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can someone please post links to stock ROM to the inspire 4g? i want the pure stock factory rom.. nothing watered down or customized.. just the stock rom that comes factory on inspire 4g.. thanks
Here's the gingerbread rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
You commented in the froyo rom thread. Either on is fine
marsdta said:
Here's the gingerbread rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
You commented in the froyo rom thread. Either on is fine
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marsdta i had installed this rom.. but its not the same stock rom found in the factory inspire 4g.
in the froyo rom you commented in thats the rom the inspire initially came out of factory. New inspires are starting to come with the gingerbread ... what i linked to... out of the box. so yes both are stock factory
is this the first phone you have ever tried to unlock?
i have unlocked several phones....and i can tell you from your other thread, you were already unlocked.
you had the ability to make a phone call, even if it was only for 10 seconds....i can assure you if it was not unlocked you wouldnt have gotten any voice or data at all....
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is this the first phone you have ever tried to unlock?
i have unlocked several phones....and i can tell you from your other thread, you were already unlocked.
you had the ability to make a phone call, even if it was only for 10 seconds....i can assure you if it was not unlocked you wouldnt have gotten any voice or data at all....
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so why am i not able to make calls if i'm unlocked?
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so why am i not able to make calls if i'm unlocked?
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you had data right? not on wifi?
you were able to place at least one call right?
an unlock is an unlock. you either have it or you dont. if you were able to make even ONE call.....you were unlocked.
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you had data right? not on wifi?
you were able to place at least one call right?
an unlock is an unlock. you either have it or you dont. if you were able to make even ONE call.....you were unlocked.
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well today i flashed a rom thats s-on and locked. and i had the same scenario that i had with the unlocked, s-off rom.. same behavior .. i made 2 calls that lasted 7 secs and they dropped.. thereafter, i'm not able to make calls. and the tmobile logo appears then disappears in the upper corner..
i think someone here said it best. i might have had a bad flash the 1st time.. i will reflash today and see if i get the same result. i'll let you know how it goes.
You've done like 6 flashes now at my count. What are the odds that they're all bad?
Gene Poole said:
You've done like 6 flashes now at my count. What are the odds that they're all bad?
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the flashing of roms isnt what i'm talking about.. i'm talking about the hack kit that i think something went wrong in. so thats why i flashed to a stock rom so that i can run the hack kit again to re-root and s-off again. hopefully this will do it..
if it doesnt work than i'll buy an unlock code.
trapzz said:
the flashing of roms isnt what i'm talking about.. i'm talking about the hack kit that i think something went wrong in. so thats why i flashed to a stock rom so that i can run the hack kit again to re-root and s-off again. hopefully this will do it..
if it doesnt work than i'll buy an unlock code.
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If you ever ran the hack kit, the SIM identifier information has been zeroed out (2048 bytes of partition 7 from 0x80000 to 0x80800) and you can't get it back--even if you return to S-ON--unless you saved the partition 7 backup gfree writes to your SD card when you first rooted. You can ask me how I know this or what it all means, if you care, but you haven't listened to one iota of anything I've said so far anyway.
Gene Poole said:
If you ever ran the hack kit, the SIM identifier information has been zeroed out (2048 bytes of partition 7 from 0x80000 to 0x80800) and you can't get it back--even if you return to S-ON--unless you saved the partition 7 backup gfree writes to your SD card when you first rooted. You can ask me how I know this or what it all means, if you care, but you haven't listened to one iota of anything I've said so far anyway.
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yeah....the kid obviously doesnt want to listen to anyone....let him think that paying someone 20 bucks for something he already has is going to get him anywhere.... its hopeless
And he opened up a new thread asking for the stock rom again. I don't know why it bothers me, as its the internet. But this is the exact reason we need operation iron fist
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yeah....the kid obviously doesnt want to listen to anyone....let him think that paying someone 20 bucks for something he already has is going to get him anywhere.... its hopeless
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do me a favor and dont comment on my threads anymore.. im not here to be insulted im here to be helped. seriously, i dont like it when im iinsulted for no reason. i'm new here and not an expert god like you.. so i ask that since i;m not on your holy level, that you not come back to my thread.
Gene Poole said:
If you ever ran the hack kit, the SIM identifier information has been zeroed out (2048 bytes of partition 7 from 0x80000 to 0x80800) and you can't get it back--even if you return to S-ON--unless you saved the partition 7 backup gfree writes to your SD card when you first rooted. You can ask me how I know this or what it all means, if you care, but you haven't listened to one iota of anything I've said so far anyway.
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gene poole, i appreciate your feedback, but keep in mind that i'm new here. i ask that you be a bit patient with me. seriously, i'm not here to waste time. and i really dont like being insulted.
now, if i understand you correctly, you mean to say that since my sim info has been wiped out with the hack kit that im not able to use my sim card and make calls?
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do me a favor and dont comment on my threads anymore.. im not here to be insulted im here to be helped. seriously, i dont like it when im iinsulted for no reason. i'm new here and not an expert god like you.. so i ask that since i;m not on your holy level, that you not come back to my thread.
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my apologies for calling you a kid....
but seriously...there is this thing called etiquette. you fail to use it.
you have asked the same damn thing several times across several threads...its annoying
you have been given the links you ask for, you have been given advice, yet you continue on about this whole thing like we are not doing anything to help....
new or not, cant you understand how annoying it is to try and help someone to have them ignore EVERYTHING you have posted??
Pirateghost said:
my apologies for calling you a kid....
but seriously...there is this thing called etiquette. you fail to use it.
you have asked the same damn thing several times across several threads...its annoying
you have been given the links you ask for, you have been given advice, yet you continue on about this whole thing like we are not doing anything to help....
new or not, cant you understand how annoying it is to try and help someone to have them ignore EVERYTHING you have posted??
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please dont comment on my threads anymore... i dont like being insulted.. im asking you nicely... dont comment on my threads anymore..
trapzz said:
please dont comment on my threads anymore... i dont like being insulted.. im asking you nicely... dont comment on my threads anymore..
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so you think its not insulting for you to ignore all the help that everyone has provided you?
wake up man....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
gene poole, you said that i'm unlocked.. i agree with you.. but the fact remains that i'm not able to make calls.. again, when i make a call the call doesnt even go through.. it just hangs there. and i used a friend's tmobile sim.. and that still didnt work.
i think you mentioned also that my radio rom could be at fault. if thats the case, should i flash the radio rom to another version?
Gene Poole said:
If you ever ran the hack kit, the SIM identifier information has been zeroed out (2048 bytes of partition 7 from 0x80000 to 0x80800) and you can't get it back--even if you return to S-ON--unless you saved the partition 7 backup gfree writes to your SD card when you first rooted. You can ask me how I know this or what it all means, if you care, but you haven't listened to one iota of anything I've said so far anyway.
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hi gene poole.. i installed the offical stock rom (RUU) from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959
everything is ok, except that like i told you before, i want to buy an unlock code. but when i put in my sim card, instead of seeing a message like, "network locked", i get "phone doesnt have sim card inserted." and it gives me the option of turning off the phone or restarting it.
so i dont know if i can still use an unlock code or not.. i just want to use this phone on tmo.. why is it that hard to do?
Hey guys.....
I tried flashing IceColdJelly on my HTC One X ATT and i was rushing and i just remembered a notice before i rebooted the phone that it says there was no OS something something to this rom and i clicked OK and it attempted to reboot. Now its not turning on at all. Cannot get into download mode or ANYTHING. Don't tell me to try pressing any more buttons because i've been doing that for the past 3 hours. I know my way around phones and this is my biggest problem i've ever faced. I put in the phone to the computer and it recognizes it but has 3 beeps after basically cannot do anything to the phone. I have TWRP recovery on it btw. Basically, its a paperweight. Cannot turn on a single freaking thing. Please help. I cannot thank you guys enough if you can help in any way....
Thanks.
Andrew10567 said:
Hey guys.....
I tried flashing IceColdJelly on my HTC One X ATT and i was rushing and i just remembered a notice before i rebooted the phone that it says there was no OS something something to this rom and i clicked OK and it attempted to reboot. Now its not turning on at all. Cannot get into download mode or ANYTHING. Don't tell me to try pressing any more buttons because i've been doing that for the past 3 hours. I know my way around phones and this is my biggest problem i've ever faced. I put in the phone to the computer and it recognizes it but has 3 beeps after basically cannot do anything to the phone. I have TWRP recovery on it btw. Basically, its a paperweight. Cannot turn on a single freaking thing. Please help. I cannot thank you guys enough if you can help in any way....
Thanks.
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You can recover if you had anything less than hboot 1.14 so if you were on software 2.20 before you rooted your out of luck
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You can recover if you had anything less than hboot 1.14 so if you were on software 2.20 before you rooted your out of luck
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Yeah it was 2.20...... Wow. Are you serious? I wasted 270$ on the phone...... Just picked it up today too....
Andrew10567 said:
Yeah it was 2.20...... Wow. Are you serious? I wasted 270$ on the phone...... Just picked it up today too....
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Don't panic.right now there is no solution.There will be one soon.
GOOD LUCK
Wrong section ...... And not to be a **** the but hahaha people really need to Stop and read
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Andrew10567 said:
Wow. Are you serious? I wasted 270$ on the phone...... Just picked it up today too....
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Taking the time to research before flashing a ROM that is not even meant for your phone would have saved a lot of heartache:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974101
I thought the ICJ Bricking Crew was no more. I guess those clowns are trying to make a comeback.
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You can recover if you had anything less than hboot 1.14 so if you were on software 2.20 before you rooted your out of luck
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I have downgraded using JET from 1.14 to 2.20. Process includes bricking your phone to get into special recovery mode that give RW access to hboot, but you do need TWRP at some point I think (not sure though) to get in bricked, before you start downgrade, so you might not be able to downgrade.
However, I don't think you are SOL. Look into manual steps of downgrading here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32761598&postcount=107
OP gives you there way to verify that device is connected and part of the steps is listing partitions. If you can get partitions listed on your PC, then I think you can just dd system image and it should come back to life... also have you tried 2.20 RUU? I had a corrupted system partition (bad sector causing reboot when I would try to access system - including booting phone or into twrp recovery). I ended up using RUU (which also failed from the same bug, but It actually reformatted my system partition giving me access to twrp and then I was able to restore).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwleOote5M0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Andrew10567 said:
Yeah it was 2.20...... Wow. Are you serious? I wasted 270$ on the phone...... Just picked it up today too....
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Lol. wow kid.
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rpomponio said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwleOote5M0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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It hurts to laugh so hard.
igagnidz said:
However, I don't think you are SOL. Look into manual steps of downgrading here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32761598&postcount=107
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This method will not work because he's corrupted his extended partition table. All that's left is the write-protected hboot, which the processor can't find because the partition table is gone. So he can't boot into recovery.
People have been working on this issue for a long time and there is currently no solution if you're on 2.20.
To the OP, where did you get a copy of ICJ? The latest version is supposed to contain asserts to prevent flashing on this phone. You can get this repaired by HTC for $150 or something. Or, if your ethics allow it, people have played dumb and gotten warranty replacements.
Next time don't go rooting and romming the day you get your phone.
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This method will not work because he's corrupted his extended partition table. All that's left is the write-protected hboot, which the processor can't find because the partition table is gone. So he can't boot into recovery.
People have been working on this issue for a long time and there is currently no solution if you're on 2.20.
To the OP, where did you get a copy of ICJ? The latest version is supposed to contain asserts to prevent flashing on this phone. You can get this repaired by HTC for $150 or something. Or, if your ethics allow it, people have played dumb and gotten warranty replacements.
Next time don't go rooting and romming the day you get your phone.
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If there is no ROM loaded onto the phone, as in doing a full /system wipe, the asserts will not work.
The assert that's being flashed looks at the build.prop that's already loaded onto the phone.
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Myrder said:
If there is no ROM loaded onto the phone, as in doing a full /system wipe, the asserts will not work.
The assert that's being flashed looks at the build.prop that's already loaded onto the phone.
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And of course, it's good practice to wipe /system when changing roms. I didn't think of that. That's obviously why people are still getting in trouble.
iElvis said:
And of course, it's good practice to wipe /system when changing roms. I didn't think of that. That's obviously why people are still getting in trouble.
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I don't ever wipe /system when flashing ROMs. It gets wiped when you flash anyway. I always wipe user data (factor reset), Dalvik and cache. But that's it.
iElvis said:
This method will not work because he's corrupted his extended partition table. All that's left is the write-protected hboot, which the processor can't find because the partition table is gone. So he can't boot into recovery.
People have been working on this issue for a long time and there is currently no solution if you're on 2.20.
To the OP, where did you get a copy of ICJ? The latest version is supposed to contain asserts to prevent flashing on this phone. You can get this repaired by HTC for $150 or something. Or, if your ethics allow it, people have played dumb and gotten warranty replacements.
Next time don't go rooting and romming the day you get your phone.
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Yep, if you format /system, the build.prop is gone, and the assert looks to the build.prop.. why it flashes, I don't know.
The way its set up seems like it would only flash if "ro.device=endeavoru" or whatever the line is, is present. I guess there is no fail safe to stop the process if the build.prop isn't present
Yeah, i'll skip the playing dumb idea. I prefer just going straight up to HTC about this. Would i be able to call in to HTC and ask them how much it costs? That is, if they accept these kinds of repairs.
Andrew10567 said:
Yeah, i'll skip the playing dumb idea. I prefer just going straight up to HTC about this. Would i be able to call in to HTC and ask them how much it costs? That is, if they accept these kinds of repairs.
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They do and you're not the first to ask. I think they just swap up the motherboard.
Andrew10567 said:
Yeah, i'll skip the playing dumb idea. I prefer just going straight up to HTC about this. Would i be able to call in to HTC and ask them how much it costs? That is, if they accept these kinds of repairs.
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They can fix any software corruption they have the tools too they know their phones front to back and can rewrite anything to them...just tell them what happened and they'll tell you the cost( maybe they'll feel bad and give a nice price) honesty can get you in good places sometimes
Thanks. Will send everyone who replied a thank button. Regardless of what type of comment...... I'll need to check the cost. Hopefully its below 100....
So i bought me a new used nexus 5 on craigslist from some old chinese guy. He said it wasn't connecting to a network no matter what or whose sim cards he used and how many times he rooted it. the phone is on stock unrooted 4.4.2. I got it on the cheap and was hoping ot fix it up and use it. Any idea what might be wrong with it?
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So i bought me a new used nexus 5 on craigslist from some old chinese guy. He said it wasn't connecting to a network no matter what or whose sim cards he used and how many times he rooted it. the phone is on stock unrooted 4.4.2. I got it on the cheap and was hoping ot fix it up and use it. Any idea what might be wrong with it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601997
Sounds like the old Chinese guy knew what he was doing.
You don't mention that YOU returned it to stock, you just said it was stock and unrooted. If it is exactly the way he gave it to you I would fastboot flash the stock 4.4.2 images from google and see what that does for you. You could simply have a corrupted file somewhere.
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You don't mention that YOU returned it to stock, you just said it was stock and unrooted. If it is exactly the way he gave it to you I would fastboot flash the stock 4.4.2 images from google and see what that does for you. You could simply have a corrupted file somewhere.
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Yes when he sold it to me it was stock. I haven't returned it to stock, ive rooted it and tried diff rom/basebad combos and still nothing. Theres also a weird persistent notification that i cant swipe away that says Nework (ROGERS) Unvailable....even when i reset and try a Telus sim! Is there an easier way to flash stock besides fastboot? I am pretty new to this gig and am not too comfortable with fastboot
butthurtlocker said:
Yes when he sold it to me it was stock. I haven't returned it to stock, ive rooted it and tried diff rom/basebad combos and still nothing. Theres also a weird persistent notification that i cant swipe away that says Nework (ROGERS) Unvailable....even when i reset and try a Telus sim! Is there an easier way to flash stock besides fastboot? I am pretty new to this gig and am not too comfortable with fastboot
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This being a Nexus you have little or no risk of doing damage by playing around. My original Droid X was always threatening to self destruct if you messed up the tiniest little step. Spending a couple hours learning about and installing Fastboot and ADB will be the best investment you can make. Once you learn to use them the fear of messing something up is gone. You can flash roms at will without worry as you can always return to stock and start over.
Flash a Google stock image
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All nexus 5 regardless of carrier should be unlocked
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butthurtlocker said:
Yes when he sold it to me it was stock. I haven't returned it to stock, ive rooted it and tried diff rom/basebad combos and still nothing. Theres also a weird persistent notification that i cant swipe away that says Nework (ROGERS) Unvailable....even when i reset and try a Telus sim! Is there an easier way to flash stock besides fastboot? I am pretty new to this gig and am not too comfortable with fastboot
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Just follow method one of this. It's easy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
PS, why did you buy a device thinking you could fix it of you don't know fastboot commands
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This being a Nexus you have little or no risk of doing damage by playing around. My original Droid X was always threatening to self destruct if you messed up the tiniest little step. Spending a couple hours learning about and installing Fastboot and ADB will be the best investment you can make. Once you learn to use them the fear of messing something up is gone. You can flash roms at will without worry as you can always return to stock and start over.
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Thanks man thats a good point!
jd1639 said:
Just follow method one of this. It's easy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
PS, why did you buy a device thinking you could fix it of you don't know fastboot commands
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Oh thats perfect bro thanks, nice and straightforward. Will see how this goes after school. I just htought it was maybe a radio issue or rom issue so i thought i could flash around and fix it. Also it was only 70 bucks and in mint condition aside from this problem so I didn't think it was a bad deal
Sounds like the ESN/IMEI is bad.
Hard to fix ATM.
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Sounds like the ESN/IMEI is bad.
Hard to fix ATM.
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Oh really?how does that happen!? The imei isn't blacklisted or anything and shows up as a registered imei. I tried flashing stock image and still no dice! Looks like I'm doomed. Any other suggestions?
That usually happens when the following steps occur.
The original owner unlocked bootloader.
They put twrp on it and did a full backup including ESN
The device developed a fault so they RMA'd it.
They restored the backup from the faulty device into the new one.
The ESN is device specific and by restoring it onto a different device you end up with not being able to connect to a network.
You can check by going into the about phone menu in the settings. If it displays your imei then I don't think this is your problem.
Have you tried popping the back cover off and checking the antennae contacts
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The good news is the parts are worth more than the $70 you paid for it. Find someone with a busted screen and sell it.
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The good news is the parts are worth more than the $70 you paid for it. Find someone with a busted screen and sell it.
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That's a good idea.
Thanks for the advice. Ended up selling it this morning as is to an eager repair junkie. Btw my imei was showing up and the antennas were all in place so still a mystery what was up with it!
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Hey guys. So I decided to trade my Oneplus One. I'm meeting a guy on Friday. How should I go about wiping the phone before I trade it off.
I am currently running cm11s with Francos latest kernel. I want to give him the phone bone stock so be doesn't have any issues with OTA's.
Would flashing Caulkins stock rooted rom be OK? Then wiping data and then formatting internal SD card? Any other advice would be great? Thanks, Gregg
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Hey guys. So I decided to trade my Oneplus One. I'm meeting a guy on Friday. How should I go about wiping the phone before I trade it off.
I am currently running cm11s with Francos latest kernel. I want to give him the phone bone stock so be doesn't have any issues with OTA's.
Would flashing Caulkins stock rooted rom be OK? Then wiping data and then formatting internal SD card? Any other advice would be great? Thanks, Gregg
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Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guide-return-opo-to-100-stock-t2826541
I really didnt want to mess with ADB. All im really worried about is making sure that none of my data is going to linger. As long as the phone is on stock and he can recieve the OTA's , thats all Im worried about.
Bump for another opinion.
The opinion that you received from @aboicu is correct. Whether or not you want to mess with adb is irrelevant. You need to.
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I knew that. I was just hoping for an easier option. I've only used adb once and that was rooting my oneplus one. Thanks!
GreggoryD502 said:
I knew that. I was just hoping for an easier option. I've only used adb once and that was rooting my oneplus one. Thanks!
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Adb/fastboot can be a bit daunting at first, but the more you use it the more confident you'll be.
You've rooted your phone, so you know already how to begin the whole process. Only the commands are different. But hey, you can use the automated process from the link I've pointed to. Read carefully, it's not complicated at all
Thanks for the help guys. But it looks like the trade is off. I texted the guy last night and asked him if he was OK meeting at a local t-mobile store and he pretty much freaked out on me. He went on about hating carrier stores and how t-mobile might force him to buy one of their phones, and locking up his phone. That it was false security doing the trade there. So no trade for me.
Hi Guys,
I've been doing searches on here all night and I'm more confused than ever.
I just got a like new m8 that's still on 4.4.2.
I just rooted it with weaksauce. I would like to update to 5.0.1 and be able to root. I'm not sure if I need for s-off or unlocked bootloader, but I think I read some of these should be done before updating to lollipop.
I was planning to update with the ruu update from HTC website.
I think I read that I can't do the ruu update if I'm unlocked or s-off, but I can't unlock or s-off after updating to 5.0.1
Can someone who knows what's up with this clarify things for me? I don't want to update without being sure I have everything set right in advance.
notslow1 said:
Hi Guys,
I've been doing searches on here all night and I'm more confused than ever.
I just got a like new m8 that's still on 4.4.2.
I just rooted it with weaksauce. I would like to update to 5.0.1 and be able to root. I'm not sure if I need for s-off or unlocked bootloader, but I think I read some of these should be done before updating to lollipop.
I was planning to update with the ruu update from HTC website.
I think I read that I can't do the ruu update if I'm unlocked or s-off, but I can't unlock or s-off after updating to 5.0.1
Can someone who knows what's up with this clarify things for me? I don't want to update without being sure I have everything set right in advance.
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Get s-off first. You can do any of the ruu I have posted while s-off. HTC also doesn't post Verizon ruu on their website. Now hit therootninja.com before its too late.
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Cool, thanks for the info.
Wow, I just went to get the s-off software, 25.00 That's the most expensive phone software I've seen. I don't mind paying for software, but is there any other option that is less expensive? I just got my girlfriend an m8 too and doing this twice is going to be a big investment.
dottat said:
Get s-off first. You can do any of the ruu I have posted while s-off. HTC also doesn't post Verizon ruu on their website. Now hit therootninja.com before its too late.
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notslow1 said:
Cool, thanks for the info.
Wow, I just went to get the s-off software, 25.00 That's the most expensive phone software I've seen. I don't mind paying for software, but is there any other option that is less expensive? I just got my girlfriend an m8 too and doing this twice is going to be a big investment.
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Zero other options. If you want root on your phone it's your only option.
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Maybe I'll just stick with kit Kat for now since it's easy to root with weak sauce. Any way to stop an ota update? I haven't got one yet.
notslow1 said:
Maybe I'll just stick with kit Kat for now since it's easy to root with weak sauce. Any way to stop an ota update? I haven't got one yet.
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I would S-OFF on KK then take the OTA to 5.0.1
That sounds like good advice and what I would do if it wasn't going to cost 50 to s-off our two phones. Our budget is tight after just buying phones at 150 bucks each. So until there is a less expensive s-off method I think were stuck with rooted Kit Kat. We just need root for basic stuff like titanium backup and to turn on tethering (which I hope I can do on this phone).
notslow1 said:
That sounds like good advice and what I would do if it wasn't going to cost 50 to s-off our two phones. Our budget is tight after just buying phones at 150 bucks each. So until there is a less expensive s-off method I think were stuck with rooted Kit Kat. We just need root for basic stuff like titanium backup and to turn on tethering (which I hope I can do on this phone).
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You do realize that without s-off your root will be pretty worthless for most things thanks to write protection in place right?
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I was not aware of that. Will I not be able to use titanium backup to restore my apps and data? How about unlocking tethering?
notslow1 said:
I was not aware of that. Will I not be able to use titanium backup to restore my apps and data? How about unlocking tethering?
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I'll add to the choir here. Do yourself a favor and get s-off before doing anything. Weaksauce works but the changes only last until you reboot. With s-off, you can do anything. And yes, Titanium Backup will restore your apps and data. As for the tethering, you can flash a rom that has it enabled or you can just run stock and "unlock" it yourself. It's a simple edit of a file. It's well worth the $25 it costs. Do it if you can.
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I was not aware of that. Will I not be able to use titanium backup to restore my apps and data? How about unlocking tethering?
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We are all new at some point in time and if there is anything I can suggest it is to listen to dottat. The kat knows his biz.
That $50 you "can't afford" . When you take one of those OTA updates unintentionally and then realize that not even $5000 can get you the s-off you so desperately desire for TB, tethering, or whatever your fancy is....it's pennies my good friend. You are so very lucky to be on KK, as that can still be dealt with. LP is another animal. To my knowledge there has been no way to get s-off/unlock bootloader. Take it form me, a flash junkie - you want s-off. You want an unlocked bootloader. You want root. Once you have it you never go back.
Otherwise you should have gotten an iphone.
These words are not to meant to condescend or talk down, it is to encourage you to take what you can while you still can.
I just found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/help/verizon-htc-one-m8-lollipop-root-t3072841/page5
So it looks like you can get root on lollipop now.
If I am rooted by this method and S-on can I use titanium backup for full backups and restoring apps? Also, can I turn on tethering with sqlite editor. Or will I still need S-off to do these two things?
I doubt I'll be changing roms or anything advanced, just need my Titanium Backup and tethering.
I also see that Sunshine now supports lollipop, so if I do decide I need it later, I guess I can always do it later.
notslow1 said:
I just found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...rizon-htc-one-m8-lollipop-root-t3072841/page5
So it looks like you can get root on lollipop now.
If I am rooted by this method and S-on can I use titanium backup for full backups and restoring apps? Also, can I turn on tethering with sqlite editor. Or will I still need S-off to do these two things?
I doubt I'll be changing roms or anything advanced, just need my Titanium Backup and tethering.
I also see that Sunshine now supports lollipop, so if I do decide I need it later, I guess I can always do it later.
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You won't be able to do what you want.
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I just found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/veri...t3072841/page5
So it looks like you can get root on lollipop now.
If I am rooted by this method and S-on can I use titanium backup for full backups and restoring apps? Also, can I turn on tethering with sqlite editor. Or will I still need S-off to do these two things?
I doubt I'll be changing roms or anything advanced, just need my Titanium Backup and tethering.
I also see that Sunshine now supports lollipop, so if I do decide I need it later, I guess I can always do it later.
I'm not sure how you got that out of the last sentence ....Did you read all of the post? :
"We do not currently Support the VERIZON HTC M9, nor Verizon m8 running 5.0.x (4.4.4 and below are good to go). We are working it, no ETAs, no HINTS, NO DETAILS, NO UPDATES!! Please don't ask about it"
Your phones are yours to do with as you choose of course, but if you want to take advantage of TB and tethering in the manner in which you hope to, you'll need s-off. As dottat has pointed out once again, and as I've already said, you've come this far and you are lucky enough to have found two phones with the 4.x firmware still on them, you'd be throwing all that away in the HOPES that one day you can get that exploit - and you'll STILL have to pay $25 for it IF they do.
I read that there was S-off support for lollipop at the top of this post in red lettering http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
Am I reading it wrong? It's confusing because below that it says "We do not currently Support the VERIZON HTC M9, nor Verizon m8 running 5.0.x (4.4.4 and below are good to go). We are working it, no ETAs, no HINTS, NO DETAILS, NO UPDATES!! Please don't ask about it"
notslow1 said:
I read that there was S-off support for lollipop at the top of this post in red lettering http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
Am I reading it wrong? It's confusing because below that it says "We do not currently Support the VERIZON HTC M9, nor Verizon m8 running 5.0.x (4.4.4 and below are good to go). We are working it, no ETAs, no HINTS, NO DETAILS, NO UPDATES!! Please don't ask about it"
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The sunshine app itself does not officially support it. You must get root first via the kingroot...which is fairly unstable root. It takes a number of tries which for most people is tough.
You are really setting out on a tough path if you don't at least get yours s-off.
We have already given you enough justification at this point I believe you simply need to make a decision and go with it.
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dottat said:
The sunshine app itself does not officially support it. You must get root first via the kingroot...which is fairly unstable root. It takes a number of tries which for most people is tough.
You are really setting out on a tough path if you don't at least get yours s-off.
We have already given you enough justification at this point I believe you simply need to make a decision and go with it.
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! What he said!
Both the M8 and M9 are unleashed after you have them S-0ffed. In addition to getting Wifi Tether,
you can modify things like Power Saver settings and other fun things. You can experiment with things
safely and obtain a faster phone that gets better battery life than bloated stock.
Devs post great custom roms that you can sample. Honestly, I like the 'new' look of my phone rotating
thru the different roms available here on xda.
Def worth the effort to S-0ff.
I got both phones S-off this week. I'm going to install dottat's prerooted 5.0.1 on them now. Crossing my fingers that I do it right.
Just want to thank everyone that posted for the great advice.
Me and my girlfriend can't wait to get on some modern phones, we're using droid 4 and droid razr that are grinding to a halt and barely function.