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I hate me [n00b question]

So I have a I-9020A with at&t. I have rooted followed by flashing -su and roms instructions using instructions on the net. But after following that process and then going backwards (flashing stock w/ no root locking bootloader) I have realized after that I have more questions.
So first: Unlocking the Bootloader erases the phone. Unlocking the bootloader is needed to flash CWM and SU. I have read many many things about NANDROID, how is NANDROID different from CWM?
So I guess my next question is: How does one remove SU? In the process of rooting and flashing CWM and ROMs I make a backup prior to going to deep... that Backup will have SU, I have unrooted, but SU is still on the phone and I cannot seem to remove it.
Another question is: where are the data files on the phone for apps like Plants vs Zombies? I would like to move them off my phone prior to root, though I'm not sure if that is possible (is it?).
The last question is: If I wanted to muck around with ICS and the source code, is it as simple as flashing the source as explained on the google site? because they make it sound rather easy.
Thanks for any and all help,
toonhead

toonhead85 said:
So I have a I-9020A with at&t. I have rooted followed by flashing -su and roms instructions using instructions on the net. But after following that process and then going backwards (flashing stock w/ no root locking bootloader) I have realized after that I have more questions.
So first: Unlocking the Bootloader erases the phone. This process is needed to flash CWM (but not -su?). I have read many many things about NANDROID, but I have no idea what that is except a backup of a stock rom. When I power my phone off and press Vol up and power on then go to recovery I get an Android w/ a triangle with an exclamation and cant do anything at that point.
So I guess my next question is: How does one backup a stock rom (like you would using CMW) without rooting? or is there not a way and I should just except that when I root for the first time I should expect to loose everything and take off things like pics ect before hand.
The last question is: If I wanted to muck around with ICS and the source code, is it as simple as flashing the source as explained on the google site? because they make it sound rather easy.
Thanks for any and all help,
toonhead
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Sounds like you should have read more.
When you open the bootloader (the lock) it will wipe your personal data off the phone (not SD storage). This just means you get it as if you just bought it from the store. There is no way around it but happens only once and you'll never have to do it again. Unless you lock it back
Once the bootloader is unlocked you can now flash a custom recovery such as CWM which will let you manage and back up your phone with whatever ROM you want/have.
Once recovery is on your device you also have to root the phone. For this you'll need a zip flashable file with the superuser apk and SU binary files. Flash it in recovery and you should be good to go.
The last step is to install a ROM of your choice. You can just run what the phone has and it will work fine and even take updates without a problem. However, every time you want to flash something you'll need to flash CWM again because the stock image flashes the default recovery on reboot. There is a file you can delete to prevent this from happening. I forgot the path so look around. However, I would recommend you flash a stock ROM which already comes loaded with good stuff and all other things are done for you Just stop by the development section and pick a ROM you like.
Naroid is just a backup.
Oh, and BTW, mocking around with ICS... I would leave that for later. First get your head around basic flashing/rooting stuff. Changing the source code requires knowledge of code and even phone hardware. I'm guessing it's not for you just yet

obsanity said:
Sounds like you should have read more.
When you open the bootloader (the lock) it will wipe your personal data off the phone (not SD storage). This just means you get it as if you just bought it from the store. There is no way around it but happens only once and you'll never have to do it again. Unless you lock it back
Once the bootloader is unlocked you can now flash a custom recovery such as CWM which will let you manage and back up your phone with whatever ROM you want/have.
Once recovery is on your device you also have to root the phone. For this you'll need a zip flashable file with the superuser apk and SU binary files. Flash it in recovery and you should be good to go.
The last step is to install a ROM of your choice. You can just run what the phone has and it will work fine and even take updates without a problem. However, every time you want to flash something you'll need to flash CWM again because the stock image flashes the default recovery on reboot. There is a file you can delete to prevent this from happening. I forgot the path so look around. However, I would recommend you flash a stock ROM which already comes loaded with good stuff and all other things are done for you Just stop by the development section and pick a ROM you like.
Naroid is just a backup.
Oh, and BTW, mocking around with ICS... I would leave that for later. First get your head around basic flashing/rooting stuff. Changing the source code requires knowledge of code and even phone hardware. I'm guessing it's not for you just yet
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i was going to write something similar. toonhead85 you should do a bit more research and reading before you start hacking on your phone. youve hearts in the right place, but youre not quite ready just yet. at least take small steps at first

A little more clarification or nandroid backups:
Nandroid is a specific type of backup of the phone's system files. I think that includes system rom and radio. I not sure if any data is included in the backup. You should make a nandroid backup of the stock rom bbefore you flash any custom roms. If something goes wrong with a rom flash or if you want to restore to a previous stock or custom rom, you can restore from the backups you have made. You create these nandroid backups by booting into recovery and selecting the backup option (I think maybe named backup and restore). Backups are usually found on your SD card, but you can copy them to your computer to save additional copies.
If you want to also backup apps, get a good backup program from the market. Two that I have used are Titanium Backup for Root and MyBackups for Root. They can backup and restore apps and data as well as system data.

Thanks for all of the amazing replys. I do know that I am not at the point where I wanna muck around in the system to much as this is my one and only phone. But I would like to at some point.
But something I wanna know is this: If in flash CWM, can I use it without root? Say to make a backup of the stock rom before flashing SU? I only ask because I am currently at work and can't test the idea.
Another question is this: I know how to get to the stock recovery, but from what I read you use the VOL UP to get the "Menu". When I push any (hardware) button I get nothing and the image being displayed is an Android with a triangle and there is an exclimation point in it. Any thoughts?

a nandroid saves everything in your phone, just how it is at that moment. and when you restore it, your phone goes back to that very moment you made that nandroid backup. all your data remain. everything. its like you didnt do anything in between backing up and restoring

simms22 said:
a nandroid saves everything in your phone, just how it is at that moment. and when you restore it, your phone goes back to that very moment you made that nandroid backup. all your data remain. everything. its like you didnt do anything in between backing up and restoring
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and you need root to use NANDROID? Or just an unlocked bootloader and to flash it over?

toonhead85 said:
and you need root to use NANDROID? Or just an unlocked bootloader and to flash it over?
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unlocked bootloader

FANTASTIC!!! Thank you all so very much!!

simms22 said:
unlocked bootloader
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And CWM recovery.
You don't need root to backup but remember that when you reboot it will flash back to stock recovery (the triangle). You can simply repeat the adb command to flash CWM again.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G

And CWM recovery.
You don't need root to backup but remember that when you reboot it will flash back to stock recovery (the triangle). You can simply repeat the adb command to flash CWM again.
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So I could flash unlock my bootloader > flash CWM > Make a backup and save it to my computer then when i reboot my phone it would automatically reflash the stock recovery? and if this is correct, then all i would need to do is flash CWM to restore the saved backup?
So here's a question, is it the action of flashing SU that keeps the phone from removing CWM and reinstalling stock recovery?

You must rename the /system/etc/install-recovery.sh file or it will keep replacing the stock recovery. See this post, item 2.

Desire s stuck after 2.3.5 update

i tried to update via phone (after the notification), but after green bar was full, my phone rebooted and stuck in white screen with htc logo... if i try to enter in recovery i see this
h*tp://i39.tinypic.com/xdxnc5.jpg
it seems to be s-off (i bought it used) ...what have i to do for make it work again??
tnx.. and sorry for my bad english

same problem here, help is needed!

A golden rule: never update OTA on a modified device (custom ROM even modified Stock one, custom Recovery, Revolutionary hboot!, etc.)
How to fix:
do not pull battery!
flash a custom recovery (e.g. 4EXT) with the fastboot command (search for a how-to)
reboot to recovery, wipe all partitions and install custom ROM

Ok, to late with the battery, have already pulled that one out!
I also have S-Off on my phone, really dont understand the how to fix a recovery??
And is it really neccessary to flash a new ROM for this?
An official release that screwes the phones up?

I think the general issue is that an 'Official' OTA upgrade should not screw up your phone - enough testing by HTC should make sure of that.
Hoever, if you have modified your phone (e.g. by rooting it, installing custom recovery etc) then you can not expect to blame HTC when their upgrade doesn't work as expected. They can't be held responsible for problems caused by modifications you make to the phone.

But all I have done is S-Off, I have not installed another ROM or anything else?
So the update should work I really think!
Can I install a custom recovery without have to be able to start the phone?

Akerhage said:
But all I have done is S-Off, I have not installed another ROM or anything else?
So the update should work I really think!
Can I install a custom recovery without have to be able to start the phone?
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The OTA flashes a new hboot also.
If you S-OFFed with Revolutionary your hboot has to be version 6.98.000x. This hboot has a protection and cannot be overwritten. This is the point where the update process is interrupted. The result is a bootloop, because the new system is incomplete.
If you can boot to bootloader (hboot) you should be able to flash a custom recovery with the fastboot command (in the 4EXT Recovery thread there is an attachement - a zip file that contains recovery.img). Extract the archive and flash it with this command from cmd (there is a guide how to make fastboot working in my signature):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery {path to file on your PC}/recovery.img
If this works reboot to recovery, wipe all partitions and flash a custom ROM. Then your phone should be working again.
Then if you want the OTA flash a 0.98.2000 hboot, then use the 1.47.401.4 RUU (if you are using European unbranded) or the corresponding for your brand/region to return back to complete Stock and S-ON. Then you will be prompted to update and you will have the latest OTA on your device

Okay, I have now fixed the 4EXT Recovery and it is working!
Do I have to put a new ROM on the SD-card or is there another way to install a ROM (from cmd with the ROM on the computer etc?)
I dont have an adapter to the SD-card, but maybe I can put the ROM on the sdcard with a command in cmd aswell?
What ROM do you recommend to use? (sense, no sense doesnt matter)
Edit: I did a backup as well, thinking that I should do that...

Can you link to zip file you used for recovery i have exactly same issue and same software versions as you have.

@ Mooler. First of follow the guide that was posted here regarding the adb-drivers.
After that download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=631186&d=1308596026
Then install that one as described with the cmd-command.
After that just put a custom ROM or a shipped ROM on the SD-card, wipe data/cache and install the ROM you want. That solved the problem for me!
Good Luck and thanks for the help I got here! Xda always delivers

Damn this phone! After hours of fixing with this problem!
I managed great, installed new kernels, radios, ROMs etc. And the first thing I did was to drop it on the floor so the whole damn display cracked!

Thanks for both of you.
I managed to restore the phone quickly after i got the correct recovery file. 30 mins and custom ROM was up and running. Good bye official update.
Akerhage: sad to here, it really was hours of reading and trying before you get it right.

[I9020A] Nexus S, Master Clear?

Hi everyone... I've tried searching and seen references to this kind of thing, but no download links or guides...
So I've got my Nexus S (bootloader unlocked, rooted, stock 2.3.4 until attempting the following, I have no Sim card in this phone), and I tried to flash 2.3.6, and while the update appeared to run just fine, the wifi won't turn on, just gives "error". So I attempted several things, reflashing the update, flashing the 4.04 update (which was the original point), etc, but they all give the following; installation aborted, assert failed, error in xxx.zip, "status 7".
Anyways... I'm a bit at a loss, I've never had this problem, or any problems flashing ROMs on other phones or updates. It seems no update.zip, or any .zip, will install. Back in my captivate days, there was a very handy program called Odin, and it had a master clear functionality that brought you back to the stockest of stock. Ideally... is there a tool like this for the Nexus S? I don't care about whether or not it re-locks the bootloader, I can unlock it again in just a couple minutes... but I need help.
I've read guides about "return to stock" but they all involve flashing a .zip. I need a way to push past that, and get back to 2.3.4, or alternatively, a way to completely reinstall 2.3.6.
I know an Odin exists for the Nexus S, but is there a way to use that to reset to stock?
Thank you so much anyone who can help...

Do you see an android and exclamation mark as you enter recovery? This means you have stock recovery and you cannot flash anything that hasn't been signed by google here. Stock is flashed on each boot on a stock ROM, you need to rename/delete /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to stop this.
If you don't have stock recovery, update to the latest CWM (touch or not is irrelevant) and try again. It's recommended to do a full wipe (data/factory reset, format /system and optionally format /boot) when doing a major ROM change (ie, CM to non-CM, GB to ICS, etc), and failure to do so could leave you with some interesting problems like that wifi issue.
And as always, make sure you backup properly before flashing -anything-.
edit to answer more questions: Odin is available for the Nexus S but near-useless. Fastboot can do just as much, and there are official fastboot images released by google to bring you back to a pure stock state. You'll just need an unlocked bootloader to do that, though you can relock straight afterward with no repercussions.

Harbb said:
Do you see an android and exclamation mark as you enter recovery? This means you have stock recovery and you cannot flash anything that hasn't been signed by google here. Stock is flashed on each boot on a stock ROM, you need to rename/delete /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to stop this.
If you don't have stock recovery, update to the latest CWM (touch or not is irrelevant) and try again. It's recommended to do a full wipe (data/factory reset, format /system and optionally format /boot) when doing a major ROM change (ie, CM to non-CM, GB to ICS, etc), and failure to do so could leave you with some interesting problems like that wifi issue.
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Heh, yeah I guess I should have wiped previous to running this upgrade. I guess I was hoping data would preserve, because theoretically it should have been just like the Google OTA.
And I have CWM... I'm not sure if it is the latest version, but the phone can't get any data connectivity so I can't update it.
Harbb said:
edit to answer more questions: Odin is available for the Nexus S but near-useless. Fastboot can do just as much, and there are official fastboot images released by google to bring you back to a pure stock state. You'll just need an unlocked bootloader to do that, though you can relock straight afterward with no repercussions.
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Ok, so fastboot is my solution. I've used that to unlock my bootloader, but little else (on a Mac, because terminal is super easy to use, but I've got PC access too). I've found the Google fastboot images, do you (or anyone reading this) know of a good fastboot image flashing guide?

Dareoth said:
Heh, yeah I guess I should have wiped previous to running this upgrade. I guess I was hoping data would preserve, because theoretically it should have been just like the Google OTA.
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Some people supposedly had troubles with the ICS update and keeping all data as-is, though i've not experienced it myself, but it is definitely possible and with such a big update, if it's in your power to start fresh it is always the best option. It was more of a general statement, not directed at your situation - something to keep in mind
Dareoth said:
And I have CWM... I'm not sure if it is the latest version, but the phone can't get any data connectivity so I can't update it.
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You can flash the latest CWM through fastboot from your PC or Mac, you can grab the latest file from here. Name it whatever you like and put it in a known folder (preferrably current folder) and : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Dareoth said:
Ok, so fastboot is my solution. I've used that to unlock my bootloader, but little else (on a Mac, because terminal is super easy to use, but I've got PC access too). I've found the Google fastboot images, do you (or anyone reading this) know of a good fastboot image flashing guide?
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Of course i do

Great, I'm all set now. Thanks so much.
(Also for linking to that ref guide again, I had read it three times, but I didn't get how to use it until I went in going, I just need the fastboot commands, which is all that guide gives.)

Your welcome mate. All you need for that is setting up the android SDK or essentially downloading platform-tools seperately. There are guides all over the place describing how to do this for Windows, Mac and Linux as it is no different from getting oem unlock to work, they're just mostly disguised as rooting guides.
Once you do it the first time it's quite simple, but it can definitely be confusing before that

[q] can you flash rom w/fastboot

I somehow have locked myself out but still have access to CWM and FASTBOOT. So, how do I use FASTBOOT to install a rom? Is it even possible? I just flashed CWM again, but still cannot get my CWM Backup copy to work.

up.
My friend has same issue, change build.prop.. no backup, no adb, only fastboot with cwm. Any ideas? Ext SD don't work in CWM\TWRP.
upd: Answer myself - Plug into usb in recovery, update driver in device manager to ADB Device, use adb

See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680570

What happens if clockworkmod recovery cannot read zip files???

fastboot flash zip rom.zip

prototype7 said:
fastboot flash zip rom.zip
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Do I need a system.img file???

ri123 said:
Do I need a system.img file???
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No, just the regular zip, you could also try reflashing the recovery (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img).

prototype7 said:
No, just the regular zip, you could also try reflashing the recovery (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img).
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What about fastboot update command???

No
Hit the thanks button if i helped

Is this procedure compatible with the meta inf folder???

noooo!! i try "fastboot flash zip rom.zip" and it says FAILED remote partition does not exist!! what can i do now??

nooo!!! it says ( failed remote partition does not exist)

Xperia S with the same problem mine says
(remote: Partition not found)

The command you can used to flash a zipped ROM like the stock one from Asus is...
Fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash system yourrom.zip
I usually flash these using twrp recovery but I think that will do it.
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Maybe I just can't follow instructions or anythng, but I attempted my first ROM flash and it didn't work.
I tried the Blackbean 5 ROM, with TWRP. I found a set of instructions saying how to flash with TWRP, so I followed them, and I think I've soft-bricked my TF300T. Just stays on the Asus logo, and in top left it says "The Device is UnLocked."
I DID make a recovery in TWRP, and I attempted to flash that back with no luck.
Maybe I'm doing it wrong, so can someone help me out here?
funnel71 said:
The command you can used to flash a zipped ROM like the stock one from Asus is...
Fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash system yourrom.zip
I usually flash these using twrp recovery but I think that will do it.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
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I tried this with the stock ROM, from their website, and it didn't help...
So I'm not sure what my problem is now.
Then again, when it comes to ROMs, I'm a noob.
EDIT: I still have TWRP, my recovery, and the Blackbean ROM .zip on the device.

TsarProdigy said:
Maybe I just can't follow instructions or anythng, but I attempted my first ROM flash and it didn't work.
I tried the Blackbean 5 ROM, with TWRP. I found a set of instructions saying how to flash with TWRP, so I followed them, and I think I've soft-bricked my TF300T. Just stays on the Asus logo, and in top left it says "The Device is UnLocked."
I DID make a recovery in TWRP, and I attempted to flash that back with no luck.
Maybe I'm doing it wrong, so can someone help me out here?
I tried this with the stock ROM, from their website, and it didn't help...
So I'm not sure what my problem is now.
Then again, when it comes to ROMs, I'm a noob.
EDIT: I still have TWRP, my recovery, and the Blackbean ROM .zip on the device.
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Background first when stock were you JB or ICS? Blackbean OP does not specify. At the moment I'm to lazy to read through thread or flash to find the answer. If you were on stock JB you can only use JB roms, if you were on ICS you can only use JB after stock upgrade to JB.
Forget Blackbean for now and let's concentrate on getting you fully functional on stock again. If you were on ICS then download stock 9.4.3.30 and unzip once that leaves you with a zip. Place that zip on your ( /sdcard ) or external sdcard ( /Removable/MicroSD ) and flash with Twrp. If you were JB then the instructions are the same except use stock 10.4.2.13.
If you do this you will loose your recovery ( Twrp ) but you should have a functional unit.
Non stock rom install.
Be sure you use proper rom for your bootloader ( ICS or JB ). Choose one that gives you instructions as to what to wipe, etc. You can adlib after you get your feet wet. If the op gives instructions use them if not then you may or may not have a happy ending with generic instructions.:good:
If you need anything explained let me know and I'll step by step for what you don't understand.
The reply you tried to follow said "I think", you should have investigated before following. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that was incorrect but the poster was in doubt and you should be also.
When we say "I think" we kind of assume you are going to do some reading and be comfortable with everything before you continue.
I took a little time to look over Blackbean and as I suspected it is for the ICS bootloader not JB.

same problem
I am having the exact same problem. I did manage to install the clean rom 2.5 custom rom successfully originally, and i made a backup through CWM, but I cant install any other rom on there for some reason. Yesterday I managed to go back to stock Asus jellybean rom successfully, and then had to root it and install CWM again successfully. I have again tried again today to install that EuroSkank rom, but alas, I get stuck at the ASUS boot logo permanently and nothing happens?
What might I be doing wrong??
I am on Jellybean. Thankfully the CWM is working fine and I could also restore my cleanrom2.5 backup.
tobdaryl said:
Background first when stock were you JB or ICS? Blackbean OP does not specify. At the moment I'm to lazy to read through thread or flash to find the answer. If you were on stock JB you can only use JB roms, if you were on ICS you can only use JB after stock upgrade to JB.
Forget Blackbean for now and let's concentrate on getting you fully functional on stock again. If you were on ICS then download stock 9.4.3.30 and unzip once that leaves you with a zip. Place that zip on your ( /sdcard ) or external sdcard ( /Removable/MicroSD ) and flash with Twrp. If you were JB then the instructions are the same except use stock 10.4.2.13.
If you do this you will loose your recovery ( Twrp ) but you should have a functional unit.
Non stock rom install.
Be sure you use proper rom for your bootloader ( ICS or JB ). Choose one that gives you instructions as to what to wipe, etc. You can adlib after you get your feet wet. If the op gives instructions use them if not then you may or may not have a happy ending with generic instructions.:good:
If you need anything explained let me know and I'll step by step for what you don't understand.
The reply you tried to follow said "I think", you should have investigated before following. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that was incorrect but the poster was in doubt and you should be also.
When we say "I think" we kind of assume you are going to do some reading and be comfortable with everything before you continue.
I took a little time to look over Blackbean and as I suspected it is for the ICS bootloader not JB.
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maggoty said:
I am having the exact same problem. I did manage to install the clean rom 2.5 custom rom successfully originally, and i made a backup through CWM, but I cant install any other rom on there for some reason. Yesterday I managed to go back to stock Asus jellybean rom successfully, and then had to root it and install CWM again successfully. I have again tried again today to install that EuroSkank rom, but alas, I get stuck at the ASUS boot logo permanently and nothing happens?
What might I be doing wrong??
I am on Jellybean. Thankfully the CWM is working fine and I could also restore my cleanrom2.5 backup.
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( EuroSkank ) is also an ICS rom not JB - Clean rom 2.5 is JB. For now unless you have NVFlash you can't go back to ICS from JB and you can't run ICS rom with JB bootloader. (I'm using ICS and JB here to declare the bootloader )

Ok, Thank you very much.
tobdaryl said:
( EuroSkank ) is also an ICS rom not JB - Clean rom 2.5 is JB. For now unless you have NVFlash you can't go back to ICS from JB and you can't run ICS rom with JB bootloader. (I'm using ICS and JB here to declare the bootloader )
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any1 with Partition not found problem, open zip and look at the folders, delete everything except folder you want (which is propably system) then write
fastboot flash system yourzip.zip
if this doesn't work for you then extract files from the folder and repack only files from the system folder and use the command above.
It doesn't work for me (dunno why) but it's something

Need help getting to sense 6

So a few months ago I switched to CyanogenMod 11 while I was on sense 5. Well Cyan has started running really slow and not even the updates have fixed this. I have cwm installed, s-off, and my boatloader unlocked. Could someone tell me how exactly I go about flashing a sense 6 ROM? I'd greatly appreciate the help. Thanks !

Bump: anyone ?
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Socrats said:
Bump: anyone ?
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This is a good guide. You can probably start at step 3. Before you start, you should copy a sense 6 rom to your sd card. Also, in case your sd card gets wiped during the process, you should make sure you are able to push a rom to your phone from recovery (either ADB push or OTG device).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789272
Obviously, you should back everything up before you begin. If you're on older firmware your phone will probably be wiped completely.
Here are some good sense 6 ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2753784
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...-official-stock-sense-6-rom-firmware-t2817921
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-mini/development/rom-liberty-rom-sixth-sense-t2875292

Thanks bro ! I'll try this when I get home and let you know how it works.
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jollywhitefoot said:
This is a good guide. You can probably start at step 3. Before you start, you should copy a sense 6 rom to your sd card. Also, in case your sd card gets wiped during the process, you should make sure you are able to push a rom to your phone from recovery (either ADB push or OTG device).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789272
Obviously, you should back everything up before you begin. If you're on older firmware your phone will probably be wiped completely.
Here are some good sense 6 ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2753784
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...-official-stock-sense-6-rom-firmware-t2817921
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-mini/development/rom-liberty-rom-sixth-sense-t2875292
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Quick question, I'm going to flash the insert coin rom, but can I do this if my phone's boot loader is unlocked even without s-off? Also my phone currently has cwm installed for recovery, is it possible to just install twrp using the guide you posted even if I have cwm? Sorry for all of the questions lol. Thanks in advance.

Socrats said:
Quick question, I'm going to flash the insert coin rom, but can I do this if my phone's boot loader is unlocked even without s-off? Also my phone currently has cwm installed for recovery, is it possible to just install twrp using the guide you posted even if I have cwm? Sorry for all of the questions lol. Thanks in advance.
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Boot loader unlocked is good.
You can't upgrade to sense 6 firmware unless you're s-off. But I thought you were already s-off? Have you ever been s-off? What firmware are you on now? Hboot and radio versions from boot loader.
Yes. Installing twrp 2.7.1.1 will replace the cwm recovery.
I can't stress enough...make a backup in recovery. And copy that backup and anything else you don't want to lose to your computer. It's very possible that your phone can be completely wiped during the process.
I'd also make sure that adb worked from recovery. In the event you can't boot your device into os (which means you won't be able to drag and drop the Rom to your device), you'll have to use adb commands to push the Rom to your device. You can test this by flashing twrp 2.7.1.1, then enter recovery. Then from your computer, in adb folder in a command prompt, type "adb devices". This should return your device serial number.

jollywhitefoot said:
Boot loader unlocked is good.
You can't upgrade to sense 6 firmware unless you're s-off. But I thought you were already s-off? Have you ever been s-off? What firmware are you on now? Hboot and radio versions from boot loader.
Yes. Installing twrp 2.7.1.1 will replace the cwm recovery.
I can't stress enough...make a backup in recovery. And copy that backup and anything else you don't want to lose to your computer. It's very possible that your phone can be completely wiped during the process.
I'd also make sure that adb worked from recovery. In the event you can't boot your device into os (which means you won't be able to drag and drop the Rom to your device), you'll have to use adb commands to push the Rom to your device. You can test this by flashing twrp 2.7.1.1, then enter recovery. Then from your computer, in adb folder in a command prompt, type "adb devices". This should return your device serial number.
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No I'm not s-off, every method I've tried has failed. It's actually something I've been having trouble with. My phone is rooted, and every method has failed. I just tried firewater about 20 mins ago and it failed saying my phone isn't supported. This isn't my first time trying either.

Socrats said:
No I'm not s-off, every method I've tried has failed. It's actually something I've been having trouble with. My phone is rooted, and every method has failed. I just tried firewater about 20 mins ago and it failed saying my phone isn't supported. This isn't my first time trying either.
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What firmware?

My firmware is 1.25.40g

Socrats said:
My firmware is 1.25.40g
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That's just radio...what's hboot? 2.22?

jollywhitefoot said:
That's just radio...what's hboot? 2.22?
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Oh lol, yes my hboot is 2.22

Socrats said:
Oh lol, yes my hboot is 2.22
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You should be on the new partition layout, and should be able to flash a sense 6 rom without updating firmware.
Insert Coin might work, but i'm not positive about that. This stock one should definitely work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791725
I flashed this one when i was s-on, on hboot 2.22 and radio 1.25 without any problems. Once you're on that ROM, you can probably get s-off with Rumrunner if you want.
Here's the path I took when my device was in the state yours is in (S-On, hboot 2.22 & Radio 1.25)
- Flash TWRP 2.1.1.1 recovery
- make a full backup from TWRP
- test adb* from recovery (specifically: make sure "adb devices" returns your serial number, and that you can use "adb push <nameofROM.zip>" to your sdcard)**
- reboot into OS
- Copy the backup you just made (twrp folder on sdcard) and all other files that you don't want to lose to your computer (make sure to leave the TWRP backup on your sdcard in case you need to restore)
- Copy the sense 6 rom to your device
- Reboot into recovery
- Wipe your device*** (once you do this, your phone will not boot until you flash a working rom, or restore the backup you just made)
- Go to "Install" and find your rom's zip file on the sdcard, select it and swipe to flash ****
- After your ROM has flashed, if you don't get any errors, you can reboot your device
- That should be it...you will see a white screen with HTC on it for a little while while (sometimes as long a 5 or more minutes...or at least it seems that way sometimes) the installation finalizes (but there's no progress bar, so you just need to be patient here).
* here is more information on setting up adb if you need it: http://techbeasts.com/2013/08/26/how-to-install-adb-fastboot-drivers-on-your-windows-pc-guide/
** this is not an essential step IF EVERYTHING GOES PERFECTLY, but, IF flashing a rom fails and you can't boot into OS and your sdcard gets wiped out and you your backup is no longer on the device, adb can save your bacon, because you can't drag and drop files from your computer to your device when the device is in recovery. Bottom line is, it's smart to make sure that you can transfer files to your device from recovery in case of disaster.
*** I prefer to wipe the device manually (wipe > advanced wipe > select DAVLIK CACHE, CACHE, DATA, & SYSTEM <do not select internal storage>
**** some ROMs use an installed called "Aroma" that steps through the installation process and lets you choose mods as you go. If the ROM you install has aroma, you will get wipe options. Make sure to select Do not wipe because you just wiped everything above. If your ROM doesn't have aroma, you will just see the installation log flashing in the terminal window).
That's all I can think of...hope this helps and everything goes smoothly.
EDIT: If all of this works and you're able to flash the stock sense 6 ROM i linked to above and want to try a newer stock rom or maybe even insert coin, just follow the steps above again. But i would probably start with the rom i linked to because i KNOW that one will work with your current config

jollywhitefoot said:
You should be on the new partition layout, and should be able to flash a sense 6 rom without updating firmware.
Insert Coin might work, but i'm not positive about that. This stock one should definitely work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791725
I flashed this one when i was s-on, on hboot 2.22 and radio 1.25 without any problems. Once you're on that ROM, you can probably get s-off with Rumrunner if you want.
Here's the path I took when my device was in the state yours is in (S-On, hboot 2.22 & Radio 1.25)
- Flash TWRP 2.1.1.1 recovery
- make a full backup from TWRP
- test adb* from recovery (specifically: make sure "adb devices" returns your serial number, and that you can use "adb push <nameofROM.zip>" to your sdcard)**
- reboot into OS
- Copy the backup you just made (twrp folder on sdcard) and all other files that you don't want to lose to your computer (make sure to leave the TWRP backup on your sdcard in case you need to restore)
- Copy the sense 6 rom to your device
- Reboot into recovery
- Wipe your device*** (once you do this, your phone will not boot until you flash a working rom, or restore the backup you just made)
- Go to "Install" and find your rom's zip file on the sdcard, select it and swipe to flash ****
- After your ROM has flashed, if you don't get any errors, you can reboot your device
- That should be it...you will see a white screen with HTC on it for a little while while (sometimes as long a 5 or more minutes...or at least it seems that way sometimes) the installation finalizes (but there's no progress bar, so you just need to be patient here).
* here is more information on setting up adb if you need it: http://techbeasts.com/2013/08/26/how-to-install-adb-fastboot-drivers-on-your-windows-pc-guide/
** this is not an essential step IF EVERYTHING GOES PERFECTLY, but, IF flashing a rom fails and you can't boot into OS and your sdcard gets wiped out and you your backup is no longer on the device, adb can save your bacon, because you can't drag and drop files from your computer to your device when the device is in recovery. Bottom line is, it's smart to make sure that you can transfer files to your device from recovery in case of disaster.
*** I prefer to wipe the device manually (wipe > advanced wipe > select DAVLIK CACHE, CACHE, DATA, & SYSTEM <do not select internal storage>
**** some ROMs use an installed called "Aroma" that steps through the installation process and lets you choose mods as you go. If the ROM you install has aroma, you will get wipe options. Make sure to select Do not wipe because you just wiped everything above. If your ROM doesn't have aroma, you will just see the installation log flashing in the terminal window).
That's all I can think of...hope this helps and everything goes smoothly.
EDIT: If all of this works and you're able to flash the stock sense 6 ROM i linked to above and want to try a newer stock rom or maybe even insert coin, just follow the steps above again. But i would probably start with the rom i linked to because i KNOW that one will work with your current config
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Ok I'm about to give it a shot, thanks!