So I found myself one night totally screwed (for a little while) after uninstalling a bunch of apps i didn't need, one of them being the google keyboard. I went, rebooted, and what do you know, NO KEYPAD! Did some research, tried flashing some files in TWRP since i could get into that, still no go. Then saw a post of someone just using a OTG and Keyboard. Bam i was back in. Reinstalled the google keyboard but still no go.
From what i have read that with the encryption on Marshmallow, to get rid of it, you have to do a factory reset or a delete userdata. I can't find anything else to help me out from what I have read and wonder if there is anyone else who knows what to do besides backing everything up once again, wiping, and reinstalling, and restore. Just don't have the time for that these days.
I will say this. Stock Marshmallow is running great. I have yet needed to restart my phone in over a week and it still runs great, but I always keep a keyboard and my OTG adapter near by XD
Thanks for the help
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Then saw a post of someone just using a OTG and Keyboard. Bam i was back in. Reinstalled the google keyboard but still no go.
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I will say this. Stock Marshmallow is running great. I have yet needed to restart my phone in over a week and it still runs great, but I always keep a keyboard and my OTG adapter near by XD
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I'm confused by some of your post... Do you have a keyboard now or not? If not, you can't just install another keyboard? Swype, Swift, etc.?
From what i heard it has to be the Android Keyboard. Which I installed. But it was funny i was walking a friend though some changes on the keyboard and it see it says GBoard and not Android keyboard. I'll have to check that out there.
But no I don't have the keyboard back.
1. Yes, to get rid of encryption you need to select the "format data" option in TWRP or the factory reset option in the stock recovery menu. Wiping data is not enough.
2. Reflash your rom. When /data is encrypted, your phone only reads off of system. Reflashing your rom via OTG cable will restore all system apps, including the keyboard. If that doesn't work, ask someone who uses your rom to send you the stock keyboard app. Then you can use TWRP's file browser to place it in /system/app (again, via OTG since /data is useless to you at the moment), and you should be good to go.
Yea its just the Stock Verizon ROM with the Stock Verizon keyboard lol. If anyone has it, it would be greatly appreciated ^.^ I just haven't had any time to back everything up, wipe the userdata, re-flash, and restore everything all over again.
I have TWRP and am able to flash anything I need there and have access to the whole file system. I was stupid and didn't do a full backup of everything with Titanium before i uninstalled everything that I though I didn't need.
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Yea its just the Stock Verizon ROM with the Stock Verizon keyboard lol. If anyone has it, it would be greatly appreciated ^.^ I just haven't had any time to back everything up, wipe the userdata, re-flash, and restore everything all over again.
I have TWRP and am able to flash anything I need there and have access to the whole file system. I was stupid and didn't do a full backup of everything with Titanium before i uninstalled everything that I though I didn't need.
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Attached is the keyboard from the latest stock marshmallow. Extract the zip to system/app.
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I have a couple of questions I am hoping to get help with. First if I have a custom ROM on my phone like MoDaCo and I wipe back to factory will it also add back the apps I removed like Nascar, footprints, ect. I am asking because after I wiped it through the recovery screen it did not add these back. The second question is when trying to do a Nandroid restore from when I first rooted the phone after I updated it, I get an error telling me it has to be done from the shell. Can I do this and if so how? Thanks
can anyone help with this?
Are you using RA-1.2.3??
My Nandroid backups have never asked me to restore through terminal.
Your back up maybe corrupt?? If so, I am not sure if people have had success loading a Nandroid from another phone, but you are welcome to one of my factory backups if it works. Can someone confirm a Nandroid from another phone will restore? I will Send if it does.
Also, the factory reset in RA1.2.3 should put back all apps. It is a "Factory reset" though I have never done one without immediately loading a rom. Who knows how its actually supposed to work.
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Are you using RA-1.2.3??
My Nandroid backups have never asked me to restore through terminal.
Your back up maybe corrupt?? If so, I am not sure if people have had success loading a Nandroid from another phone, but you are welcome to one of my factory backups if it works. Can someone confirm a Nandroid from another phone will restore? I will Send if it does.
Also, the factory reset in RA1.2.3 should put back all apps. It is a "Factory reset" though I have never done one without immediately loading a rom. Who knows how its actually supposed to work.
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I am using RA-1.2.3. I guess it is possible the backup got corrupt when I moved it to my PC and then back to the phone. What is strange is none of the backups I had saved would take. I was able to do a backup and then right after that restore it so I know it works. I did about three factory resets and it would not add back the system apps I removed, but I think before the Sprint update when I first rooted the phone it did add back all the apps when I reset the phone. I could be wrong or it may be they came back when I put MoDaCo 1.1 on the phone since his ROM has everything with it. Thanks for responding.
last MoDaCo Rom I loaded (1.2c) all the stock apps came back, but I also loaded the Optimzation.zip so i wasn't sure who put them back.
Good to know it was the MoDaCo. It seems that even loading Rom's most things are fairly persistent and don't get wiped or over writen which is nice.
WinMoBo phones usually wipe everything out when you do this stuff.
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I have a couple of questions I am hoping to get help with. First if I have a custom ROM on my phone like MoDaCo and I wipe back to factory will it also add back the apps I removed like Nascar, footprints, ect. I am asking because after I wiped it through the recovery screen it did not add these back. The second question is when trying to do a Nandroid restore from when I first rooted the phone after I updated it, I get an error telling me it has to be done from the shell. Can I do this and if so how? Thanks
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doing a "factory reset" will not replace stock programs you deleted, it will just delete all your settings and apps you installed.
It's a misnomer in fact.... but when HTC made the option, they assumed that you hadn't rooted your phone. That's why all they really delete is the stuff in /data. Nothing in /system is added or modified.
If you really want to do a true factory reset, get the RUU from HTC and run it to reset your phone to exactly what it was when you got it.
As far as Nandroid not working, I've never had that problem either, but if your backup is corrupt then RUU will be your only option.
I have tried everything I can think of short of the FastBoot restore to get the stock browser re-installed. I made a Titanium backup thinking that would help. I downloaded the file from the first page of this thread, moved it into system/app and changed permissions using Root Explorer, and rebooted with no results. This has worked for other apps for me, but I cannot get the browser to re-install. I moved and changed permissions for the odex file as well. I really want to get this installed to get my voice search working again and I don't want to have to start over with everything if I don't have to. Does anyone have any ideas? I have searched everywhere. I have not tried ADB yet because it isn't installed and set up on my new computer and I'm not that comfortable with it yet, but I'd rather do that then do a complete restore.
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I have tried everything I can think of short of the FastBoot restore to get the stock browser re-installed. I made a Titanium backup thinking that would help. I downloaded the file from the first page of this thread, moved it into system/app and changed permissions using Root Explorer, and rebooted with no results. This has worked for other apps for me, but I cannot get the browser to re-install. I moved and changed permissions for the odex file as well. I really want to get this installed to get my voice search working again and I don't want to have to start over with everything if I don't have to. Does anyone have any ideas? I have searched everywhere. I have not tried ADB yet because it isn't installed and set up on my new computer and I'm not that comfortable with it yet, but I'd rather do that then do a complete restore.
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have you tried unrooting and rerooting? i had some isues of my own and that worked for me. its worth a try. better than a reset
Thanks for the suggestion. I finally managed to boot loop it and was forced to RSD it and reroot. Wasn't all that bad. Everything seems to be working now. Won't be uninstalling anything else, just freezing for me.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I finally managed to boot loop it and was forced to RSD it and reroot. Wasn't all that bad. Everything seems to be working now. Won't be uninstalling anything else, just freezing for me.
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been there a few times myself
I used the TBH app to remove bloat and add a different battery meter and all has worked well for me.
This is a great example of how to make a mess of things with a combination of a little knowledge and not paying attention. Here's the background:
UK 1.28 One Stock + Root. No other mods. I needed to install Busybox so I could install Screen Standby # Root. Apparently, the marketplace apps are unable to install due to the System folder protection. I found a .zip to install using TWRP (Sprint_One_Root_Disable_System_Write_Protection_1.29.651.10.zip) and you can already see where I've gone wrong. I looked for a generic/EU version of this zip but this was the only one I could find so off I went. Naturally this didn't work and my phone now won't boot. At least I can get to TWRP still so I presume all is not lost. Looking at my /system directory, there's nothing in it apart from the /bin folder (also empty). From further reading I guess I need to find a stock kernel and use ADB push to push boot.img and then fastboot to install. So my questions are:
1) Is this the correct way to fix this problem? I'd rather rescue this system as I've got everything the way I like it. No, I hadn't done a backup. Yes, I'll sort that as soon as I've fixed it.
2) Can somebody point me in the direction of the stock kernel for my device?
3) How was I supposed to install BusyBox? (I still need to get Screen Standby # Root installed!)
Many thanks for your help in advance.
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This is a great example of how to make a mess of things with a combination of a little knowledge and not paying attention. Here's the background:
UK 1.28 One Stock + Root. No other mods. I needed to install Busybox so I could install Screen Standby # Root. Apparently, the marketplace apps are unable to install due to the System folder protection. I found a .zip to install using TWRP (Sprint_One_Root_Disable_System_Write_Protection_1.29.651.10.zip) and you can already see where I've gone wrong. I looked for a generic/EU version of this zip but this was the only one I could find so off I went. Naturally this didn't work and my phone now won't boot. At least I can get to TWRP still so I presume all is not lost. Looking at my /system directory, there's nothing in it apart from the /bin folder (also empty). From further reading I guess I need to find a stock kernel and use ADB push to push boot.img and then fastboot to install. So my questions are:
1) Is this the correct way to fix this problem? I'd rather rescue this system as I've got everything the way I like it. No, I hadn't done a backup. Yes, I'll sort that as soon as I've fixed it.
2) Can somebody point me in the direction of the stock kernel for my device?
3) How was I supposed to install BusyBox? (I still need to get Screen Standby # Root installed!)
Many thanks for your help in advance.
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Flash a kernel form here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255160
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Flash a kernel form here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255160
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That's brilliant. Given I can only get to my bootloader or TWRP and don't have a USB OTG cable, will that work with TWRP's 'sideload' functionality? If not, how would I install it using fastboot?
<edit> Just tried it using TWRP sideload and I get a 'No MD5 file found' and 'Zip signature verification failed. Any suggestions?
<edit2> Changed to CWM and that seemed to install correctly but the phone still refuses to boot. There's a few errors in CWM that seem to indicate it can't mount System - could this be the problem? I never S-OFF'd before I got in to this mess.
Thanks!
Anyone else? I've got a USB OTG cable on its way and what I hope is the correct Nandroid backup to restore, but I've not given up hope on bringing the current build back to life.
Right, well, things are certainly brighter than yesterday. USB OTG cable arrived, restored Nandroid backup for UK Three 1.28. Phone comes back to life. Brilliant. Set about getting back to where I was and sorting out the Busybox problem. I installed:
HTC Preloaded apps via CWM
Team Seven Sense Kernel v4 stable
Installed Busybox via a market app and things are looking excellent. Apart from the camera app not working. Oh hell. 'Unable to start camera' after about 10-20 seconds of a black screen with camera controls.
Figured this might be a cache or permissions issue so I went back to recovery and cleared cache, dalvik cache and repaired permissions. Clear the app data as well from Settings. No dice. The only thing I didn't delete is the user data as I was hoping to not lose the pictures I've got on there. Everything else is brilliant so I hope somebody can help me fix this!
Thanks again.
ok, so i was trying to root my sprint htc one, and everything was going, ok. i unlocked the bootloader simple enough. then i wanted to back up the data, before i tried putting roms on it. well twrp kept saying i only had about 34 mb of space which made no sense since i had formatted it, and only brought back things like contacts and texts. when i checked my phone it said that i had 24gbs. so i couldnt find an answer to this anywhere so while looking through twrp i saw the wipe function. not having seen anything about it, i said, maybe if i reformat it again, itl clear up. so i hit wipe all. well after it was done it only said i had 1.2 gbs, so still confused i went to load my normal os, well i cant. because wiping everything meant the system data the os is on. i spend hours trying to find a fix, as im only able to go between the bootloader and twrp, and i see a sideload option, and after following the steps, i attempt to sideload. everything is going well. Viper looks like its about to install, until at the last second it says install fail. but now i cant even access the recovery menu. literally stuck in the boot loader option. all my contacts and pictures and stuff are backed up, so i have no problem formatting my phone to scratch if it means fixing this, but can anyone point me in the right direction???? i cant find anything on this, ive been searching through this site, and some people with similar issues solve it by sheer luck, but i have no rom back up(since i was trying to do that when i got into this problem) please please help!!!
**edit** i was able to get into twrp by using the recovery steps, though im just back to square 1. is there a guarenteed reliable sideloader that can work?
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Try the latest RUU first if it does not work follow the guide from the beginning it will get you fixed up.
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ok, so i was trying to root my sprint htc one, and everything was going, ok. i unlocked the bootloader simple enough. then i wanted to back up the data, before i tried putting roms on it. well twrp kept saying i only had about 34 mb of space which made no sense since i had formatted it, and only brought back things like contacts and texts. when i checked my phone it said that i had 24gbs. so i couldnt find an answer to this anywhere so while looking through twrp i saw the wipe function. not having seen anything about it, i said, maybe if i reformat it again, itl clear up. so i hit wipe all. well after it was done it only said i had 1.2 gbs, so still confused i went to load my normal os, well i cant. because wiping everything meant the system data the os is on. i spend hours trying to find a fix, as im only able to go between the bootloader and twrp, and i see a sideload option, and after following the steps, i attempt to sideload. everything is going well. Viper looks like its about to install, until at the last second it says install fail. but now i cant even access the recovery menu. literally stuck in the boot loader option. all my contacts and pictures and stuff are backed up, so i have no problem formatting my phone to scratch if it means fixing this, but can anyone point me in the right direction???? i cant find anything on this, ive been searching through this site, and some people with similar issues solve it by sheer luck, but i have no rom back up(since i was trying to do that when i got into this problem) please please help!!!
**edit** i was able to get into twrp by using the recovery steps, though im just back to square 1. is there a guarenteed reliable sideloader that can work?
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Do you still have the memory issue? If so, try running a RUU, and see if that fixes your problem.
If not, just use adb sideload to sideload a ROM. Then wipe everything except internal storage and install the ROM normally.
EDIT: Looks like @BD619 ninja'd me XD
BTW sideload very rarely works when you wipe your sdcard.
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Try the latest RUU first if it does not work follow the guide from the beginning it will get you fixed up.
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hey thanks for the reply. i followed the guide and after some effort, everything seemed good, but when i was trying to load 5.03 sense 6 rom, i got to the htc start up, then it defaulted back to the bootloader..i went with the deodex version of the download, should i try the odex? or a different version all together?
and now it doesnt want to boot into recovery mode either! going to try redoing the steps, but i just cant figure out what the problem is
**edit* i cant fix twrp. the title loads, but thats it. endless loop
ok i got it to seemingly work. restoring content now. sat in fron of my pc for 15 hours...not even sure where imat or if i got any closer to rooting..smh..thank you everyone who helped. if anyone comes across this
to get out of the endless cycle of recover/loading screen.. delete your twrp, or whatevs your using. even if you have the latest, just redownload it. worked for me. i guess there is a huge difference between the odex and the deodex.i had figured deodex was a more refined version, but maybe it had more complicated software. in any case, if you are at a point where you dont have a base os, and you make it this far, go with odex, it worked for me. htc is big on back up, so i was more worried about having to scrap my phone then i was regaining data, especially with most of my stuff backed up to google drive. hopefully you guys are careful.
now...about this backup issue i had in the first place. how can i fix the storage issue? i have a 32 gb phone minus partition leaves me with over 24gb..why is it going based off the separate phonememory slot? why cant i change it?
I'm running stock 4.4 on my rooted Sprint HTC One.
I've been trying out tethering apps to try to find one that works. After failing with several of them, I came to JB WiFi Tether. It also didn't work (simply prompted me to choose a tethering plan). I had read a review that suggested it might work after rebooting. It did not.
Now, I've uninstalled it, but my phone reboots itself roughly 90-120 seconds after booting, every time. I've wiped dalvik and cache in TWRP, to no effect.
What next? I'm not opposed to doing a factory reset if that will fix it.
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I'm running stock 4.4 on my rooted Sprint HTC One.
I've been trying out tethering apps to try to find one that works. After failing with several of them, I came to JB WiFi Tether. It also didn't work (simply prompted me to choose a tethering plan). I had read a review that suggested it might work after rebooting. It did not.
Now, I've uninstalled it, but my phone reboots itself roughly 90-120 seconds after booting, every time. I've wiped dalvik and cache in TWRP, to no effect.
What next? I'm not opposed to doing a factory reset if that will fix it.
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Save all of your personal data off of the phone and do a factory reset. If that doesn't work then you may have to re-install the stock firmware and/or stock rom.
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Save all of your personal data off of the phone and do a factory reset. If that doesn't work then you may have to re-install the stock firmware and/or stock rom.
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Thanks very much for the response! Should I do factory reset from the bootloader or from TWRP (is there a difference)?
Basically everything is saved since I did a backup in HTC Sync Manager very recently.
Roll Fizzlebeef said:
Thanks very much for the response! Should I do factory reset from the bootloader or from TWRP (is there a difference)?
Basically everything is saved since I did a backup in HTC Sync Manager very recently.
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I would do it from TWRP, because it will warn you if it wiped your OS. I would use the bootloader if I was completely stock.
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I would do it from TWRP, because it will warn you if it wiped your OS. I would use the bootloader if I was completely stock.
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Thanks again! The factory reset seems to have done the job, thankfully. :highfive:
I'm so glad to be back in business. Now if I could just get tethering to work.