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i rooted it already, the only thing ive changed is the font on the phone, i want to update to the 4.2.1. jelly bean ROM but i didnt know about unlocking the bootloader till i tried to unlock it today and nothing is working. Ive tried everything with odin, CASUAL, nothing. so i figured if i restore back to stock then root again incase something went wrong and it wont let me in odin. Keeps saying fail. I download root checker and it tells me i dont have proper root access. Even though i have superuser. I have no clue what the problem is now and im stuck. Please help ..
What is your current phone info under About Phone? How exactly does Odin fail? There's not much that can go wrong address long as you're inputting the correct files and are actually in download mode. What you could do is just:
1) Odin flash MrRobinson rooted TW 4.1 JB
2) use EZ Unlock v.1.2 to unlock
3) install your preferred custom recovery
4) flash whichever rom you want
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What is your current phone info under About Phone? How exactly does Odin fail? There's not much that can go wrong address long as you're inputting the correct files and are actually in download mode. What you could do is just:
1) Odin flash MrRobinson rooted TW 4.1 JB
2) use EZ Unlock v.1.2 to unlock
3) install your preferred custom recovery
4) flash whichever rom you want
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I'm running 4.0.4. And the first thing I tried was ez unlock and it said failed and asked if I'm rooted.
Dsolo23 said:
I'm running 4.0.4. And the first thing I tried was ez unlock and it said failed and asked if I'm rooted.
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How are you booting into download mode (for Odin) on your phone? Also, do you have "su" in this directory: System/xbin/
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How are you booting into download mode (for Odin) on your phone?
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Volume down, home and power. It worked before the first time I rooted it using odin but now it fails me everytime
try this
Dsolo23 said:
Volume down, home and power. It worked before the first time I rooted it using odin but now it fails me everytime
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IF your running on 4.0.4 try this. Look in the solutions section, this may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065285
please give a thanks to funkymonk101 for his awesome advise. i take no credit for this, i'm only trying to pass on the information from others.
Good luck
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IF your running on 4.0.4 try this. Look in the solutions section, this may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065285
please give a thanks to funkymonk101 for his awesome advise. i take no credit for this, i'm only trying to pass on the information from others.
Good luck
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Problem is.. I've tried that already lol it always says fail no matter what I try. Literally
Dsolo23 said:
Problem is.. I've tried that already lol it always says fail no matter what I try. Literally
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Could you tell me if you have "su" in this directory : System/xbin/
Are you saying that your phone will not boot into download mode using the three finger combo? Or are you saying the file that you flash in Odin is failing? There's a little ambiguity here. If you can't boot into download mode BUT you do have su, try either:
1) without quotes, this adb command: "adb reboot download"
OR
2) Download Terminal Emulator, then type:
su
reboot download
Then try Odin flashing a stock image.
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Could you tell me if you have "su" in this directory : System/xbin/
Are you saying that your phone will not boot into download mode using the three finger combo? Or are you saying the file that you flash in Odin is failing? There's a little ambiguity here. If you can't boot into download mode BUT you do have su, try either:
1) without quotes, this adb command: "adb reboot download"
OR
2) Download Terminal Emulator, then type:
su
reboot download
Then try Odin flashing a stock image.
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No I can get into download mode but I never tried the commands. I just don't understand why it keeps failing me, tried a couple different stock files and all fail. Appreciate the help
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No I can get into download mode but I never tried the commands. I just don't understand why it keeps failing me, tried a couple different stock files and all fail. Appreciate the help
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Ahh ok, clears it up for me. Well, Droidstyle's guide has the stock images for VRALG1 and VRBLK3 (I think). For you, it's probably easier to use VRALG1 stock image then root again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
I have to ask, where were you downloading your Odin stock images from? I haven't heard of many folks having issues with Droidstyle's at all.
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Ahh I've never tried that link. Will get back to you in a lil bit. Thanks!
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Any luck?
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Gotta go to work, im gonna try tonight
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Ahh ok, clears it up for me. Well, Droidstyle's guide has the stock images for VRALG1 and VRBLK3 (I think). For you, it's probably easier to use VRALG1 stock image then root again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
I have to ask, where were you downloading your Odin stock images from? I haven't heard of many folks having issues with Droidstyle's at all.
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I also can not install anything with out fail in odin! When I try to install anything from sd card I get failed to verify signature, I do not have unlocked bootloader or rooted phone. its completely stock. Is there anyway to unlock bootloader from odin? my main problem is the SIM card Check in the begging of the phone as I do not have a Verizon Sim at all.
Just tried and nothing. After a minute the last thing Odin says is "end..." and nothing happens
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nlopez1907 said:
I also can not install anything with out fail in odin! When I try to install anything from sd card I get failed to verify signature, I do not have unlocked bootloader or rooted phone. its completely stock. Is there anyway to unlock bootloader from odin? my main problem is the SIM card Check in the begging of the phone as I do not have a Verizon Sim at all.
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What are you trying to do? If you're using Odin to flash anything, your phone needs to be in download mode: hold power button, volume down, and home. Odin will not recognize your phone otherwise.
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Just tried and nothing. After a minute the last thing Odin says is "end..." and nothing happens
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When does Odin say this? After it does the file verification once you have selected the file from your computer? Or after you press Start?
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What are you trying to do? If you're using Odin to flash anything, your phone needs to be in download mode: hold power button, volume down, and home. Odin will not recognize your phone otherwise.
When does Odin say this? After it does the file verification once you have selected the file from your computer? Or after you press Start?
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HI! I was able to get into the phone with a Verizon sim and unlock the bootloader and root. with the root I was able to uninstall all Verizon software and able to do a factory restore with NO VERIZON SIM CHECK! SO NOWWWW!!! my question is I want to unlock the phone and use on Tmobile I do not care about 3g or anything like that just a working unlock for calls and text! Also anyone know a good Rom for Tmobile on this device???
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What are you trying to do? If you're using Odin to flash anything, your phone needs to be in download mode: hold power button, volume down, and home. Odin will not recognize your phone otherwise.
When does Odin say this? After it does the file verification once you have selected the file from your computer? Or after you press Start?
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I'm sorry I feel like such an idiot. After I downloaded the zip file I never extracted it lol I did it this time and now I'm stock on 4.0.4 is there a way to root and unlock downloader at the same time because the last way I rooted didn't unlock it
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I'm sorry I feel like such an idiot. After I downloaded the zip file I never extracted it lol I did it this time and now I'm stock on 4.0.4 is there a way to root and unlock downloader at the same time because the last way I rooted didn't unlock it
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Haha it's all good. I only know of the two phase way, root first then unlock using EZ Unlock v.1.2. Section 1 of Droidstyle's guide will sort you out if you're on ICS 4.0.4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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Can someone please help. I cannot get any roms installed it allways failed verifying it tells me its rooted but I cant get any roms flashed.
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I have rooted my phone long time back just for using a few apps. Last night during playing sub way surfer my mobile hanged and when I pulled out the battery it does not boot up. although I can load android system recover and when I tried to install stock rom it says E: signature verification failed
Android System recovery <3e>
Please help
Micromax A100 help
sukhi4sam said:
I have rooted my phone long time back just for using a few apps. Last night during playing sub way surfer my mobile hanged and when I pulled out the battery it does not boot up. although I can load android system recover and when I tried to install stock rom it says E: signature verification failed
Android System recovery <3e>
Please help
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My Mobile is Micromax A100
You may need more info...such as stock or custom recovery, and the exact file name you are trying to flash.. someone may respond faster. Good luck.
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You may need more info...such as stock or custom recovery, and the exact file name you are trying to flash.. someone may respond faster. Good luck.
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I have stock recovery but it not allow to instal unsigned filed. I have downloaded stock rom from aftablonely786. Format my SD card . Put stock ropm file in SD Card. Loded the Stock recovery and choose wipe data/factory Reset. Got error E:failed to Mount/ system (Invalid Argument). System Mounted Fail. Then wipe cache partation. then apply update from External storage and choose stock rom zip
Try using a custom recovery like clockwork or twrp. may have better luck my friend. I have never flashed anything with a stock recovery. I didn't know it was possible though I may be wrong.
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Can not boot phone
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Try using a custom recovery like clockwork or twrp. may have better luck my friend. I have never flashed anything with a stock recovery. I didn't know it was possible though I may be wrong.
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I can not install any new app bcz my phone do not boo i can only load recovery
You flash recovery in download mode. Another boot mode. Just search how to boot into download mode for your device it will be another button combo after your phone is off. After you get that figured out search a custom revovery for your device. Then you should be able to flash a revovery from your pc. Ill see what I can find for you.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41434698 read into this after you figure out the download mode button combo.
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thks
jevan24 said:
You flash recovery in download mode. Another boot mode. Just search how to boot into download mode for your device it will be another button combo after your phone is off. After you get that figured out search a custom revovery for your device. Then you should be able to flash a revovery from your pc. Ill see what I can find for you.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41434698 read into this after you figure out the download mode button combo.
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you rock bro i have done it
No problem man:thumbup:
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I tried to run CWM in System Recovery but everytime I try to install a ZIP file I get:
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
I read over several posts on this subject but cannot figure it out.
I have:
Samsung Infuse
Gingerbread - installed after I had bricked my phone - UCLB3_Unbrick_root_1.1.zip
My Android Recovery Menu is blue - <3e>
When in my phone, I can run Terminal and get a Linux prompt - so I assume that means its rooted.
Wanting to get CWM.zip installed so I can go on to installing ICS and then on to JB.
Any ideas on how to get passed this roadblock?
Thanks
Carl
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I tried to run CWM in System Recovery but everytime I try to install a ZIP file I get:
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
I read over several posts on this subject but cannot figure it out.
I have:
Samsung Infuse
Gingerbread - installed after I had bricked my phone - UCLB3_Unbrick_root_1.1.zip
My Android Recovery Menu is blue - <3e>
When in my phone, I can run Terminal and get a Linux prompt - so I assume that means its rooted.
Wanting to get CWM.zip installed so I can go on to installing ICS and then on to JB.
Any ideas on how to get passed this roadblock?
Thanks
Carl
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Here get the option C http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523 flash this with odin and you will have CWM recovery
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alexischino said:
Here get the option C http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523 flash this with odin and you will have CWM recovery
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Many Thanks again.
That gave me a fresh install with CWM red menu.
Thanks
Carl
cwmoser said:
Many Thanks again.
That gave me a fresh install with CWM red menu.
Thanks
Carl
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I am glad to be of help, good luck and have a happy flash :thumbup:
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can i do the same with bricked chinese phone ?
i have a XPHONEX x550 phone note ...
i have it stuck on android sign , i tried to get its firmware from a similar phone ... i could extract the SYSTEM folder,
but i could't extract BOOT or RECOVERY or BOOTLOADER ...
is there a way to build up an UPDATE.zip from system alone ?? so i can fix mine !
i tried something like signing the system.zip and played a bit with meta-inf ... but i always get to the error : signature verification failed ... and i can't install CWF because i don't have the USB driver for this phone in recovery mode...
it's like a mission impossible case
thank you anyway
help please
alexischino said:
Here get the option C http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523 flash this with odin and you will have CWM recovery
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ser can u help fix signature verification failed in may alcatel one touch pixi 4007d
i tried many things but i always failed huhuhuhuh i want to root may fone but it cant b'coz of that!
Signature verification failed
I have the same error message, with the recovery e3 in a sgs i9000, and no usb port. Anyone can showme a solution without odin or cable? Terminal or something? I don't find anything... Thanks a lot.
When I try the thread that fixes the issue, all file locations are file not found
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When I try the thread that fixes the issue, all file locations are file not found
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Some stuff is mirrored luckily...
Hello mates, I have a I9003 which would not get past the 'Samsung' boot logo. I already tried flashing a stock ROM from sammobile.com but still the problem persists.
Tried PIT+BOOTLOADER+MODEM+PHONE+CSC,
MODEM+PHONE+CSC,
PIT+PDA (ONE FILE PACKAGE)
ONLY PDA (ONE FILE PACKAGE)
Nothing works, it is still stuck. I cannot wipe data/factory reset since I can't access stock recovery. Though going to download mode is not a problem.
Any fix for this? Or should I flash another stock ROM?
Try without sim card and flash cf root after full ddlf.
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I have made some progress, I think. While after flashing CF-Root for DDLF2 after clean installing it, I've waited for the phone to boot.
Now, it booted to the same Samsung I9003 boot animation, but after a while, I think it booted into recovery and started to wipe/install, though I'm not sure because the texts were going fast.
One thing I remembered was something with unable to mount /data among others. I saw other yellow texts, and also red texts, which seems to be errors (since I've used a CWM with other phones a couple of times).
After that, it got stuck to like a loading icon, like what you see when a video is buffering in Youtube, then reboots after a while to a stuck Samsung I9003 boot animation again.
Please help me mates, would be highly appreciated.
Without sim and external sdcard try to go to recovery and wipe user data and then boot.
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Without sim and external sdcard try to go to recovery and wipe user data and then boot.
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The thing is, I cannot boot to recovery mode with the 3 button combo. Only download mode mate.
Is there anything that I could flash in Odin that would reboot the phone to recovery mode?
jephimax said:
The thing is, I cannot boot to recovery mode with the 3 button combo. Only download mode mate.
Is there anything that I could flash in Odin that would reboot the phone to recovery mode?
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Try flashing BCK CF-root universal. I think there was a beta 15rc7 version somewhere in the BAM kernel thread. It does include a recovery.
Only for GB ROMs, not Kitkat/JB ones.
Hetalk said:
Try flashing BCK CF-root universal. I think there was a beta 15rc7 version somewhere in the BAM kernel thread. It does include a recovery.
Only for GB ROMs, not Kitkat/JB ones.
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I actually did that earlier, but the thing is as I've said is that I cannot boot to recovery with the 3-button combo. What I was hoping for is a file or kernel or anything that would automatically reboot the phone to 'recovery mode' after flashing it through Odin.
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I actually did that earlier, but the thing is as I've said is that I cannot boot to recovery with the 3-button combo. What I was hoping for is a file or kernel or anything that would automatically reboot the phone to 'recovery mode' after flashing it through Odin.
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Ummm. Not sure if I've seen that done before.
Sorry man.
Try adb reboot recovery. Not sure about it.
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Hetalk said:
Ummm. Not sure if I've seen that done before.
Sorry man.
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Well, that worked after flashing a stock ROM with .pit on I9100, though I don't know about the I9003
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Try adb reboot recovery. Not sure about it.
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ADB would not work with a phone stuck phone. Recovery I think is my only change.
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Try adb reboot recovery. Not sure about it.
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ADB wont work from download mode.
I'm sure you've tried this before, but can you try flashing complete ddlf2 package from here.
This has never failed me, yet. It's my fallback if everything else doesn't work.
All the best
Hetalk said:
ADB wont work from download mode.
I'm sure you've tried this before, but can you try flashing complete ddlf2 package from here.
This has never failed me, yet. It's my fallback if everything else doesn't work.
All the best
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I'll try in a bit after DLing the package. Should I flash this several times to work? Should I flash once with PIT and BL, then just CSC, PHONE, and MODEM?
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I'll try in a bit after DLing the package. Should I flash this several times to work? Should I flash once with PIT and BL, then just CSC, PHONE, and MODEM?
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Flash all 5 at the same time. See the snapshot shown in that thread.
Also, try a different odin version (i think 1.85 worked best for me) if it fails.
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Flash all 5 at the same time. See the snapshot shown in that thread.
Also, try a different odin version (i think 1.85 worked best for me) if it fails.
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Flashed it and it actually booted to recovery mode. I'll list some of the errors that arose:
E:/format_volume:rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
Data wipe failed
Also tried the 'apply update from sdcard', and shows:
E:/failed to mount /sdcard (File exists)
E:/failed to mount /sdcard (Invalid argument)
Now I'll try to flash CWM to it and hopefully boots to recovery again and flash a custom ROM :fingers-crossed:
Well, I think another progress has been made, after flashing the DDLF2 firmware again, I waited for about 7 minutes and it got past the Samsung I9003 boot logo, and it goes to the Samsung boot animation, and after that, stuck at a boot loop.
Check it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727679
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Check it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727679
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So maybe the internal mmc is corrupted. I'm not sure one to follow but definitely not the one with the wonder go program since how can I enable USB debugging if it won't even boot. Should I try to flash DDLF2 with inserting a microSD card? Or should I remove the internal mmc, which I've read in another thread was kind of successful but a little hazardous.
Try to flash froyo 2.2 with pit. Logic is to reformat the structure of the memory.
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Try to flash froyo 2.2 with pit. Logic is to reformat the structure of the memory.
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I really appreciate the help mate. Would you refer me to a link for the 2.2 stock ROMs? As I only find GB firmwares, mostly old stock ROM links are down.
May find here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2742279
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I have the download link (the official .zip) for the update from google's servers but don't have access to adb. Can I download the update myself and then just boot into recovery or something and load it from there?
leaveone said:
I have the download link (the official .zip) for the update from google's servers but don't have access to adb. Can I download the update myself and then just boot into recovery or something and load it from there?
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You can manually flash the factory image files with fastboot. If you don't have fastboot Google 15 second adb install xda, try not to use the dev host download site. It's bad.
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Doesn't flashing a factory image erase data? I'm trying to apply the OTA update without factory resetting my phone.
leaveone said:
Doesn't flashing a factory image erase data? I'm trying to apply the OTA update without factory resetting my phone.
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Don't flash the userdata.img and it won't wipe your device. If you're going from 5.0 to 5.0.1 you should get by with just flashing the radio, boot, and system images. But as always, backup first off the device just in case.
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Don't flash the userdata.img and it won't wipe your device. If you're going from 5.0 to 5.0.1 you should get by with just flashing the radio, boot, and system images. But as always, backup first off the device just in case.
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I successfully used the adb sideload method last night. I was just curious if there was a way to apply the update without needing adb, like I have on other phones use CWM to apply an update from zip. Thanks for the help!