest version...And I do feel dumb for doing that. Wasnt thinking. NOw I am stuck on the white htc screen and cant even get it off by holding the power down button.

kpahl1973 said:
I used the One_M8_ALL-in -One-Kit_v to get root and to flash trwp 2.7.0.2. I didn't mess with the firmware but I know I was on 4.4.2 and it wanted to take the update but I didn't allow it. I flashed Bad Boyz 4.4.3 latest version...And I do feel dumb for doing that. Wasnt thinking. NOw I am stuck on the white htc screen and cant even get it off by holding the power down button.
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Ok I was just able to get it back to the bootloader and recovery. Thats a positive step. So what do I need to run? I am not S OFF and dont have a rom loaded at the moment. Any help appreciated. I dont want to mess it up any more than I have.

kpahl1973 said:
Ok I was just able to get it back to the bootloader and recovery. Thats a positive step. So what do I need to run? I am not S OFF and dont have a rom loaded at the moment. Any help appreciated. I dont want to mess it up any more than I have.
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Does anyone have an old 4.4.2 rom I can load to get me going? I know I need to s off and right now I need to get my phone up and running for work and need an older rom that works with current firmware. Thanks so much for any help. I am dead in the water at the moment.

kpahl1973 said:
Does anyone have an old 4.4.2 rom I can load to get me going? I know I need to s off and right now I need to get my phone up and running for work and need an older rom that works with current firmware. Thanks so much for any help. I am dead in the water at the moment.
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http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...L-Stock-Rooted-Base-2-16-651-4-(Android-4-4-3)
Don't forget to fastboot flash the boot image, and you'll need to download SuperSU and flash the zip after you flash the ROM for it to boot up completely.

Captain_Throwback said:
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...L-Stock-Rooted-Base-2-16-651-4-(Android-4-4-3)
Don't forget to fastboot flash the boot image, and you'll need to download SuperSU and flash the zip after you flash the ROM for it to boot up completely.
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Thanks Captain...how do you fastboot flash a .zip file? never done that before...I have flashed a image file but not a zip. I have downloaded your rom and waiting to make sure I flash your 0P6BIMG_m8whl_2.16.651.4_boot_kexec-hardboot_patched.zip correctly before moving forward. Also will any SuperSU zip file work on the phone?

kpahl1973 said:
Thanks Captain...how do you fastboot flash a .zip file? never done that before...I have flashed a image file but not a zip. I have downloaded your rom and waiting to make sure I flash your 0P6BIMG_m8whl_2.16.651.4_boot_kexec-hardboot_patched.zip correctly before moving forward. Also will any SuperSU zip file work on the phone?
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Click the second link in my sig & scroll down to the section on S-on kernel flashing.
As far as SuperSU, you'll find it in the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

kpahl1973 said:
Thanks Captain...how do you fastboot flash a .zip file? never done that before...I have flashed a image file but not a zip. I have downloaded your rom and waiting to make sure I flash your 0P6BIMG_m8whl_2.16.651.4_boot_kexec-hardboot_patched.zip correctly before moving forward. Also will any SuperSU zip file work on the phone?
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You don't need that zip file. Just extract to boot.img from the ROM zip. The zip file is specifically for MultiROM support.

Captain_Throwback said:
You don't need that zip file. Just extract to boot.img from the ROM zip. The zip file is specifically for MultiROM support.
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Ok I flashed the boot.img from the rom I downloaded which was M8WHL 2.16.651.4 Stock Rooted - Deodex and then I flashed the rom. I then flashed the latest SuperSU and rebooted and I am still stuck at the htc screen...did I do something wrong? I was careful to follow step by step with the instructions.

kpahl1973 said:
Ok I flashed the boot.img from the rom I downloaded which was M8WHL 2.16.651.4 Stock Rooted - Deodex and then I flashed the rom. I then flashed the latest SuperSU and rebooted and I am still stuck at the htc screen...did I do something wrong? I was careful to follow step by step with the instructions.
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I thought you wanted to flash an older base ROM? If so, you wanted to choose a 1.xx base ROM from the thread. Perhaps that's your issue.

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I thought you wanted to flash an older base ROM? If so, you wanted to choose a 1.xx base ROM from the thread. Perhaps that's your issue.
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Yes I did to get it going. What would I have to do to get the 2.xx rom going? Or do I need to just get it running first on the old version? I really do appreciate all the help! I really just want my phone to work and its so frustrating. I am downloading the older version now and will try that with the boot.img and supersu as well.

kpahl1973 said:
Yes I did to get it going. What would I have to do to get the 2.xx rom going? Or do I need to just get it running first on the old version? I really do appreciate all the help! I really just want my phone to work and its so frustrating. I am downloading the older version now and will try that with the boot.img and supersu as well.
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Flashing the 2.xx base ROM requires updating your firmware. You needed an older stock ROM so you could S-OFF and do update it, correct? I thought that was the original issue?

Captain_Throwback said:
Flashing the 2.xx base ROM requires updating your firmware. You needed an older stock ROM so you could S-OFF and do update it, correct? I thought that was the original issue?
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Yes you are correct. I got ahead of myself. I am downloading the older stock now and hopefully can get that running and then will attempt to s off and put this behind me. Believe it or not I have rooted the evo, lte, one7 and now first time messed up with the m8. You would think I would know a little more and not have made these mistakes. Oh well...with luck this will work and I appreciate all the help!

kpahl1973 said:
Yes you are correct. I got ahead of myself. I am downloading the older stock now and hopefully can get that running and then will attempt to s off and put this behind me. Believe it or not I have rooted the evo, lte, one7 and now first time messed up with the m8. You would think I would know a little more and not have made these mistakes. Oh well...with luck this will work and I appreciate all the help!
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Thanks for all the help! I am back up and running. I will S off and update.

[Q] How do I get the 4.4.4 OTA update?

I wasn't thinking and I didn't take the OTA update on my M8 HK before I went s off and rooted with TWRP. Is there any method I can use to go to 4.4.4 from 4.4.3 without having to do a factory reset? I guess I'm so new to this phone I need a step by step.

Since you're S-off you can flash the latest firmware and flash a 4.4.4 ROM afterwards. No need to go through the hassle of taking the OTA. That would require installing a stock ROM and flashing the stock recovery to your device.

Magnum_Enforcer said:
Since you're S-off you can flash the latest firmware and flash a 4.4.4 ROM afterwards. No need to go through the hassle of taking the OTA. That would require installing a stock ROM and flashing the stock recovery to your device.
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When you say latest firmware is that only the firmware zip and not the whole system dump? That term is where I get a little confused sorry I've been out of the flashing scene for a while with unsupported phones.

When I say firmware, I'm referring to radios, PRI, etc. Look in the first post of the link below for the modified firmware for the 3.30.654.2 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173

So the firmware is the only difference in 4.4.4 vs 4.4.3?
I flashed the modified firmware via hboot

Magnum_Enforcer said:
When I say firmware, I'm referring to radios, PRI, etc. Look in the first post of the link below for the modified firmware for the 3.30.654.2 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
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Sorry I forgot to quote you.