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[Q] Step by Step Guide to installing a Custom ROM

Hello,
I'm new to Android and would like to install the Android Revolution HD ROM on my HTC one.
Is there a step by step guide on how to install this while taking a backup incase I want to go back to the original state?
Thanks in advance

I don't think You will find a step by step guide. But You should find quite a nice one in the ARHD thread. Just read carefully first post.
First of all You need to unlock on htcdev.com. There is a perfect guide there.
Then You need to install custom recovery (CWM, TWRP) and You're free to install whatever ROM You want.
Also from recovery You can make a backup.
You will find guide for installing recovery in corresponding thread (it will probably be through fastboot).
But I actually never had problems using guides in Mike's threads and I'm using his ROMs for quite a long time.

Thanks,
I read some online guides but am still a bit confused. What I want to do is:
1) Unlock the Bootloader (figured this out on the htcdev site)
2) Is unlocking the bootloader the same as rooting or do I have to do something else for that?
3) Do a nandroid backup
4) Install the Custom ROM
In the process, how do I get back my apps, settings, and data such as sms', call records, etc?
Would really appreciate it if someone can tell me exactly how to do this.

There is two guide for unlock and flash rom:
1) Guide by Mike1986.
2) Guide by Torxx

Edit: nevermind, guich already posted the two links you need.
But I will add a couple points:
For non-titanium (ie non-root) backup of personal data check out HTC's own backup service (hat tip to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311969 )
Note you don't have to really worry about backing up apps if you downloaded them all from the play store, those will sync up fine when you config your new ROM with the same google account.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app

Thank you both for the links and information. I will attempt it later today.
I can't find HTC Backup in my app drawer / play store although it shows up in my app list. Weird!
Also, can I still receive OTA updates from HTC on the phone once I have installed Android Revolution HD?

No, you can't get OTA updates unless you're totally stock - unlocking your bootloader stops you being able to receive OTA updates, as some system apps are stored in the data partition, and are nuked when you unlock the bootloader. There may now be a solution, but other than having the correct RUU, I don't believe it's currently possible.
msb111 said:
Thank you both for the links and information. I will attempt it later today.
I can't find HTC Backup in my app drawer / play store although it shows up in my app list. Weird!
Also, can I still receive OTA updates from HTC on the phone once I have installed Android Revolution HD?
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[Q] help - no su binary installed?

i have previously unlocked bootloader and rooted my device using the Hasoons all in one tool kit and then had been using ard 12.1.
I then fancied trying the latest GE 4.3 release (stock) which i downloaded and flashed and all seemed fine however when i went to check root was still there i have the icon but get a message saying that there is no su binary installed. I have tried to use the toolkit again to go back the root procedure in the hope i can re-install what ever is missing however for some reason now the tool kit comes up with an error message in the box saying waiting for device or device not recognized.
I have tried to sort the problem but now feel i am just going round and around in circles and really dont have the knowledge to put it right as im quite new to the flashing and modding side and dont fully understand all the terminology, im sure its probably something really simple to fix for those who know how so would really appreciate some advice.
My overall aim would be to be running the stock rom (or might even try the new arhd 4.3 ge) with root so that i can then use the volume + to wake mod as i find this really usefull as my power button is quite depressed and hard to use.

hpsauce37 said:
i have previously unlocked bootloader and rooted my device using the Hasoons all in one tool kit and then had been using ard 12.1.
I then fancied trying the latest GE 4.3 release (stock) which i downloaded and flashed and all seemed fine however when i went to check root was still there i have the icon but get a message saying that there is no su binary installed. I have tried to use the toolkit again to go back the root procedure in the hope i can re-install what ever is missing however for some reason now the tool kit comes up with an error message in the box saying waiting for device or device not recognized.
I have tried to sort the problem but now feel i am just going round and around in circles and really dont have the knowledge to put it right as im quite new to the flashing and modding side and dont fully understand all the terminology, im sure its probably something really simple to fix for those who know how so would really appreciate some advice.
My overall aim would be to be running the stock rom (or might even try the new arhd 4.3 ge) with root so that i can then use the volume + to wake mod as i find this really usefull as my power button is quite depressed and hard to use.
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hello you are in need of the new 4.3 superuser.zip
http://download.clockworkmod.com/test/superuser-4.3-beta3.zip
if you are using CWM, when it asks to fix su upon reboot, select NO

Wow thank you!!!!!
You have no clue, or maybe you do, how lost I got trying to root my HTC One. This is all new to me, but this forum has helped massively. I found that the supersu zip I had was the older version when I already had 4.3 uploaded before rooting. This community rocks!

why do my gapps processes keep crashing?
NM forgot to full wipe

So I have the same issue - my only question is that I am running 4.4 now. Does this super user file still work or is there a 4.4 version?

Just use "SuperSu" if you face any root acces issues
Sent from my loved HTC One S using (most time buggy) Tapatalk

HHEELLPPP
Hi there, Im new to the rooting world, I have a htc one m7 from sprint trying to sim unlock it, as far as I know I unlocked the bootloader, tampered it, and rooted, but no access to super user so I can sim unlock it. I downloaded and installed this App that you mention, but still keeps saying no binary updated, and with this 4.3 version says there was an error installing superuser. Please help, I dont know what to do.

I was having this same issue on my Note 2 (4.3). I seem to have found a way to restore root that may help you as well.
I think this issue may be caused by the SU app & binary updates. Uninstalling the updates has restored root for me.
Go to:
​Settings > More > Application Manager > All > SuperSU > Uninstall updates
​(menu options may be slightly different on other devices)
This will roll back SuperSU and hopefully restore your root access.
Let me know if this helps.

Any updates on this? I'm trying to get root on an HTC One M7 that I just purchased and I'm running into the same error.
Thanks!

Root error

Hello, I've been wanting to root my HTC One for a while and now I actually sat down and began searching for guides etc and I went on htconeroot.com and used their guide but whenever I try to even finish the first step, I get the message "adb unable to connect for backup"
this makes 0 sense to my mind as I've never really tried modifying things in batch before, I just want to root it so I can use the google rom
relevant information: stock android 4.3 sense 5.5, using pc with w8
guide I used but didn't work due to bat message: htconeroot.com/ htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-windowsmaclinux
edit: testing with hasoon200 toolkit I can't get past token ID cause it says error device offline

nickiallstr said:
Hello, I've been wanting to root my HTC One for a while and now I actually sat down and began searching for guides etc and I went on htconeroot.com and used their guide but whenever I try to even finish the first step, I get the message "adb unable to connect for backup"
this makes 0 sense to my mind as I've never really tried modifying things in batch before, I just want to root it so I can use the google rom
relevant information: stock android 4.3 sense 5.5, using pc with w8
guide I used but didn't work due to bat message: htconeroot.com/ htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-windowsmaclinux
edit: testing with hasoon200 toolkit I can't get past token ID cause it says error device offline
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Did you tried the official XDA method? Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one#root

Im also having problems with rooting. I unlocked my bootloader, instaled twrp and even installed the viper rom. After going back to my recovery of the original rom, Im having problems with root, cant install any rom and when i try to re root it, console shows me error:device offline. I updated all of the drivers. I used All in one kit by hasoon2000 for everything. Any ideas anyone?

ketto said:
Im also having problems with rooting. I unlocked my bootloader, instaled twrp and even installed the viper rom. After going back to my recovery of the original rom, Im having problems with root, cant install any rom and when i try to re root it, console shows me error:device offline. I updated all of the drivers. I used All in one kit by hasoon2000 for everything. Any ideas anyone?
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download and install from recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip

Tnx, Ill try that

[Q] TWRP vs CWM on the HTC One (Sprint) and other 1st Root Qs?

Getting ready to finally root my HTC One now that we have had 4.4.2 for a bit.
1. TWRP or CWM?
- from following the threads for months, it has appeared to me as if TWRP has had more problems with the HTC One than CWM, in terms of soft bricks and other problems. Is this still the case? I always used CWM on my Epic4g, but I had a nice friendly keyboard and sdcard which made things easier, IMHO.
2. Will only rooting and installing SU + Recovery wipe my phone?
- in other words, how much backup work do I need to do if I want to keep apps/data/you name it.
3. Will a utility such as Voodoo OTA rootkeeper allow OTA's if I am unlocked/stock/rooted (and would s-on/s-off make a difference here)?
-this is what I was using on my Transformer, and it worked fine for OTA's until ASUS pooched my updates completely.
4. KitKat Wifi hotspot - is this (still) working?
- when I was first looking at it, there were a few configuration hurdles to get through but it was working. Some threads which I haven't worked all the way through seem to indicate that it isn't currently - where are we here?
Thanks in advance!

Pyperkub said:
Getting ready to finally root my HTC One now that we have had 4.4.2 for a bit.
1. TWRP or CWM?
- from following the threads for months, it has appeared to me as if TWRP has had more problems with the HTC One than CWM, in terms of soft bricks and other problems. Is this still the case? I always used CWM on my Epic4g, but I had a nice friendly keyboard and sdcard which made things easier, IMHO.
2. Will only rooting and installing SU + Recovery wipe my phone?
- in other words, how much backup work do I need to do if I want to keep apps/data/you name it.
3. Will a utility such as Voodoo OTA rootkeeper allow OTA's if I am unlocked/stock/rooted (and would s-on/s-off make a difference here)?
-this is what I was using on my Transformer, and it worked fine for OTA's until ASUS pooched my updates completely.
4. KitKat Wifi hotspot - is this (still) working?
- when I was first looking at it, there were a few configuration hurdles to get through but it was working. Some threads which I haven't worked all the way through seem to indicate that it isn't currently - where are we here?
Thanks in advance!
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As far as I know twrp is the only recovery being updated for us.
In order to install su and recovery you will have to reset your device to stock settings due to the way htcdev works.
I'm not sure about voodoo ota because I've never tried it but updating this phone is not hard. Usually after the ota goes live someone will post up the Rom and firmware so you can manually do it and maintain root.
As for hotspot I'm not sure if it does work or not since I don't get good internet service where I'm at but I'm sure some of the Roms have it working
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HTC Desire 626s (T-Mobile/Walmart Family Mobile) Android Version-5.1

HTC Desire 626s (T-Mobile/Walmart Family Mobile) Android Version-5.1 HTC Sense Version-7.0 Software Number-1.23.531.3
Successfully rooted via KingRoot mobile app following unlocking the bootloader via PC @ HTCdev.com/bootloader.
Thank you to all who put time and effort into the rooting of this phone. This is only the second phone I have successfully been able to achieve root on.
First I followed the instructions written here. http://forum.xda-developers.com//de...detailed-step-step-root-t3217505/post63128990 and after about 4 hours of downloading and installing I was only able to achieve the bootloader to become unlocked. When attempting the next step to boot the phone into the CWM Recovery no matter what I tried I just could not get it to compete with success and move on to flash a custom ROM. Not to blame jtrosky, I just could not figure out his directions. I (A N00b) easily became confused at this point and after trying over and over for a couple hours I just gave up.
So after a couple of days without any success I decide I'm going to do some more research on it to see if I could find another guide that is more clear to someone who has my level of knowledge and understanding on the necessary steps needed to achieve root via jtrosky's aforementioned method. I did my search on XDA and I came across this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 I I have seen many advertisements for a couple different simple rooting applications in the past, just download and install then viola! But I have never attempted to use any of these apps because I was skeptical of them actually doing what it claims. Usually every phone I owned and was interested in rooting was never listed as one of the phones that could be rooted with any of the apps. Though the HTC Desire 626s is not listed as one of the phones that the KingRoot app can be used to achieve root, I felt confident in giving it a chance after reading the thread and many of the replies and comments.
Here's the procedure that successfully worked for me:
1. I unlocked the bootloader by accessing and turning on Developer Options. Then checking the option to allow USB Debugging and checking the option OEM Unlocking to allow the bootloader to be unlocked, then following the directions given at http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader. Which must be done on the PC.
2. With the bootloader unlocked, straight from the phone itself I went to http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 and then to http://www.kingroot.net/wap where I clicked the Download button at the bottom of the page. This downloaded the KingRoot apk Version 4.80. Along with KingRoot, I also downloaded (this is optional) the Purify app offered. After installing the KingRoot apk It began to run, gathering information about my device, after completing it gave me the best option available to root the device. I however went against the apps recommendation to download the PC version of KingRoot and proceed that way. Instead I went ahead and attempted to root via the app. Viola! To my surprise it worked! 100% complete!
Now from this point, because KingRoot does not load any custom ROMs, you can get jrummys ROM toolbox, BusyBox, and many other applications that can work now that you have a rooted phone to alter the ROM and many other system tweaks.
Again thank you to all who have put in time and effort into the rooting of this phone also thank you to the developer of KingRoot for creating an easy option for numerous devices to achieve

Just found this post, and I wanted to bump it as it does in fact work!