After much-to-do following the current 1.85 rooting method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296) I finally have root. I would like to update to 4.0.4, but am not sure how to do so without losing root/losing 1.85.
A quick nudge in the correct direction would be great, thanks!
Unlock bootloader, install TWRP. Then pick the ROM of your choice from Development. There are stock, but pre-rooted versions of 2.20 and later ones too (2.23, 2.29, etc.) Or flash a custom ROM based on one of the newer firmware versions.
Everything you need can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Don't accept any OTA or run the 2.20 RUU. Either will replace your hboot and render your phone (for now) unrootable.
redpoint73 said:
Unlock bootloader, install TWRP. Then pick the ROM of your choice from Development. There are stock, but pre-rooted versions of 2.20 and later ones too (2.23, 2.29, etc.) Or flash a custom ROM based on one of the newer firmware versions.
Everything you need can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Don't accept any OTA or run the 2.20 RUU. Either will replace your hboot and render your phone (for now) unrootable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Fantastic, thanks. Yeah my previous One X was bootloader unlocked but got a warranty replacement this past week. It has been so long that I can't remember the process I used to unlock it, and didn't know if it still applied.
Where can I get a list of all the boot.img available? I need to flash the 2.29 one, apparently, before the latest CleanROM because I am getting a boot loop when using the boot.img the installer uses.
ifiweresolucky said:
Where can I get a list of all the boot.img available? I need to flash the 2.29 one, apparently, before the latest CleanROM because I am getting a boot loop when using the boot.img the installer uses.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
An updated list of kernels doesn't exists, that I know of. Scrosler stared this, but hasn't updated it past 1.88.
Try flashing the 2.29 stock rooted ROM. That will get you on the 2.29 boot.img. I'm surprised that installing CleanROM is giving you trouble, although I personally haven't played with CleanROM 4.5 yet. You did a full wipe before flashing (data, cache, Dalvik, system)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838135
Related
Hi am having a problem after going back to telstra stock after being on rohans JB build 3. It was really bad at connecting on LTE so I wanted to go back to stock where I have less problems. So now the 4.0.4 OTA update is available which fixes the one of the main reasons I found a ROM, that stupid settings bar.
However when I reboot to install the OTA it just boots into TWRP (v 2.2.2). I cant manually apply update from within recovery. It just gives an error. If I reboot from recovery nothing is applied.
Android v 4.0.3, software version 1.89.841.9
Do I have to get rid off TWRP or find a RUU and and apply that image? Was there some boot locking thing I need to do through abd to get the OTA to work?
piscario said:
Hi am having a problem after going back to telstra stock after being on rohans JB build 3. It was really bad at connecting on LTE so I wanted to go back to stock where I have less problems. So now the 4.0.4 OTA update is available which fixes the one of the main reasons I found a ROM, that stupid settings bar.
However when I reboot to install the OTA it just boots into TWRP (v 2.2.2). I cant manually apply update from within recovery. It just gives an error. If I reboot from recovery nothing is applied.
Android v 4.0.3, software version 1.89.841.9
Do I have to get rid off TWRP or find a RUU and and apply that image? Was there some boot locking thing I need to do through abd to get the OTA to work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pretty sure you have to relock your bootloader and run an RUU to get your phone to true stock. Then OTA. Although, if the RUU was based off 4.0.4 you wouldn't have to OTA. You can always re-ulock your phone after an RUU as long as you have your unlock token and/or super CID.
Did you just flash a stock ROM?
Also, pretty sure there are 4.0.4 stock ROMs out there that you could flash so you wouldn't have to relock your phone.
Butters619 said:
Pretty sure you have to relock your bootloader and run an RUU to get your phone to true stock. Then OTA. Although, if the RUU was based off 4.0.4 you wouldn't have to OTA. You can always re-ulock your phone after an RUU as long as you have your unlock token and/or super CID.
Did you just flash a stock ROM?
Also, pretty sure there are 4.0.4 stock ROMs out there that you could flash so you wouldn't have to relock your phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks I restored a backup I made before flashing the ROM. Might try and find another ROM to see how 4G goes.
Fixing a connectivity issue on one custom ROM is not a good reason to go stock. I think the OTA needs stock recovery, so that is why you are getting stuck at recovery. Even if it works, you lose root. Its a step backwards, so why would you want to do that?
Just flash a ROM based on 4.0.4 from Development. You can pick a custom ROM, or a stock rooted one (safe to flash from TWRP), if you want stock.
If you are rooted, don't install a OTA or run RUU (unless you are trying to fix a soft brick). Good rule for any Android device.
I'm on Viper 1.8. I've had my M8 since release.
I want to go to the new release, and I need to update my firmware to do it. The instructions are a big wall of text, but here's what I understand
Flash a stock ROM (Lose root)
Flash a stock recovery (lose custom recovery, DUH)
get HTC's OTA update (closes me off to certain exploits)
Flash custom recovery (Is S-OFF the one and only prerequisite to do this?)
Flash new Viper ROM (Have I missed anything?)
Am I missing anything? I understand that by being stock, I won't be rooted, although that doesn't affect S-OFF. So once I'm stock, because I'm S-OFF, I can still flash a custom recovery, and therefor flash the rooted Venom ROM, right? I know how to use ADB, so I'm not a complete idiot. It's just that things are so different with different phones. I have had motorolas (bootstrapping tools), Samsungs (Odin, etc.)... it's hard to keep up with these different security systems and tools that each manufacturer puts in place.
based on the research I've done, I've found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...m-stock-rooted-vzw-ota-2-21-605-2-wp-t2874699 But because it's already the new update, I'm not getting the new firmware.
I've found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159 But I have no god damn clue which one is the one I need. Also, there is potential for bugs and incompatibility by having some but not all of the newest firmware, kernel, radio, ROM, etc.
I have an old nandroid, so I'll have to load it up and pray that it's a stock nandroid.
A month ago I rooted the stock rom, S-OFF, and install TWRP. I tried another ROM, but it didn't really interest me. I realized, that I actually like the stock ROM.
However, now I want to install the 4.4.3 OTA update. Is that possible? If I follow the directions, the device reboots in to TWRP, but does not install the update.
How can I install the OTA update, if I have a custom recovery?
DBordello said:
A month ago I rooted the stock rom, S-OFF, and install TWRP. I tried another ROM, but it didn't really interest me. I realized, that I actually like the stock ROM.
However, now I want to install the 4.4.3 OTA update. Is that possible? If I follow the directions, the device reboots in to TWRP, but does not install the update.
How can I install the OTA update, if I have a custom recovery?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It appears it is impossible: http://teamw.in/officialota
I guess I will have to completely reflash.
First off, it's not impossible. There's a thread in here with firmware that you can use and update without the OTA. Second, this is the wrong sub-forum for questions.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
I'm also trying to get to 4.4.3 but after trying to re install the old recovery, it tells me I can't do the OTA.
Jeez...if you guys have soff and twrp and whatnot just flash the stock rooted rom scott gave us. Simple as that. You'll find it here in the vzw one m8 android development section.
Or alternately, if you no longer require control of you device at the lowest levels then just flash dottats RUU and magically your phone will be 100% stock.
But yeah, wrong forum.
silver04v said:
Jeez...if you guys have soff and twrp and whatnot just flash the stock rooted rom scott gave us. Simple as that. You'll find it here in the vzw one m8 android development section.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The reason to do the OTA, is because I am lazy. I don't feel like reinstalling all of my apps, etc. The OTA is a nice incremental upgrade.
Where can I find the stock recovery, and directions to flash back to it? It is my understanding, that if I do that, I can apply the OTA.
I am attempting to update my hboot from 3.16 to the current (which I think is 3.19) and I am just not having any luck finding what I need to do. I'm not new to Android at all, just HTC. Is there a firmware.zip that can be used for this in fastboot?
I am trying to update to the newest TWRP so I can flash CM12. I did get TWRP 2.8.x.x flashed but was stuck at the rebooting into recovery screen. Rolled back to 2.7.0.2 for now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/help/cm12-htc-one-m8-hboot-3-16-t2986339 I found this thread for the AT&T version, but I know the VZW is a little different. Is there a developer edition for VZW?
MacFett said:
I am attempting to update my hboot from 3.16 to the current (which I think is 3.19) and I am just not having any luck finding what I need to do. I'm not new to Android at all, just HTC. Is there a firmware.zip that can be used for this in fastboot?
I am trying to update to the newest TWRP so I can flash CM12. I did get TWRP 2.8.x.x flashed but was stuck at the rebooting into recovery screen. Rolled back to 2.7.0.2 for now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/help/cm12-htc-one-m8-hboot-3-16-t2986339 I found this thread for the AT&T version, but I know the VZW is a little different. Is there a developer edition for VZW?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Start here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2946473
VZW M8 Master RUU/Firmware Collection
Got it updated via your .exe thanks.
Could I update the hboot without having to install a new ROM? Im on OSX so i cant use the exe file.
cBreezy22 said:
Could I update the hboot without having to install a new ROM? Im on OSX so i cant use the exe file.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes you can. You can use fastboot to flash the 4.4.4 firmware I have posted which would update everything you need to be all up to date with no need to update ROM if you choose not too.
Thank You! Updating htboot solved all the issues I was having. (5mins boot + stuck in recovery boot with latest twrp)
It would appear in my fixing of the hboot I have broken my GPS again. Finally got it working on the ruu, but nothing in cm11.
A factory reset in the stock ROM with stock recovery wipes additional partitions that are vital to GPS. I would try that if wiping is a possibility.
I reinstalled the ruu then wiped and installed cm11 and it is working. Running cm12 now.
I've never had issues barging into a development community and going out to the horizon of customization until this cellphone. It's been 12 hours of flashing and downloading and flushing and flashing...
I have S-off and unlocked through SunShine
I use the 0P6BIMG.zip to flash RUU back to the stock verizon rom android 4.4.2
I use 3.28.605.4-firmware.zip from the same RUU thread to update the firmware (???)
I want to install CM12 or liquidsmooth ROM, but I'm getting a hunch at this point I need to start with the stock verizon 5.0.1 installed before that because TWRP wants to patch the system file... But then why am I wiping my system before installing?
I also tried flashing FluentRom_v7.5.zip but I got stuck on the HTC initial screen, I don't even make it over to a boot animation.
What do?
Gevork Gevorkyan said:
I've never had issues barging into a development community and going out to the horizon of customization until this cellphone. It's been 12 hours of flashing and downloading and flushing and flashing...
I have S-off and unlocked through SunShine
I use the 0P6BIMG.zip to flash RUU back to the stock verizon rom android 4.4.2
I use 3.28.605.4-firmware.zip from the same RUU thread to update the firmware (???)
I want to install CM12 or liquidsmooth ROM, but I'm getting a hunch at this point I need to start with the stock verizon 5.0.1 installed before that because TWRP wants to patch the system file... But then why am I wiping my system before installing?
I also tried flashing FluentRom_v7.5.zip but I got stuck on the HTC initial screen, I don't even make it over to a boot animation.
What do?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm prettly sure you're on an older firmware. You need to be on 5.01 to flash the ROMs you have tried to flash. Use the pre-rooted RUU from this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...zw-m8-master-ruu-firmware-collection-t2946473
Also make sure you have the latest version of TWRP.
Edit: The firmware you flashed was 4.4.4
BladeRunner said:
I'm prettly sure you're on an older firmware. You need to be on 5.01 to flash the ROMs you have tried to flash. Use the pre-rooted RUU from this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...zw-m8-master-ruu-firmware-collection-t2946473
Also make sure you have the latest version of TWRP.
Edit: The firmware you flashed was 4.4.4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the link that thread and your advice was exactly what I needed.
For whatever reason after using the app/exe to flash 5.0.1 stock-rooted, Liquid Rom failed to install in TWRP. I reflashed the stock-rooted rom and CM-12.1 worked flawlessly. So I'm on CM right now :good: but I'll take another look into Liquid rom. Thanks so much!
Since you like AOSP, I recommend visiting the main m8 thread some other Roms. They are unified builds.