Hello, I just got an update for Lolipop on my phone, was just wondering what should I do with my root applications? Should I unroot then update or does it matter? Also, what about my recovery I have installed?
Also I have Busybox installed.
Lifehags said:
Hello, I just got an update for Lolipop on my phone, was just wondering what should I do with my root applications? Should I unroot then update or does it matter? Also, what about my recovery I have installed?
Also I have Busybox installed.
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You can't update with custom recovery or altered system files
return the phone to stock / stock recovery / then try the update
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You can't update with custom recovery or altered system files
return the phone to stock / stock recovery / then try the update
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I have made a Nandroid before I installed busy box, can I use that?
Lifehags said:
I have made a Nandroid before I installed busy box, can I use that?
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Sure, a Stock Nandroid is the perfect way to restore your phone to Stock. Just flash stock recovery after the nandroid and your good to go.
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Hello, few days ago I bought an HTC Developer Edition (64GB). Came with Android 4.1.2 and came Unroot. So, because I need to use Titanium Backup I root it and I installed Clockworkmod recovery 6.0.4.4 and then Superuser to root it. The problem is that now I cant make OTA updates (errors when try to update), so my questions are: how can I make OTA updates without errors? Need to install a Stock Recovery again? Where I can find it?
Thanks in advanced!
Flashhh! said:
Hello, few days ago I bought an HTC Developer Edition (64GB). Came with Android 4.1.2 and came Unroot. So, because I need to use Titanium Backup I root it and I installed Clockworkmod recovery 6.0.4.4 and then Superuser to root it. The problem is that now I cant make OTA updates (errors when try to update), so my questions are: how can I make OTA updates without errors? Need to install a Stock Recovery again? Where I can find it?
Thanks in advanced!
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You need the stock rom without root and the recovery stock for your version main.
After you can apply the OTA
But if you have the Dev Edition, this ruu can help you
Guich said:
You need the stock rom without root and the recovery stock for your version main.
After you can apply the OTA
But if you have the Dev Edition, this ruu can help you
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Thanks for your answer, This ruu have the recovery stock included? Is there any other way to update my Dev Edition without changing my room?(I only change the recovery to root my pone)...
Flashhh! said:
Thanks for your answer, This ruu have the recovery stock included? Is there any other way to update my Dev Edition without changing my room?(I only change the recovery to root my pone)...
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This ruu will erase all data (also the sd) from your phone and it will upgrade your phone as stock, with stock rom, recovery, firmware etc.
Hi All,
I have an ATT m7 that I'm running on GPE 4.4 (build KTR16S) with TWRP and the bulletproof kernel.
I'm getting notifications for the 4.4.2 update, and I'd like to install it, but obviously with TWRP installed, it can't automate the update process. So, a few questions:
1) Is it okay for me to manually install the update after locating it from my own recovery?
2) Where is the update stored, so that I can track it down within TWRP to flash?
Thanks guys!
karankshah said:
Hi All,
I have an ATT m7 that I'm running on GPE 4.4 (build KTR16S) with TWRP and the bulletproof kernel.
I'm getting notifications for the 4.4.2 update, and I'd like to install it, but obviously with TWRP installed, it can't automate the update process. So, a few questions:
1) Is it okay for me to manually install the update after locating it from my own recovery?
2) Where is the update stored, so that I can track it down within TWRP to flash?
Thanks guys!
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Mines in the downloads folder
karankshah said:
Hi All,
I have an ATT m7 that I'm running on GPE 4.4 (build KTR16S) with TWRP and the bulletproof kernel.
I'm getting notifications for the 4.4.2 update, and I'd like to install it, but obviously with TWRP installed, it can't automate the update process. So, a few questions:
1) Is it okay for me to manually install the update after locating it from my own recovery?
2) Where is the update stored, so that I can track it down within TWRP to flash?
Thanks guys!
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you can't flash ota updates with twrp. only stock recovery. like mb_guy said, the ota are stored in the ''downloads'' folder. When you apply the ota, the file is deleted automatically.
You can manually flash ota updates from stock recovery. Move the ota.zip to android/obb. boot phone in stock recovery, select ''apply from phone storage'' ---> /obb --> your ota.zip
For some reason the update is in the /cache/ directory instead of in the downloads directory.
How do I switch to the standard recovery? Do I need to reflash the entire ROM or is there another flashable file?
karankshah said:
For some reason the update is in the /cache/ directory instead of in the downloads directory.
How do I switch to the standard recovery? Do I need to reflash the entire ROM or is there another flashable file?
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you can flash stock recovery the same way you flashed custom recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery.img
you must flash the stock recovery that match your firmware version which you can find with a:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
karankshah said:
For some reason the update is in the /cache/ directory instead of in the downloads directory.
How do I switch to the standard recovery? Do I need to reflash the entire ROM or is there another flashable file?
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Stock recovery from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227
bored_stupid said:
Stock recovery from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227
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Thanks for the help guys. I spent way too long trying to figure out how to get my computer to recognize my phone while in fastboot so I could get the main version number.
I finally was able to figure that out, but I'm not seeing my version (1.26.502.10) on the page.
Are any of the other recoveries usable? Or does this mean that I would have to go back to stock ATT, take the OTA update ATT was pushing a loong time ago, and then re-root to then flash a GE rom?
karankshah said:
Thanks for the help guys. I spent way too long trying to figure out how to get my computer to recognize my phone while in fastboot so I could get the main version number.
I finally was able to figure that out, but I'm not seeing my version (1.26.502.10) on the page.
Are any of the other recoveries usable? Or does this mean that I would have to go back to stock ATT, take the OTA update ATT was pushing a loong time ago, and then re-root to then flash a GE rom?
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There is a rom dump here. once downloaded, you should be able to extract the stock recovery from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40764389&highlight=1+26+502+10#post40764389
bored_stupid said:
There is a rom dump here. once downloaded, you should be able to extract the stock recovery from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40764389&highlight=1+26+502+10#post40764389
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It looks like he's pulled the 1.26.502.10 rom - know of any other places it might be? Most of the 502.10 roms I'm seeing now are pre-rooted.
karankshah said:
It looks like he's pulled the 1.26.502.10 rom - know of any other places it might be? Most of the 502.10 roms I'm seeing now are pre-rooted.
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I can only find pre-rooted roms two. however, if the rom has the SuperSU installed, you can do a full unroot from the SuperSU settings
bored_stupid said:
I can only find pre-rooted roms two. however, if the rom has the SuperSU installed, you can do a full unroot from the SuperSU settings
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That might be a good idea. Do you know if that removes S-OFF?
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I can only find pre-rooted roms two. however, if the rom has the SuperSU installed, you can do a full unroot from the SuperSU settings
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Ah - nevermind - just found out it won't reinstall the stock recovery, which means the OTA update won't stick anyway. Looks like the only way is the long way.
karankshah said:
Ah - nevermind - just found out it won't reinstall the stock recovery, which means the OTA update won't stick anyway. Looks like the only way is the long way.
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If you unzip the OTA the stock recovery should be in there..
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karankshah said:
Thanks for the help guys. I spent way too long trying to figure out how to get my computer to recognize my phone while in fastboot so I could get the main version number.
I finally was able to figure that out, but I'm not seeing my version (1.26.502.10) on the page.
Are any of the other recoveries usable? Or does this mean that I would have to go back to stock ATT, take the OTA update ATT was pushing a loong time ago, and then re-root to then flash a GE rom?
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Here is your stock recovery
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358538645
I have sucessfully converted my AT&T HTC One to the Developers Edition. If install TWRP and root the device, then re-install the stock recovery, can I maintain the ability to receive OTA Updates?
Also can someone confirm that the 4.06.1540 recovery is the latest for 4.4.2 sense 6? (Found Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227)
Or if there is a better way to accomplish root etc.
Thank you in advance.
sednafx said:
I have sucessfully converted my AT&T HTC One to the Developers Edition. If install TWRP and root the device, then re-install the stock recovery, can I maintain the ability to receive OTA Updates?
Also can someone confirm that the 4.06.1540 recovery is the latest for 4.4.2 sense 6? (Found Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227)
Or if there is a better way to accomplish root etc.
Thank you in advance.
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That is a good recovery to have in place *before* you start checking for the latest 5.x.x.x OTA. Technically it's not the "latest" (the latest one would be the one you will end up with *after* the OTA) but it's the right one for your situation.
Overall the short answer to your question is yes, you can get OTA's with this plan.
If you remove anything from /system you might not.
If you do more stuff (like downgrading HBOOT, installing a custom kernel, whatever) you might not.
But for most people in your situation, you'll get OTA's.
Generally.
Enjoy.
sednafx said:
I have sucessfully converted my AT&T HTC One to the Developers Edition. If install TWRP and root the device, then re-install the stock recovery, can I maintain the ability to receive OTA Updates?
Also can someone confirm that the 4.06.1540 recovery is the latest for 4.4.2 sense 6? (Found Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227)
Or if there is a better way to accomplish root etc.
Thank you in advance.
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The best thing to do is a nandroid of your stock rom & recovery prior to installing TWRP and obtaining root. If you need to go back to stock you will have it. I haven't seen the stock recovery for 4.4.2 sense 6, it should be 5.11.1540.9.
majmoz said:
The best thing to do is a nandroid of your stock rom & recovery prior to installing TWRP and obtaining root. If you need to go back to stock you will have it. I haven't seen the stock recovery for 4.4.2 sense 6, it should be 5.11.1540.9.
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Sure it is but unfortunately if has not been possible to (fastboot boot recovery.zip) since hboot 1.44
The best most people can do is after taking the update reflash TWRP and make a backup including recovery. then download and keep the stock recovery with it.
Thank you all for the response. Here is what I would like to do:
1. Backup my existing recovery through adb using the #dd command. Anyone know the correct syntax?
2. Install TWRP and backup the existing unrooted ROM.
3. Root the device. Do not remove any files from /system, no custom kernels (doesn't really matter since I will restore backup). Simply use titanium back to restore my apks and freeze the ones I don't use. I would like to install Xposed though.....
4. See OTA Update. Backup apks, restore unrooted. Restore stock recovery through adb. Anyone know why the syntax??
5. Run the OTA Update.
6. Profit.... Go back to step 1.
What do you all think? Any help with the syntax to dump and restore stock recovery?
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sednafx said:
1. Backup my existing recovery through adb using the #dd command. Anyone know the correct syntax?
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doesn't know the #dd command but recovery can be extracted from the firmware package inside the ota.zip
anyway, I have all the latest dev edition recovery so you'll save a little time:
4.06.1540.2 MD5: 2bb3d9df9ce8c8329db8d22781613e2c
4.06.1540.3 MD5: 87eaf7d4a9c4ba1108bf26164b1f3f3d
4.19.1540.4 MD5: 6e25ef0e614c41722b2fb4afbdde5d7c
4.19.1540.9 MD5: b4d31a181a9e44225dc83282bc1bf134
5.11.1540.9 MD5: c487a17382e2e1c207efae66fed00925
you need the one that match your actual version
2. Install TWRP and backup the existing unrooted ROM.
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Always a good thing to do, also make a copy of that backup on your computer.
3. Root the device. Do not remove any files from /system, no custom kernels (doesn't really matter since I will restore backup). Simply use titanium back to restore my apks and freeze the ones I don't use. I would like to install Xposed though.....
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no problem using xposed and receiving ota updates
4. See OTA Update. Backup apks, restore unrooted. Restore stock recovery through adb. Anyone know why the syntax??
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no need to restore your backup if you didnt modified/deleted /system or /preload files and your kernel is stock. Just restore your recovery
Code:
fastboot flash recovery name_of_file.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
5. Run the OTA Update.
6. Profit.... Go back to step 1.
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More Questions on Receiving OTA's
@alray On Step 4, to receive the OTA's, in addition to restoring stock recovery, wouldn't it be necessary to unroot the device and disable Xposed?
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@alray On Step 4, to receive the OTA's, in addition to restoring stock recovery, wouldn't it be necessary to unroot the device and disable Xposed?
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no need to unroot to be able to apply the ota but you might loose root after the update, in that case, root again after the update.
I have updated mine many times with xposed still enabled and didnt have any issue. But you might want to disable module like ''sense 5 toolbox'' when updating to sense 6... Anyway if you want to be safe, yes you can disable xposed but this is not required.
@alray Thank you very much! I was unrooting and disabling Xposed, etc. Good to know I can "Keep it Simple"!
@alray The link for the latest recovery is 404ed. Can you repost? EDIT: Nevermind. Removed the [/HIDE] from the link and it worked.
Where is the OTA saved BTW?
Thanks again for all the advise. I may update the OP to outline these in detail.
The ota is saved to /sdcard/downloads
Sorry for the bad link, it should work now
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alray said:
The ota is saved to /sdcard/downloads
Sorry for the bad link, it should work now
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That path makes perfect sense.... I feel like captain obvious smacked me in the face..... Thanks!!!!!
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HI there,
I have a rooted HTC One M7 Stock ROM hboot 1.57 S-ON and now I got the following update:
Software update: 6.14.111.2 (659.71 MB)
System improvements
-Android 4.4.3
-OpenSSL security improvement
Application updates
-Camera
-Gallery
-HTC Sync Manager
My question is, how can I apply the update? I already tried but since I have twrp as recovery it didn't go through. Is there a way of applying the update without losing root and my current configuration (contacts, apps, SMSs, etc)? Should I try to get S-OFF first? (I already tried to no avail like two months ago)
What is the best option to get it working with the latest software version? Sorry if my questions seem a bit too noob. I already tried looking for a similar thread.
braistorms said:
HI there,
I have a rooted HTC One M7 Stock ROM hboot 1.57 S-ON and now I got the following update:
Software update: 6.14.111.2 (659.71 MB)
System improvements
-Android 4.4.3
-OpenSSL security improvement
Application updates
-Camera
-Gallery
-HTC Sync Manager
My question is, how can I apply the update? I already tried but since I have twrp as recovery it didn't go through. Is there a way of applying the update without losing root and my current configuration (contacts, apps, SMSs, etc)? Should I try to get S-OFF first? (I already tried to no avail like two months ago)
What is the best option to get it working with the latest software version? Sorry if my questions seem a bit too noob. I already tried looking for a similar thread.
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You must be 100% stock for ota updates, stock recovery and stock rom (untouched /system and /data/preload files). /data/preload is wiped when unlocking bootloader.
alray said:
You must be 100% stock for ota updates, stock recovery and stock rom (untouched /system and /data/preload files). /data/preload is wiped when unlocking bootloader.
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Thanks alray for your answer. Does it mean no way I'm going to get the update working (Since I unlocked the bootloader, using htcdev method)? Or did I misunderstood you? If so, is there any other way I can get the same software?
braistorms said:
Thanks alray for your answer. Does it mean no way I'm going to get the update working (Since I unlocked the bootloader, using htcdev method)? Or did I misunderstood you? If so, is there any other way I can get the same software?
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you first need to flash your stock recovery back and then the content of /data/preload if you can find it for your version. Otherwise you will need to restore your phone back to stock or to use custom roms.
alray said:
you first need to flash your stock recovery back and then the content of /data/preload if you can find it for your version. Otherwise you will need to restore your phone back to stock or to use custom roms.
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Thanks again alray, very much. So you mean, if I manage to get the /data/preload and stock recovery working and run the OTA,
Will I lose root access?
Will I lose my actual configuration?
Will I be able to get everything as it is now if I have a nandroid backup?
Thanks again!
braistorms said:
Thanks again alray, very much. So you mean, if I manage to get the /data/preload and stock recovery working and run the OTA,
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Yes you should be able to run the OTA updates if you have stock recovery for your version and the content of /data/preload for your version. Best way to know is to flash you stock recovery back and try the ota. If the ota fails, enter the stock recovery menu and you'll see why the ota installation aborted (which file is missing)
Will I lose root access?
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Probably like for every ota updates, re-root after installation.
Will I lose my actual configuration?
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You should not, but better to backup everything before proceeding.
Will I be able to get everything as it is now if I have a nandroid backup?
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If you have a backup and restore it, it will restore your phone to the same state it was when you did that backup. (data, system and kernel)
hey mates! i want to restore my mini 2 on stock recovery so i can use OTA updates. There still is the stock rom installed from delivered. it was s-off'd, TWRP'd and rooted. I only want to remove TWRP so the OTA works again. can someone help me pls?
GearX said:
hey mates! i want to restore my mini 2 on stock recovery so i can use OTA updates. There still is the stock rom installed from delivered. it was s-off'd, TWRP'd and rooted. I only want to remove TWRP so the OTA works again. can someone help me pls?
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a quick search and you would have found it.
get it here