unluckily i upgraded my phone to lollipop and i reached to a point that i cant restore any of my data as i cant root my phone so i dont care about what os im having ...i just need to downgrade to a rootable version ... please help me
You can't. Read more threads @ General section.
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Just wonder if I should upgrade to GB if HTC push it via OTA. I remember the old day when I was using Hero, I was told not to upgrade to 2.1 directly via OTA since that will also install a new bootloader which will make my phone unable to be rooted again.
Is the same also apply to IS? I know we don't have a root method for S-ON phones so far. But if later someone finds an exploit in the original firmware, the new GB ROM might have already fixed that. So root might only be possible in the original firmware. And those who upgraded might be busted.
Am I correct here?
yes mate you are correct, but rather like to see this kind of questions in the general section where they belong
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How? could you please tell me kindly?
Hello to all,
Sorry if this post has already been covered a gazillion times previously!!
I have a HTC ONE, which has been rooted for a few months to v4.2.2 from v4.1.2, but I want to go back to v4.1.2 so I can receive OTA's; I can't figure out which version of a RUU I need to download and I don't want to flash something that might brick my phone!
I have checked what software version is currently on my phone and it shows 1.29.161.11; I presume this is not the correct version hence I have the Revloution HD Rom installed!?
I would appreciate some help as I keep reading that I need something called "S-OFF" in order to flash a new rom, but I have no idea what this is?!?
Thanks in advance.
Rick.
wh523480 said:
Hello to all,
Sorry if this post has already been covered a gazillion times previously!!
I have a HTC ONE, which has been rooted for a few months to v4.2.2 from v4.1.2, but I want to go back to v4.1.2 so I can receive OTA's; I can't figure out which version of a RUU I need to download and I don't want to flash something that might brick my phone!
I have checked what software version is currently on my phone and it shows 1.29.161.11; I presume this is not the correct version hence I have the Revloution HD Rom installed!?
I would appreciate some help as I keep reading that I need something called "S-OFF" in order to flash a new rom, but I have no idea what this is?!?
Thanks in advance.
Rick.
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OK so I just got my moto x and rooted unlocked the boot loader and have twrp installed. Its a Dev edition from Verizon and I haven't accepted any updates yet because I've skimmed threads and know I won't be able to downgrade safely. I'm on 4.2.2 now and I want to get where I can install CM Pacman etc and most of these seem to run on 4.4.2. I want to have a stock backup I can safely go back to so my question is before I install any new Roms do I now need to accept ota updates up to 4.4.2 then stop and backup or can I safely install CM now and still go back to my stock 4.2.2 backup? I apologize I know the answer is out there I just haven't been able to narrow my search criteria to my specific situation. Thank you
xenithxzavier said:
OK so I just got my moto x and rooted unlocked the boot loader and have twrp installed. Its a Dev edition from Verizon and I haven't accepted any updates yet because I've skimmed threads and know I won't be able to downgrade safely. I'm on 4.2.2 now and I want to get where I can install CM Pacman etc and most of these seem to run on 4.4.2. I want to have a stock backup I can safely go back to so my question is before I install any new Roms do I now need to accept ota updates up to 4.4.2 then stop and backup or can I safely install CM now and still go back to my stock 4.2.2 backup? I apologize I know the answer is out there I just haven't been able to narrow my search criteria to my specific situation. Thank you
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You can safely install now. If you plan to use custom roms, it shouldn't matter which firmware version you are on. You are correct about not being able to downgrade, but this is really only important with the STOCK rom.
Have fun. Also, make sure you used the latest version of TWRP from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/ghost (version 2.7.1.1)
Ignore---fixed it
Which version of CM11 did you flash? Which version were you on when you made the nandroid? Before you go flashing anything else, read up on downgrading and what the effects can be.
Actually before you do anything else, read all the stickies. If you still have questions, search and read some more. Any question you might want to ask has already been answered numerous times.
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Hi all,
Been reading all about SIM unlocking my i9305 - seems it's a bit of a minefield. I've got newer Knox bootloader, would appreciate best method / things to avoid!
I think I need to downgrade to official JB - was thinking this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...305/rom-13-5-2014-official-stock-rom-t2573524
Then use the code I already have from eBay to unlock, as I understand I need a stock dialler.
Should then be able to flash CM11 again.
Couple of questions:
Would I lose custom recovery / root in this process and have to do that again?
Am I ok to downgrade provided I do full wipes?
All help gratefully received!
Cheers
Srem said:
Hi all,
Been reading all about SIM unlocking my i9305 - seems it's a bit of a minefield. I've got newer Knox bootloader, would appreciate best method / things to avoid!
I think I need to downgrade to official JB - was thinking this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...305/rom-13-5-2014-official-stock-rom-t2573524
Then use the code I already have from eBay to unlock, as I understand I need a stock dialler.
Should then be able to flash CM11 again.
Couple of questions:
Would I lose custom recovery / root in this process and have to do that again?
Am I ok to downgrade provided I do full wipes?
All help gratefully received!
Cheers
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Oh and one more question - if I go to official 4.3 and the unlock code works - can I just restore my nandroid CM11 backup or do I have to reflash from scratch?
Thanks
Best ask a moderator to move your post to the correct forum, anything from here can brick your phone.
Ah yes, please move to i9305 forum
Srem said:
Ah yes, please move to i9305 forum
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Moved
I guess to simplify my question - am I ok to flash stock rom coming from CM11?
eg this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...305/rom-13-5-2014-official-stock-rom-t2573524
Thanks
Ok I bit the bullet and flashed stock (rooted) 4.3, all gone well and SIM unlock code worked.
Now can I nandroid restore my CM11 setup or will that revert the SIM unlock?
Thanks
Srem said:
Ok I bit the bullet and flashed stock (rooted) 4.3, all gone well and SIM unlock code worked.
Now can I nandroid restore my CM11 setup or will that revert the SIM unlock?
Thanks
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nandroid restore worked a treat and SIM unlock still works - hope someone finds this useful
Hi Guy"s
I M New to This forum in last days i upgrade my I-9300 after routing it with CF Auto root I upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4.4 by Sunajkram23 on this forum that version is soo much buggy & there alot of crashes so now i successfully downgrade my S3 I-9300 to 4.3 jelly bean If u guys need any help then reply me i just simpley download 4.3 Version from official website then extract it turn on usb deug mode then run S3 in download mode when it connected with odin then i pic MD5 file that i downloaded and start flashing when it copleted after that i wipe factory data throug recovery mode and my cell is working fine after these steps if u guys need link to firmware then tell me i post here
Hey guys, I have had an s5 Active for a while and my friend rooted it back in december. I have no idea how he did it or if the bootloader is unlocked. All i can say is that I have xposed installer installed. Can someone help me out with either unrooting and updating or updating and staying rooted. If I have to unroot that is fine I just want to do this right without bricking.
also I'm on 4.4.2
update:
So i'm reading around and am getting the gist of needing to update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 ota and then from there go to 5. I know that'll unroot me. Is this correct
In General Section u will find most if not all which u seek.
Here one post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60141953