I would like to go back to a stock thunderbolt and I have downloaded the (Mecha Verizon rom) and have used the rom manager to do this but am having no luck! Please help!
Thanks in advance,
Dave
Download the stock ruu, rename it PG05IMG boot into bootloader and load it up
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What is the bootloader and were do I get it?
How did you root without knowing what the bootloader is?
Assuming you can use adb, the command is "adb reboot bootloader" without the quotes of course.
Thanks, know what it is now!
For some reason it is not working for me to paste a link, but there is a sticky in the development section. If you are actually rooted surely you have seen the bootloader, but it might be wise to do a little more research.
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I have to send my phone back for warranty repair.
How do i get the stock recovery and rooted stock rom?
Appreciate any pointers
EDIT: NEVER MIND GOT IT
Could you share how?
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To get the stock recovery back, just flash the stock ROM for the phone -- the stock recovery will come with it. For the Nexus S you can also re-lock the bootloader from your computer's ADK with the fastboot oem lock command to get rid of that telltale open padlock icon on the boot screen. That should relieve any warranty worries about a phone going back for repair.
you mean, just flash in the cwm the right one from this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
simple like that?!
Brother here is everything you need from images you can flash them through ADB, excellent directions also (my "thanks" moment for the night
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
Paleryder said:
Brother here is everything you need from images you can flash them through ADB, excellent directions also (my "thanks" moment for the night
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
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You should edit your post These guys have GSM Nexus S's....
Yep, gsm one.
But nevermind. I just realised that is pretty much it. Flash the ota file from recovery and in the first boot the rom will replace the recovery to the stock...
Thank you guys...
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So I traded my galaxy s 4g on craigslist about a month ago for a nexus s (t-mobile) which besides the 4g antenna is 100% better in every way possible. I absolutely love the phone. It came previously rooted which I was ok with. It is on 2.3.3. Not sure what method was used to gain root. Now that the backstory is done here is my dilemma:
I constantly get the update message. I guess I wouldn't mind so much if I could just get rid of the message but the problem isn't just that. I also want to be on the latest greatest version of android. So I've read a bunch of walkthroughs and various ways to update to the latest firmware on a custom rom like cm7 and keep the root, or un root and go to stock 2.3.3 and manually update to stock 2.3.4.
I need an opinion on which would be my easiest way (new to android previous iPhone jail breaker) to get to 2.3.4?
You cannot lose root on a nexus s. No matter the update you can always reroot as its a developer phone with an unlocked bootloader.
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Do the update
Download su.zip and the right cwm recovery image for your phone
Mount USB storage
Copy su.zip on sdcard and recovery image goes into /tools folder inside your adb/sdk folder on pc
Boot into fastboot, vol up+power
In a cmd prompt do 'fastboot devices' should return a number (this step is just to check if fastboot/adb is working properly)
'fastboot flash recovery recoveryimagename.img'
Choose recovery option on phone
Install su.zip from sdcard
Done
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I forgot to mention that it will not take the update. I tried a bunch of times and it doesn't work, just gets locked up during the process.
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I forgot to mention that it will not take the update. I tried a bunch of times and it doesn't work, just gets locked up during the process.
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i'm pretty sure that's just cause you're on a custom rom. flash a stock rom and the update should work fine
Didn't know whether this should be Q&A or General so posted in both.
I am wondering will it be possible to get JB official OTA update after unlocking bootloader.
I have CWM on device and want to know if I will be able to get update.
NO ROOT.
If not what steps do I take to get JB update when it is available.
Flash stock recovery. Then you can install it.
Could you give instructions please? I no there are probably some on net for another device like one x but I want to be 100 sure cuz im a newb
Will this reset phone
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Get a stock recovery, there are tonnes lying around. name it recovery.IMG. place in adb folder.
In cmd window, type adb reboot bootloader
Then once rebooted, fastboot flash recovery recovery.img.
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Just got the HTC One S( HTC branded S4 edition). I unlocked the boot loader, rooted , flash a recovery , and then installed CM10. Everything went well until the final install , when the Cyanogen Boot was stuck. I have no idea what I did afterwards, but now the SD is unmounted. It doesn't boot up to HTC stock , the HTC developer pages just open and stays on .. I could fastboot. I backed up everything, but somehow everything got deleted.
What to do? I need help!
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Sounds to me like you forgot to flash the kernel, then did something else wrong afterwards in the attempt to fix. I have the S3 version, but I had a similar problem with the ROM getting stuck, then my recovery was unable to mount the SD. There are 2 options, one is to use fastboot to re-lock your device, and flash the latest RUU for your CID, or you can adb sideload a ROM if you are using TWRP. I would probably go for the RUU anyway because it is the easiest. Just go into the bootloader, choose 'fastboot', use the command to re-lock the bootloader (I just use the All-In-One Tool) and then run the RUU when the phone is in fastboot mode, the phone will then be good as new (except for the Tampered warning in bootloader, but that can be remedied with the S4 version)
This happened to me just flash TWRP wipe everything and get another ROM on there
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I'll try tonight when I get a chance.. And let you know how it went. Thank you.
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ferndom said:
I'll try tonight when I get a chance.. And let you know how it went. Thank you.
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I was in the exact same situation as you, it worked for me (on the second repeat). If it doesn't work the first time, then just try again.
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Sounds to me like you forgot to flash the kernel, then did something else wrong afterwards in the attempt to fix. I have the S3 version, but I had a similar problem with the ROM getting stuck, then my recovery was unable to mount the SD. There are 2 options, one is to use fastboot to re-lock your device, and flash the latest RUU for your CID, or you can adb sideload a ROM if you are using TWRP. I would probably go for the RUU anyway because it is the easiest. Just go into the bootloader, choose 'fastboot', use the command to re-lock the bootloader (I just use the All-In-One Tool) and then run the RUU when the phone is in fastboot mode, the phone will then be good as new (except for the Tampered warning in bootloader, but that can be remedied with the S4 version)
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Thanks to all, especially to member Ami007. Im back and running again. I relocked the bootloader using fastboot, downloaded the correct RUU file that corresponds to my phone, and run the program.. Kudos to all!!!
Hello all. I just unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone, or so I thought. Somehow, I did not completely root my phone. Busybox installer would not load. I ran root checker and it said my root was not complete. My questio is, if I were to do a factory reset, would my bootloader relock? Thanks
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Hello all. I just unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone, or so I thought. Somehow, I did not completely root my phone. Busybox installer would not load. I ran root checker and it said my root was not complete. My questio is, if I were to do a factory reset, would my bootloader relock? Thanks
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No it wouldn't. Does it say unlocked in purple? Can't remember the specific exploit directions. But you can flash twrp using "fastboot flash recovery twrp.IMG" (obviously change twrp.img to the name or hit tab) and flash a rooted ROM. Haven't done any of the exploits up here, but of you clicked on rooted in my SIG, its a great site you out. Skip to the part after unlocking the bootoader.
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No it wouldn't. Does it say unlocked in purple? Can't remember the specific exploit directions. But you can flash twrp using "fastboot flash recovery twrp.IMG" (obviously change twrp.img to the name or hit tab) and flash a rooted ROM. Haven't done any of the exploits up here, but of you clicked on rooted in my SIG, its a great site you out. Skip to the part after unlocking the bootoader.
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Yes. When I have it in bootloader mode, it had changed from locked to unlocked. Thanks for your help.
Did you install custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and flash SuperSU or SU, or flash a rooted ROM. Because you need to do that to actually have root (after unlocking the bootloader).
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Did you install custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and flash SuperSU or SU, or flash a rooted ROM. Because you need to do that to actually have root (after unlocking the bootloader).
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That's right. When he said thanks, I thought he figured it out.
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Also, I believe the only thing that will relock the bootloader, is you relocking it yourself.
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Also, I believe the only thing that will relock the bootloader, is you relocking it yourself.
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I am fairly certain that is correct. An RUU won't run with a bootloader unlocked unless you are S-OFF and still would not relock. nothing else would touch the bootloader.
I followed the instructions and slashed the recovery, twrp I think it was and I got stumped after there. I am relatively new to rooting. I unlocked both my N7 and N4 a week ago with Wugfresh's toolkit and that was relatively simple for and old guy like me. I will most likely have to go to his website and get complete instructions and try it again.
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I followed the instructions and slashed the recovery, twrp I think it was and I got stumped after there. I am relatively new to rooting. I unlocked both my N7 and N4 a week ago with Wugfresh's toolkit and that was relatively simple for and old guy like me. I will most likely have to go to his website and get complete instructions and try it again.
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well i can help you, i recommend going with twrp and flashing a SU zip file. this post is reserved, and will be back to edit...
Edit; Ok, so in this post is two files you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1907931&d=1366808637
and http://download.chainfire.eu/310/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip
Download both of these files.
Put UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip on the root on your SD card (basically transfer the zip to your phone)
I downloaded the 2.3.3 twrp img file, since that is the most stable for me. If you want to upgrade to 2.5, then be my guess, but others say it is a problem. i have flashed sense roms and aosp roms with no problems. also, pleae read both paragraphs before attempting to do something. if you do not understand, feel free to comment or pm me. i tried to make it as simple as possible.
So first off download the zip, and extract the folder to a simple location (desktop or c:\). i am going to assume you extracted it to c:\. open up a command prompt by going to Start and typing in "cmd" a black window should pop up. type in "cd c:\rootphone." you are already rooted, but it was already the name of my folder. anywho, turn your phone completely off, and go into the bootloader. i assume you know how to do this, since you were able to read off your hboot details. it is the white screen with colorful text. then select fastboot in red. once a usb connection is plugged in, it should turn to fastboot usb. now in the command prompt (black window on the pc), you need to type fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-evita.img (hint: you can type open and hit tab, and it will finish it for you). now you have twrp installed. now boot into recovery, and go tap on Install. find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip, tap it, and then slide to flash. your if successful, your phone should be rooted. go ahead hit reboot, and re-run root checker.
To anyone else (i.e. Venomtester or exad) if i have incorrect info, please let me know
Looks good to me lol. But a more simple method to open the command window is to download adb to desktop. Then all they have to do is open the folder and right-click somewhere away from the files and it will give the option to open command window here. That way they can put the images in the folder and never have to leave it. They tend to mess up hunting the folder down from windows cmd.
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Looks good to me lol. But a more simple method to open the command window is to download adb to desktop. Then all they have to do is open the folder and right-click somewhere away from the files and it will give the option to open command window here. That way they can put the images in the folder and never have to leave it. They tend to mess up hunting the folder down from windows cmd.
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When I write guides, I write with assumptions. But I guess you are right.
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Thanks a lot for the info guys. I will have another go at it when I get home from work tonight.
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Well I thought it was a very good guide.
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Well I thought it was a very good guide.
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Thanks again guys. I have tried several times since last night to get my phone into bootloader mode. I power it off and the push volume down and power and keep holding both. It starts up and the capacitive buttons flash as I get the quietly brilliant screen and the it just goes black with no flashing. I don't know why it will not go any further. I also get an error report every time. Any guggestions? I have tried to use the commands on the tool kit to get it into bootloader mode but no success.
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Thanks again guys. I have tried several times since last night to get my phone into bootloader mode. I power it off and the push volume down and power and keep holding both. It starts up and the capacitive buttons flash as I get the quietly brilliant screen and the it just goes black with no flashing. I don't know why it will not go any further. I also get an error report every time. Any guggestions? I have tried to use the commands on the tool kit to get it into bootloader mode but no success.
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Ok I got it into bootloader mode. I forgot to let go of the power buton when the screen went black.
OK just re do it again. Hold down power and volume down (or is it up? I get this confused with Samsung sometimes)
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Down...
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Down...
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Thanks. Figured that.
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