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[Q] home to root

please dont shout, just take pitty on me.
I have been getting into the world of rooting and have used the HTC Bootloader unlock, and have installed clockwork. i then had a few issues but managed to get some roms working but Im still not fully understanding exactly what im doing.
but i can flash by:
1. Power on'ing and vol down,
2. fastboot - bootloader - loading PG58IMG
3. recovery -wipe data/factory reset - yes
4. install zip from sdcard - chose zip from sdcard - Sensation_3.32.401.5_deodexed - Yes
5. wait for: install from sdcard complete
7. go back - rebootsystem now
Ive tried a few roms, 2 didnt work but this is the 3rd (Sensation_3.32.401.5_deodexed) that has loaded up.
My issue is I dont get how to get my wireless to work. If someone could give simple instructions Id be more than helpfl as all guides i read are too full of jargon. . . . .im not afraid to hit your thanks buttons . . .
Thanks
Tim
PS
my cid is VADAP001
my MID is PG5813000

taffytim said:
please dont shout, just take pitty on me.
I have been getting intot he world of routing and have used the HTC Bootloader unlock, and have installed clockwork. i then had a few issues but managed to get some roms working but Im still not flly understanding exactly what im doing.
but i can flashing by
1. Power on'ing and vol down,
2. fastboot - bootloader - loading PG58IMG
3. recovery -wipe data/factory reset - yes
4. install zip from sdcard - chose zip from sdcard - Sensation_3.32.401.5_deodexed - Yes
5. wait for: install from sdcard complete
7. go back - rebootsystem now
Ive tried a few roms, 2 didnt work but this is the 3rd (Sensation_3.32.401.5_deodexed) that has loaded up.
My issue is I dont get how to get my wireless to work. If someone could give simple instructions Id be more than helpfl as all guides i read are too full of jargon. . . . .im not afraid to hit your thanks buttons . . .
Thanks
Tim
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Hi,
Are you talking about wifi?
Have you got a router?

When you use HTC Dev to unlocj your bootloader it does unlock the Recovery, System, and Boot partitions to allow your device to write to those partitions and not just read rose partitions. But Terri is a catch, if you want to flash a custom recovery you have to use ABD fastoot commands to flash it. When you flash as ROM in a .zip file via Recovery, it only flashes the System partition. You then have to open the dot zip file and extract the boot.img and then use ADB fastboot commands to flash the boot.img to your boot partition. If you do not you will still have the boot.img of the ROM you was using before you flashed te New ROM.
Now let me explain the boot.img a little so you know why it is so important. The boot.img does just watt te name implies, it is what boots the Android ROM on your device. Now let me explain this a little further, the Android OS runs on top of eat is called a Lenox kernel. This means that your bootloader boots the Lenox kernel and the hardware of the device. The Lenox kernel then boots the Android OS. The kernel is also te connection between the hardware and the Android OS. So you see if the kernel is not compatible with the system that is on te system partition you will have troubles like WiFi not working or other I hardware reliant functions. So when you flash a new ROM and you are HTC Dev unlocked you will have to flash the boot.img for te ROM are you will more than likely have troubles.

Malybru, i do have a router but my wifi wont turn on so i cant connect to it.

T-Macgnolia said:
When you use HTC Dev to unlocj your bootloader it does unlock the Recovery, System, and Boot partitions to allow your device to write to those partitions and not just read rose partitions. But Terri is a catch, if you want to flash a custom recovery you have to use ABD fastoot commands to flash it. When you flash as ROM in a .zip file via Recovery, it only flashes the System partition. You then have to open the dot zip file and extract the boot.img and then use ADB fastboot commands to flash the boot.img to your boot partition. If you do not you will still have the boot.img of the ROM you was using before you flashed te New ROM.
Now let me explain the boot.img a little so you know why it is so important. The boot.img does just watt te name implies, it is what boots the Android ROM on your device. Now let me explain this a little further, the Android OS runs on top of eat is called a Lenox kernel. This means that your bootloader boots the Lenox kernel and the hardware of the device. The Lenox kernel then boots the Android OS. The kernel is also te connection between the hardware and the Android OS. So you see if the kernel is not compatible with the system that is on te system partition you will have troubles like WiFi not working or other I hardware reliant functions. So when you flash a new ROM and you are HTC Dev unlocked you will have to flash the boot.img for te ROM are you will more than likely have troubles.
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That is very informative thanks T-Macgnolia. I understand the theorybut i cant work out the process?
How do i get to flash the boot image?
If i go into my rom folder on my pc then try to open the boot file i just get a Windows Disc Image Burner message box asking me to burn to disc.
I used to burn images using virtal drives when making dvds. Will i need to do the same again here with a virtual drive?
Can you break the process down for me?

taffytim said:
That is very informative thanks T-Macgnolia. I understand the theorybut i cant work out the process?
How do i get to flash the boot image?
If i go into my rom folder on my pc then try to open the boot file i just get a Windows Disc Image Burner message box asking me to burn to disc.
I used to burn images using virtal drives when making dvds. Will i need to do the same again here with a virtual drive?
Can you break the process down for me?
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First you have to download and install the Android SDK. Here is a video by Elite Recognized Developer Adam Outler that shows you how to install the Android SDK. After you have the SDK installed and all the packages are downloaded and installed. Take the boot.img and copy it to the same folder in ADB that has fastboot in it. Now while you are in the folder with fastboot in it hold down the shift key and right click anywhere on the screen and select "open command promt here". This will open a command promt with you already on the right directory. Now boot your Sensation into Hboot by holding the volume down button down while booting your Sensation. when in Hboot select fastboot and connect your Sensation to your computer with your USB cable. Now type the following into the command promt.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
That is all it is to it. Also the boot.img is a iso file that is why you get that message when you try to open it. You have to use a Android kitchen or another program that can decompile the file if you want to open it and look around.

T-Macgnolia said:
First you have to download and install the Android SDK. Here is a video by Elite Recognized Developer Adam Outler that shows you how to install the Android SDK. After you have the SDK installed and all the packages are downloaded and installed. Take the boot.img and copy it to the same folder in ADB that has fastboot in it. Now while you are in the folder with fastboot in it hold down the shift key and right click anywhere on the screen and select "open command promt here". This will open a command promt with you already on the right directory. Now boot your Sensation into Hboot by holding the volume down button down while booting your Sensation. when in Hboot select fastboot and connect your Sensation to your computer with your USB cable. Now type the following into the command promt.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
That is all it is to it. Also the boot.img is a iso file that is why you get that message when you try to open it. You have to use a Android kitchen or another program that can decompile the file if you want to open it and look around.
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You sir deserve a big pint of something great. Point by point I:
1. I already had sdk installed so didnt need to install this.
2. I cleared the phone back to factory with Recovery (Power on with holding -Vol, RECOVERY, Wipe data/Factory Reset, Power Off)
3. I went into HBOOT (by powering on holding down -vol)
4. Opened FASTBOOT and connected phone to computer via USB
5. Opened up command prompt on PC (start menu, typed cmd in the search box)
6. I then Typed the following:
7. "cd c:\Android" (to get me into the folder where my files are)
8. "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
9. this then loaded my boot file and bosh, Im done.
I then restarted the phone and bobs your mothers brother Im using wiresless again. Its such an easy process but on the first go it seems like rocket science.
You cant appreciate how greatful i am for your help. Thank you more than a lot.
If i chose a different ROM at what point is it best to do this stage? Are you able to do this to the boot image before you use recovery to 'insatll zip from sd card'? Or do you have to install then come back to it like i did?

For every custom rom you install you need to follow the same procedure.
1. First flash/install the rom via recovery
2. Get the boot.img and flash it via fastboot (some rom's have more than one kernel then choose the best you want)
As long as you stay in HTC unlocked bootloader the above steps are necessary to flash the rom completely to prevent bootloops and wifi errors
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ta gane shp, this is a good place with good people

Thanks this post helped me a lot!
I got Android Revolution fully working, but I'm trying to flash the newest OC Kernel of SebastianFM over it. But his zip doesn't have a "boot.img", it does however contain the following: mkbootimg, mkbootimg.sh and unpackbootimg. Is it any of those I need to flash, if not, which "boot.img" do I flash then?

Asskicker2 said:
Thanks this post helped me a lot!
I got Android Revolution fully working, but I'm trying to flash the newest OC Kernel of SebastianFM over it. But his zip doesn't have a "boot.img", it does however contain the following: mkbootimg, mkbootimg.sh and unpackbootimg. Is it any of those I need to flash, if not, which "boot.img" do I flash then?
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Hi,
I believe the boot.img refers to the ROM you are flashing.
This is a kernel.
So,make a nandroid backup,
wipe cache and dalvik,
and flash the kernel from the root of the sd card,choosing install zip from sd card in recovery.

malybru said:
Hi,
I believe the boot.img refers to the ROM you are flashing.
This is a kernel.
So,make a nandroid backup,
wipe cache and dalvik,
and flash the kernel from the root of the sd card,choosing install zip from sd card in recovery.
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Yeah, that isn't working.
Wifi ain't working now.

Asskicker2 said:
Yeah, that isn't working.
Wifi ain't working now.
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Hi,
Just restore the nandroid backup you made.

malybru said:
Hi,
Just restore the nandroid backup you made.
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Yeah, but I wanted to update to newest kernel. Thanks though

Doesn't work with me.
taffytim said:
You sir deserve a big pint of something great. Point by point I:
1. I already had sdk installed so didnt need to install this.
2. I cleared the phone back to factory with Recovery (Power on with holding -Vol, RECOVERY, Wipe data/Factory Reset, Power Off)
3. I went into HBOOT (by powering on holding down -vol)
4. Opened FASTBOOT and connected phone to computer via USB
5. Opened up command prompt on PC (start menu, typed cmd in the search box)
6. I then Typed the following:
7. "cd c:\Android" (to get me into the folder where my files are)
8. "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
9. this then loaded my boot file and bosh, Im done.
I then restarted the phone and bobs your mothers brother Im using wiresless again. Its such an easy process but on the first go it seems like rocket science.
You cant appreciate how greatful i am for your help. Thank you more than a lot.
If i chose a different ROM at what point is it best to do this stage? Are you able to do this to the boot image before you use recovery to 'insatll zip from sd card'? Or do you have to install then come back to it like i did?
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I tried this with OrDroid and ViperS laterst versions and the wifi still doesnot work with my device.
It does nor even turn on from the settings, someone please help!

Wi-Fi Issues
theumairahmad said:
I tried this with OrDroid and ViperS laterst versions and the wifi still doesnot work with my device.
It does nor even turn on from the settings, someone please help!
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Post 3 in this thread explains exactly where the problem is. But ........you will never unlock that boot partition if ur phone is S-ON. The trick with the wire works...it took me couple of times to do it but it worked. Then.....the lates ViperS version does it for you. You do not have to use ADB or whatever that program was to flash the boot.img It is all in the ROM. I even flashed the newest bricked 1.4 kernel on top.....but that 3rd comment is the key to all problems with Wi-Fi and other kernel issues:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

[Guide] How to flash back to Stock Rom - chacha. Please Sticky This !

Alot of the guides floating around showing how to flash back to stock rom is incomplete ( missing a few steps ) and will result in boot loop most of the time. the correct procedure is :
Part 1 : Setting up Fastboot.
1. Make sure you have java installed, if not get it from here : http://java.com/ and install it.
2. Download the Android SDK manager from here : http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html ( get the exe download )
3. Install SDK manager, then run the android SDK manager.
4. Once launched it will show you available updates, choose ONLY these two "Android SDK Platform Tools and Android SDK Tools" and update them.
5. After update is complete close the sdk manager and go to the SDK manager platform-tools folder, normal path is : ( C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools )
6. Copy the following 3 files from this folder : "adb.exe" , "AdbWinApi.dll" and "fastboot.exe"
7. go to your c drive ( c:\ ) and make a new directory called "fastboottools"
8. copy the 3 files above into your fastboottools folder.
9. so now your should have a folder like this : "c:\Fastboottools" with the following 3 files in it "adb.exe" , "AdbWinApi.dll" and "fastboot.exe".
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That is it, Fastboot tools is setup. Proceed to next guide.
Part 2 : Flashing guide.
1. download the ROM from here:
ruu_chacha_htc_asia_wwe_1.57.707.2_radio_47.23.35. 3033h_7.51.35.19_release_228383_signed.zip
or here ( mirror link ) : ruu_chacha_htc_asia_wwe_1.57.707.2_radio_47.23.35.3033h_7.51.35.19_release_228383_signed.zip
2. Extract and copy the system.img AND boot.img to the same directory as your fastboot tools "C:/fastboottools" ( make sure to copy both files )
3. Enter the fastboot mode on your phone by pressing volume down + power button after the device has been turned off.
4. Choose fastboot on the phone by pressing power button, and then connect your phone to your PC
5. Using fastboot tools, open the Command prompt and navigate to "C:\fastboottools" then run this command on cmd: "fastboot flash system system.img"
6. Dont reboot, Using fastboot tools, run this command on cmd: "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
( The two commands in step 5 and 6 are different, make sure to type each one correctly and to do them straight after each other )
7. Reboot phone. let it boot up, you will still get bootloop or error message.
8. Take out the battery.
9. Boot back into bootloader ( Volume down + power ).
10. Now choose recovery.
11. Phone should now reboot itself and bam, all should now work fine.
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after trying EVERYTHING else, this is the method that worked for me, i tried to cover every step possible ( alot of the other guides skipped few steps and that is where i got problems ).
hope this helps.
( PLEASE BE AWARE : This will remove recovery and root. if you flash back to stock rom using this method you will have to root your phone again. It will still be unlocked, just recovery and root will be removed. to re add recovery and root check part 3 below. )
Part 3 : Add recovery and root access back after installing stock rom.
1. Download the following 2 files, you will need them :
PH06IMG.zip
su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip
2. Extract PH06img.zip to your "c:\fastboottools" directory. it will add the "recovery.img" file to fastboot.
3. Copy the file su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip to your phones SD card, dont change the name, keep it standard, just put it in the root directory of your SD card.
4. go to the settings on your phone "Settings -> Power -> and Uncheck Fast boot" ( This is important, make sure fastboot is unchecked.
5. Take out your battery, put battery back in and boot into bootloader ( hold down volumedown + power )
6. Choose fastboot on the phone by pressing power button, and then connect your phone to your PC
7. Go to the Fastboottools directory "c:\fastboottools", Hold CTRL+Shift and right click in that Folder and open Command Prompt.
8. type inside command prompt : "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and let it finnish, takes less than a minute.
9. reboot your phone, but reboot it back into bootloader ( hold down volumedown + power )
10. Now using volume keys choose "recovery" and press "enter" ( not power button, rather use enter button in recovery else you sometimes get a "hat like" picture on the screen )you should now see the recovery options.
11. find the "install zipd from sd card" option and press enter, then choose su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip and confirm to flash it.
12. once flashed reboot the phone and you will now have recovery and root access back again.
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it is recommended you update superuser to newer version and also install busybox.
Now that you have recovery installed you can also flash custom roms again.
I STRONLGY recommend once you reach this step that you make a backup of your rom via the bootloader recovery menu, that way you dont have to go through all this pain again next time.
The End !!!
feel free to post any problems you encounter below.

stuck on bootloop at step 10
I've attempted the recovery and get as far as step 10, but unfortunately
"still suffer the bootloop.
what am I supposed to do in the recovery step to get it working fine!
do i load the update.zip?
please reply if availale... am stuck on bootloop
ty

bootloop ussualy happens when you dont clear your cache properly before flashing.
Make sure to clear ALL cache, and also make sure to follow the steps exactly as they are posted, even if it looks like you can skip a step DON'T. do each step as posted, and clear all cache when you are told to. then you wont get boot loops.

Hi,
I bought HTC chacha locally at a online retailer. Its not tied to any sim/operator. However I am stuck at android version 2.3.3. (firmware version 1.20.720.1). If I try to run the (ota)software update, the phone says no updates available.
I really need to unlock the boot loader. However if I try the htcdev.com, the RUU utility says that the please update to 1.57.XX and then try unlocking the bootloader. I am really stuck here.
My question is can I try the steps mentioned above in this post to get the firmware update, with a locked bootloader?
Any other suggestions to update my firmware to the latest 1.57.XX?
--Thanks in Advance..

htc status restore factory 2.3.3
No, I didn't make a real backup! I thought titanium backup would cover that, it didn't, so I have no backup of the stock stuff.
I have a HTC Status (aka chacha) US ver with att. I unlocked the boot loader by htc's site, worked fine. Then I rooted it with cmw, worked great.
Recently the ota 2.3.5 update (48mb) became available. I downloaded it and tried to install it, it failed with checksum. I know it is the cmw mod. How can I get the stock load 2.3.3 back onto my htc status? The above directions mention the "asia" load. Are the files mentioned generic for all phones with the exception of the cid?
p.s. It would be great if someone out there had the stock 2.3.3 recovery file for the status! That would be easier to load than the sdk stuff.
update : both ruu files listed above show to be corrupt when unzipping.
Update: I installed a newer zip utility than the stock win xp one and it unzipped without any trouble. Moving on to the next step.
Update: all went well, except the "english" option, I chose english singapore. Installed cwm and rooted again. updated to 2.3.5. Thanks for the info above.

thank you!
raymerjacque said:
Alot of the guides floating around showing how to flash back to stock rom is incomplete ( missing a few steps ) and will result in boot loop most of the time. the correct procedure is :
Part 1 : Setting up Fastboot.
That is it, Fastboot tools is setup. Proceed to next guide.
Part 2 : Flashing guide.
after trying EVERYTHING else, this is the method that worked for me, i tried to cover every step possible ( alot of the other guides skipped few steps and that is where i got problems ).
hope this helps.
( PLEASE BE AWARE : This will remove recovery and root. if you flash back to stock rom using this method you will have to root your phone again. It will still be unlocked, just recovery and root will be removed. to re add recovery and root check part 3 below. )
Part 3 : Add recovery and root access back after installing stock rom.
it is recommended you update superuser to newer version and also install busybox.
Now that you have recovery installed you can also flash custom roms again.
I STRONLGY recommend once you reach this step that you make a backup of your rom via the bootloader recovery menu, that way you dont have to go through all this pain again next time.
The End !!!
feel free to post any problems you encounter below.
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thank ! but dont update rom to 1.57.707.3,why?

Does the phone need an unlocked bootloader?
Can the be a way to debrand the firmware? Is the firmware attached the latest generic one?
Thanks

can't flash new htc status att rom 2.14.502.2 ruu security fail
Goatman5467 said:
No, I didn't make a real backup! I thought titanium backup would cover that, it didn't, so I have no backup of the stock stuff.
I have a HTC Status (aka chacha) US ver with att. I unlocked the boot loader by htc's site, worked fine. Then I rooted it with cmw, worked great.
Recently the ota 2.3.5 update (48mb) became available. I downloaded it and tried to install it, it failed with checksum. I know it is the cmw mod. How can I get the stock load 2.3.3 back onto my htc status? The above directions mention the "asia" load. Are the files mentioned generic for all phones with the exception of the cid?
p.s. It would be great if someone out there had the stock 2.3.3 recovery file for the status! That would be easier to load than the sdk stuff.
update : both ruu files listed above show to be corrupt when unzipping.
Update: I installed a newer zip utility than the stock win xp one and it unzipped without any trouble. Moving on to the next step.
Update: all went well, except the "english" option, I chose english singapore. Installed cwm and rooted again. updated to 2.3.5. Thanks for the info above.
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A new ota update was available (1.57.707.3) but it won't install, it says the current rom seems to be altered and it refuses to install. So I went to htc.com/support and found the status page and downloaded the latest installer for 2.14.502.2 rom image. It fails with "security fail" under ruu in the phones bootloader screen.
The installer on the pc say's I must get the correct rom installer for my phone. I think it might have something to do with the asia chacha system and boot.img 2.3.3 stuff I installed.
Current software is android 2.3.5 and software 1.57.707.2
Is there anyway to get rid of cwm or force the new rom to install over the old?

Thanks man
Tried and made it
Work very fine except I cannot update sofware to newer version... Stuck on 1.54.401.2

Goatman5467 said:
A new ota update was available (1.57.707.3) but it won't install, it says the current rom seems to be altered and it refuses to install. So I went to htc.com/support and found the status page and downloaded the latest installer for 2.14.502.2 rom image. It fails with "security fail" under ruu in the phones bootloader screen.
The installer on the pc say's I must get the correct rom installer for my phone. I think it might have something to do with the asia chacha system and boot.img 2.3.3 stuff I installed.
Current software is android 2.3.5 and software 1.57.707.2
Is there anyway to get rid of cwm or force the new rom to install over the old?
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I'm having the same issue.

You need the stock rom for the update to work. But frankly, I did not see any improvement. Battery life sucks.
I'm back to CM9

Goatman5467 said:
A new ota update was available (1.57.707.3) but it won't install, it says the current rom seems to be altered and it refuses to install. So I went to htc.com/support and found the status page and downloaded the latest installer for 2.14.502.2 rom image. It fails with "security fail" under ruu in the phones bootloader screen.
The installer on the pc say's I must get the correct rom installer for my phone. I think it might have something to do with the asia chacha system and boot.img 2.3.3 stuff I installed.
Current software is android 2.3.5 and software 1.57.707.2
Is there anyway to get rid of cwm or force the new rom to install over the old?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752473

good lesson

Hi everyone.
I want to take my htc cha cha for warranty service by HTC. It means that I need to un-root the phone and take it back to official rom by HTC.
My phone is in Asia area, anyone has this stock/ official rom? Plzz share to me.
Thanks so much.

...

Hi ..
i have a problem with coming back to the stock arabic rom
the wizard stops and gives 2 errors !!

Signature check fails
Is there a way to switch off or bypass signature checking?
>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (254104 KB)...
OKAY [ 57.650s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 293.043s
>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' (2584 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.340s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 4.633s

thanks!, it worked for me

Link doesn't work
Dear, thank you for the super thread. But I have 2 problems (as I'm a newbie to HTC Chacha).
1. The download links for the files PH06IMG.zip & su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip does not work. and 2. I cannot get the code from HTCDev website.
Please Help.
Thanks in advance.

Hello Everyone
Currently my ChaCha is running on GB 2.3.5 with version 1.57.720.1 (ASIA)
i want to the stock rom of this verison may be upgraded also
The links mentioned for the stock rom in this thread is not working
can i get the working links
P.S if i flash my ChaCha with CyanogenMod9 can i switch back to my stock verison without any issues (sorry if my question is annoying)
Thank you

[X920d] How to Unroot HTC Butterfly

This guide is made for those people who want to unroot and revert there HTC butterfly to stock firmware by flashing Stock RUU using ADB commands. this is tested personally by me. a compete detail explanation can be found in this link.
1. download the stock RUU in this link. This is a working Stock RUU image and can be flash only using ADB command. the zip file will prompt you that it is corrupted when you try to open manually. rename the file to PL99IMG.zip to flash it faster.
PL99IMG_DLXB1_U_JB_45_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.12.707.1_R_Ra dio_3A.22.306.10_10.07.1060.04D_release_signed.zip
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658475218
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2. You will need sdk & and drivers, please take a look here. if you already have it, continue. extract the folder and copy the PL99IMG.zip to that directory.
3. Reboot to bootloader by Holding Vol down + Power button
4. Connect your phone to the PC while in the bootloader. The phone should say fastboot USB, if not, select fastboot on the phone & check if it says fastboot USB, if not, change the USB port you are using.
5. open a command prompt and browse to the folder containing the ADB files.
6. enter the following commands
fastboot erase cache
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7. You may not see any output, then enter the command
fastboot oem rebootRUU
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8. You phone will now go into the RUU mode.
9. Wait for around 30 seconds, then enter the command
fastboot flash zip PL99IMG.zip
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if this error will prompt you. enter the command again in step 9.
FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)
Normal after Hboot version changes. You need to run only the flash command again (not the whole set of commands, just the fastboot flash command.)
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10. The installation will begin and you will be able to see the progress at every step.
Once done, enter the command
fastboot reboot
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i hope this guide will be a great help.
Hit Thanks if you like it.

Or you could rename this thread to 'How to flash RUU zip for X920D'

Does this include stock recovery?

So why do we have 2 threads .. ?? Just confused
Also when I tried fixing the zip, I didnt see any boot image in it.. can someone who has restored confirm that their kernel also actually reverted ?

v-b-n said:
So why do we have 2 threads .. ?? Just confused
Also when I tried fixing the zip, I didnt see any boot image in it.. can someone who has restored confirm that their kernel also actually reverted ?
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you dont have to fix the zip file. let the internal RUU flash everything for you including the boot image. as i said never try to fix the zip file even though it saying its corrupted. only RUU will can open the zip file properly. this guide is a step by step procedure. alright? i confirm that this is working. this where the steps i used to revert my butterfly back to stock.

lombers said:
Does this include stock recovery?
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yes this contains the stock recovery and even the boot image.

acid28 said:
you dont have to fix the zip file. let the internal RUU flash everything for you including the boot image. as i said never try to fix the zip file even though it saying its corrupted. only RUU will can open the zip file properly. this guide is a step by step procedure. alright? i confirm that this is working. this where the steps i used to revert my butterfly back to stock.
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Agreed on that , whats baffling me is that boot image doesnt come up in the zip listing at all ... anyways, I am not in need of this , was just clarifying for others

acid28 said:
This guide is made for those people who want to unroot and revert there HTC butterfly to stock firmware by flashing Stock RUU using ADB commands. this is tested personally by me. a compete detail explanation can be found in this link.
1. download the stock RUU in this link. This is a working Stock RUU image and can be flash only using ADB command. the zip file will prompt you that it is corrupted when you try to open manually. rename the file to PL99IMG.zip to flash it faster.
2. You will need sdk & and drivers, please take a look here. if you already have it, continue. extract the folder and copy the PL99IMG.zip to that directory.
3. Reboot to bootloader by Holding Vol down + Power button
4. Connect your phone to the PC while in the bootloader. The phone should say fastboot USB, if not, select fastboot on the phone & check if it says fastboot USB, if not, change the USB port you are using.
5. open a command prompt and browse to the folder containing the ADB files.
6. enter the following commands
7. You may not see any output, then enter the command
8. You phone will now go into the RUU mode.
9. Wait for around 30 seconds, then enter the command
if this error will prompt you. enter the command again in step 9.
10. The installation will begin and you will be able to see the progress at every step.
Once done, enter the command
i hope this guide will be a great help.
Hit Thanks if you like it.
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This will put my Butterfly to stock everything right? Locked bootloader, stock recovery and all?
Sent from my HTC Butterfly using Tapatalk 2

enyaj said:
This will put my Butterfly to stock everything right? Locked bootloader, stock recovery and all?
Sent from my HTC Butterfly using Tapatalk 2
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Yes this will revert your butterfly back to stock. and relock your bootloader

I guess this is a sort of side question, but is this the latest current software available for the X920D or is there an OTA available?
EDIT: Also what languages are available in this RUU?

acid28 said:
This guide is made for those people who want to unroot and revert there HTC butterfly to stock firmware by flashing Stock RUU using ADB commands. this is tested personally by me. a compete detail explanation can be found in this link.
1. download the stock RUU in this link. This is a working Stock RUU image and can be flash only using ADB command. the zip file will prompt you that it is corrupted when you try to open manually. rename the file to PL99IMG.zip to flash it faster.
2. You will need sdk & and drivers, please take a look here. if you already have it, continue. extract the folder and copy the PL99IMG.zip to that directory.
3. Reboot to bootloader by Holding Vol down + Power button
4. Connect your phone to the PC while in the bootloader. The phone should say fastboot USB, if not, select fastboot on the phone & check if it says fastboot USB, if not, change the USB port you are using.
5. open a command prompt and browse to the folder containing the ADB files.
6. enter the following commands
7. You may not see any output, then enter the command
8. You phone will now go into the RUU mode.
9. Wait for around 30 seconds, then enter the command
if this error will prompt you. enter the command again in step 9.
10. The installation will begin and you will be able to see the progress at every step.
Once done, enter the command
i hope this guide will be a great help.
Hit Thanks if you like it.
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getting error FAILED (remote :99 unknown fail)
i hv tried 4-5 times as instructed but same error

getting error FAILED (remote :99 unknown fail)
guyluvsgals said:
getting error FAILED (remote :99 unknown fail)
i hv tried 4-5 times as instructed but same error
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Found solution for this......
Need to relock back the bootloader
1.) On bootloader, type "fastboot oem lock" (I got the message mentioned locked successful or something but end of the process FAILED)
2.) Just don't bother bout the message, ur phone may restarted now.
3.) Boot back to Bootloader (Hold Power + Vol Down)
4.) Follow back all the steps as mentioned on the thread.
Hope this help

guyluvsgals said:
getting error FAILED (remote :99 unknown fail)
i hv tried 4-5 times as instructed but same error
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Your bootloader is still unlocked. You didn't relock your bootloader. Relock your bootloader using this command:
Code:
fastboot oem lock

acid28 said:
This guide is made for those people who want to unroot and revert there HTC butterfly to stock firmware by flashing Stock RUU using ADB commands. this is tested personally by me. a compete detail explanation can be found in this link.
1. download the stock RUU in this link. This is a working Stock RUU image and can be flash only using ADB command. the zip file will prompt you that it is corrupted when you try to open manually. rename the file to PL99IMG.zip to flash it faster.
2. You will need sdk & and drivers, please take a look here. if you already have it, continue. extract the folder and copy the PL99IMG.zip to that directory.
3. Reboot to bootloader by Holding Vol down + Power button
4. Connect your phone to the PC while in the bootloader. The phone should say fastboot USB, if not, select fastboot on the phone & check if it says fastboot USB, if not, change the USB port you are using.
5. open a command prompt and browse to the folder containing the ADB files.
6. enter the following commands
7. You may not see any output, then enter the command
8. You phone will now go into the RUU mode.
9. Wait for around 30 seconds, then enter the command
if this error will prompt you. enter the command again in step 9.
10. The installation will begin and you will be able to see the progress at every step.
Once done, enter the command
i hope this guide will be a great help.
Hit Thanks if you like it.
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hello I got an error here :
FAILED (remote: 43 main version check fail)
Your device is S-ON & you are trying to use an RUU that has software number less than your current software number.
what should I do now

acid28 said:
This guide is made for those people who want to unroot and revert there HTC butterfly to stock firmware by flashing Stock RUU using ADB commands. this is tested personally by me. a compete detail explanation can be found in this link.
1. download the stock RUU in this link. This is a working Stock RUU image and can be flash only using ADB command. the zip file will prompt you that it is corrupted when you try to open manually. rename the file to PL99IMG.zip to flash it faster.
2. You will need sdk & and drivers, please take a look here. if you already have it, continue. extract the folder and copy the PL99IMG.zip to that directory.
3. Reboot to bootloader by Holding Vol down + Power button
4. Connect your phone to the PC while in the bootloader. The phone should say fastboot USB, if not, select fastboot on the phone & check if it says fastboot USB, if not, change the USB port you are using.
5. open a command prompt and browse to the folder containing the ADB files.
6. enter the following commands
7. You may not see any output, then enter the command
8. You phone will now go into the RUU mode.
9. Wait for around 30 seconds, then enter the command
if this error will prompt you. enter the command again in step 9.
10. The installation will begin and you will be able to see the progress at every step.
Once done, enter the command
i hope this guide will be a great help.
Hit Thanks if you like it.
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Success!

the ruu has corrupted?

Can someone post the stock recovery img please

v-b-n said:
Can someone post the stock recovery img please
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here it is, recovery.img from : OTA_DLXB1_U_JB_45_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.12.707.1_R

How do unlock the bootloader again so that I can flash the stock recovery img? when i relock i used the fastboot oem lock command..then flashed RUU..all ok..just that the stock recovery doesnt show..just an image of a phone with a red exclamation mark.Thanks.
edit..ok..managed to unlock again..but after I flash the stock recovery..still get the red triangle...

Do i have to unroot a rooted x920d to receive OTA update?
Hi all,
its been a long time since I last on xda. I was using HTC P3600i back then. Now I just bought a butterfly & its rooted. I am unable to update via air since then. My question is do I hve to do this to update my system
software? We all know new OTA update is available. I can't update cos everytime got error while flashing. The error is zip file not found. When I use it with tarp the error is cannot flash zip file, the signature verification failed. Any help here dud be great. Thx

Desperate for a Root Method for my P8 Max

Hi all,
Well I love my phone, just love it! BUT having bought it from China, like many I am stuck with the Chinese Model and firmware. Huawei Australia have assisted in unlocking the bootloader, now I am ready to root the phone. BUT, I have not had any luck sourcing a root method for it. Can someone please PLEASE help.
I am desperate as it keeps booting me out of Google Play Services, rendering my Huawei watch useless (ironic huh)
Any help would be appreciated. Email me if you like [email protected]
Michael

flash twrp recovery and install root with it very easy way

A Big Thank You and....
rowihel2012 said:
flash twrp recovery and install root with it very easy way
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That sounds to easy, only question, how do I do that? Is there an instruction manual or guidance anywhere?
I have flashed other phones in the past but this one is stumping me.
I have looked for some of these methods only to be completing surveys that inundate me with spam and phone calls, only to be left without the downloads that I needed. Did I mention how much I love my phone?
Thanks again
Michael

Managed to root my phone.. even when I have updated the EMUI to B018, but there was an issue.. I tell you below
Step I follow from Chinese Forum below...
Preparation step :
1. download the tools from
https://www.mediafire.com/?9drsdo2f6hn4j34
2. Extract the content to your local. Note there are two folders :
- Folder 1 is for the tool that contains the TWRP recovery.img and the adb/fastboot tool,
- Folder 2 is for the original recovery
3. Copy the SuperSU zip to your phone (either in internal or external memory of your phone)
Installation step :
Step 0, unlock your bootloader (search around on how to do it)
1. Since I am using mac, somehow I don't need to install any driver, but if you using windows, install all the driver yourself
2. Enable the developer mode in your phone, and after that enable the usb debugging
3. Turn off your phone, and boot to fastboot (in off mode, connect the phone with your PC then press Volume Up and Power Button together)
4. Since now your phone has been connected to the PC, go to that Tool folder in respective of your OS, then overwrite the recovery with TWRP with fastboot command (install custom recovery) *note : for mac just add "./" in every command
- check the whether its connected : fastboot devices
- install TWRP : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
5. Restart your phone and boot to recovery
- restart : fastboot reboot
- after reboot, turn off your phone
- reboot to recovery : turn on your phone by holding Volume Down with Power button
- Now you are at TWRP
6. Install SuperSU (root)
- Install SuperSU zip that has already been copied to your phone using TWRP (use the Install mode)
7. Reboot the phone
- Use reboot function in twrp
8. Profit
Theoritically the above things works but I have some issues following the above :
- After step 4, after recovery being flashed with TWRP seems like my phone Boot Partition is being overwritten too
- So when I rebooted the phone, it boot to TWRP instead
- So I tried to re-flashed the recovery with the original EMUI rom recovery (go to the folder "2.P8Max_Official_Recovery(For_restoration)" to find the original recovery.img). Also note that in the this folder, the adb and fastboot is only for mac. The one for windows use it in the tools
- This is done by going to fastboot again, then do command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- This time using the original recovery
- Now when I rebooted the phone, it goes to EMUI recovery, then I just clicked restart to system or something
- After this, everything fixed, and I have SuperSU install and phone rooted
You can follow the above, but do it at your own risk, I am not responsible if your phone brick hehehe..
Original chinese forum is here : http://cn.club.vmall.com/thread-4919441-1-1.html
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1 min Search

michaeldanielbourke said:
That sounds to easy, only question, how do I do that? Is there an instruction manual or guidance anywhere?
I have flashed other phones in the past but this one is stumping me.
I have looked for some of these methods only to be completing surveys that inundate me with spam and phone calls, only to be left without the downloads that I needed. Did I mention how much I love my phone?
Thanks again
Michael
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just flash this recovery with fastboot
https://dl.twrp.me/p8/twrp-2.8.7.1-p8.img
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.1-p8.img
then enter the recovery with hold power+volume up
install this file with install zip from twrp
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1
now you have root
very easy

rowihel2012 said:
just flash this recovery with fastboot
https://dl.twrp.me/p8/twrp-2.8.7.1-p8.img
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.1-p8.img
then enter the recovery with hold power+volume up
install this file with install zip from twrp
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1
now you have root
very easy
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I am so so sorry and a little embarrassed to ask this.
1. I am using the And it sees my phone
2. I am not sure how to fastboot.
3. Do I install the file "install this file with install zip from twrp" onto my device? (p8 max)
Again, I thank you.

michaeldanielbourke said:
I am so so sorry and a little embarrassed to ask this.
1. I am using the And it sees my phone
2. I am not sure how to fastboot.
3. Do I install the file "install this file with install zip from twrp" onto my device? (p8 max)
Again, I thank you.
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1-shut down the phone
2-connect the usb cable with holding volume down .now you will be in bootloader
3-open cmd command in windows
4-type (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (you must before rename the recovery file to recovery.img)
5-now after flashing the recovery .hold power+volume up to enter recovery
6-then install the root zip file
7-reboot the phone

You are so so helpful.
rowihel2012 said:
1-shut down the phone
2-connect the usb cable with holding volume down .now you will be in bootloader
3-open cmd command in windows
4-type (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (you must before rename the recovery file to recovery.img)
5-now after flashing the recovery .hold power+volume up to enter recovery
6-then install the root zip file
7-reboot the phone
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I will try this when i get home. I am always confused by the process. I am to old for all of this
Michael

BTW you will get in a Bootloop if your dont know how to exit I would not root your phone!

Sadly, this does not work for me. I did everything you suggested and in the command window I get nothing

I know the risks ( I think)
Hirs_E_Fruit said:
BTW you will get in a Bootloop if your dont know how to exit I would not root your phone!
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Thanks so much for your concern, I know. But I love the phone but need to make it more Android (Google) friendly as it has Chinese firmware which keeps ending any relationship I have with google play services thus rendering the phone useless (almost)

You have been so helpful
rowihel2012 said:
1-shut down the phone
2-connect the usb cable with holding volume down .now you will be in bootloader
3-open cmd command in windows
4-type (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (you must before rename the recovery file to recovery.img)
5-now after flashing the recovery .hold power+volume up to enter recovery
6-then install the root zip file
7-reboot the phone
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I did all you suggested and I could not get it to I renamed the file and as you can see I did a command entry and can see my device which is in faboot and rescue mode (phone unlocked) then I type the command you suggested fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and I get this message
I just do not know what I am doing here

Have u unlocked the bootloader?
BTW my method i posted works if u do it right!

michaeldanielbourke said:
I did all you suggested and I could not get it to I renamed the file and as you can see I did a command entry and can see my device which is in faboot and rescue mode (phone unlocked) then I type the command you suggested fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and I get this message
I just do not know what I am doing here
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The recovery img file link did you downloaded it?
You must download it and but the recovery.img file in fastboot folder
Then rename it to recovery.img.
And open cmd orders from fastboot folder .
Just type
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

You must download the recovery file into the same folder that you ran your command and in your case "p8 max root". Make sure that the recovery filename is recovery.img instead of some other names.
Sent from my HUAWEI P8max using Tapatalk

Can I just say you have all been so helpful, l am a newb who got cocky and killed my beautiful phone. Now i just get the Huawei logo and no software

What recovery are you on right now? The stock one or twrp?
Sent from my HUAWEI P8max using Tapatalk

Stock
Leechoonhwee said:
What recovery are you on right now? The stock one or twrp?
Sent from my HUAWEI P8max using Tapatalk
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Hello,
I have twice but now I am stuck on the Huawei logo and powered by Android screen. I can boot into Stock Bootload but no longer TWRP
even though I have reflashed recovery twice. Just chinese language and the EMUI screen with the three options

I think it's time to unroot and flash a new system and do it like i posted, then it will work!

michaeldanielbourke said:
Hello,
I have twice but now I am stuck on the Huawei logo and powered by Android screen. I can boot into Stock Bootload but no longer TWRP
even though I have reflashed recovery twice. Just chinese language and the EMUI screen with the three options
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Did you reflash recovery2 also?

Unbrick Huawei P9 Eva-L19 - 100 % Working

1. Turn of your phone
2. HOLD volume Down & connect to your pc
3. Extract your firmware via Huawei UPDATE Extractor Software [ Extract Boot , Recovery & System Only ]
Software Link - https://forum.xda-developers.com/att...6&d=1481543154
4. DOWNLOAD SRK TOOL
Link - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952598964
5. Copy Boot , Recovery & System AND paste into Srk Tool FOLDER (Don't paste into any FOLDERS)
6. DOWNLOAD ADB & Fastboot
Link - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2gh...dBR3VkRlE/view
Open ADB & Fastboot FOLDER
7. HOLD Shift Key & Right Click on FOLDER of ADB & Fastboot
8. Click on OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE
9.Type
Fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot reboot
I'm sure sure it's will work 100% also work on any Huawei Phone

Rakhib.Mistry said:
1. Turn of your phone
2. HOLD volume Down & connect to your pc
3. Extract your firmware via Huawei UPDATE Extractor Software [ Extract Boot , Recovery & System Only ]
Software Link - https://forum.xda-developers.com/att...6&d=1481543154
4. DOWNLOAD SRK TOOL
Link - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952598964
5. Copy Boot , Recovery & System AND paste into Srk Tool FOLDER (Don't paste into any FOLDERS)
6. DOWNLOAD ADB & Fastboot
Link - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2gh...dBR3VkRlE/view
Open ADB & Fastboot FOLDER
7. HOLD Shift Key & Right Click on FOLDER of ADB & Fastboot
8. Click on OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE
9.Type
Fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot reboot
I'm sure sure it's will work 100% also work on any Huawei Phone
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its not working for me

rohitgohan said:
its not working for me
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Jeah, this metod will not work to anyone, who have locked bootloader.
But, there is bug, when bootloader is unlocked (atlest in fastboot its shows that its unlockd), but realy its locked.
Why there are this bug? i dont know, but its happen when someone try with dload method to fix phone, or when with twrp recovery are flashing official nuget zip. In developer options there are turned of option "alow to unlock bootloader", and thats reason why cant flash with fastboot thease img files.
So, at the end, this method will work only in certain circumstances, and not for everyone who bricked phone, due this bug .

Arnys said:
Jeah, this metod will not work to anyone, who have locked bootloader.
But, there is bug, when bootloader is unlocked (atlest in fastboot its shows that its unlockd), but realy its locked.
Why there are this bug? i dont know, but its happen when someone try with dload method to fix phone, or when with twrp recovery are flashing official nuget zip. In developer options there are turned of option "alow to unlock bootloader", and thats reason why cant flash with fastboot thease img files.
So, at the end, this method will work only in certain circumstances, and not for everyone who bricked phone, due this bug .
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I have unlocked bootloader i even flashed .imgs through fastboot but no use

Rakhib.Mistry said:
1. Turn of your phone
2. HOLD volume Down & connect to your pc
3. Extract your firmware via Huawei UPDATE Extractor Software [ Extract Boot , Recovery & System Only ]
Software Link - https://forum.xda-developers.com/att...6&d=1481543154
4. DOWNLOAD SRK TOOL
Link - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952598964
5. Copy Boot , Recovery & System AND paste into Srk Tool FOLDER (Don't paste into any FOLDERS)
6. DOWNLOAD ADB & Fastboot
Link - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2gh...dBR3VkRlE/view
Open ADB & Fastboot FOLDER
7. HOLD Shift Key & Right Click on FOLDER of ADB & Fastboot
8. Click on OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE
9.Type
Fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
Than press Enter Key & again type
Fastboot reboot
I'm sure sure it's will work 100% also work on any Huawei Phone
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Thanks bro it work for me..?

Bro my phone is locked and it is rooted then how to unbrick it Huawei y6 scl-l21 region middle east

P9 eva l19 dead after flash
Please Help..
Br..
p9 eva l19 flashing with sigma.
Done. Ok.
Now dead. Press only vibreting. No connecting with
Computer. Please help..
Its urgent...
Thanks a Lot.....!!!

Quick question, I bricked my phone when I did a factory reset and deleted internal storage and accidentally deleted important files while doing so. I flashed a stock update from the warehouse and completely deleted the system instead. I then flashed Lineage ROM which reinstalled the system but now causes me to get stuck in bootup. When I installed Lineage ROM, I got the following error.
Attached photo
https://imgur.com/a/nx6U5bC

kazshizka said:
Quick question, I bricked my phone when I did a factory reset and deleted internal storage and accidentally deleted important files while doing so. I flashed a stock update from the warehouse and completely deleted the system instead. I then flashed Lineage ROM which reinstalled the system but now causes me to get stuck in bootup. When I installed Lineage ROM, I got the following error.
Attached photo
https://imgur.com/a/nx6U5bC
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Download the FULL OTA files on the last approved update you were and flash via HuRupdater method.
If you are on the Chinese variant, you can flash stock recovery via fastboot and then download firmware from there on.

cant you just restore your nandroid backup?

blitzball said:
cant you just restore your nandroid backup?
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Not on Oreo because TWRP does not support encryption and thus cannot backup/restore Data partition