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HOWTO : Flash the Huawei Ascend to stock
These directions are for metroPCS the next post contains directions for Cricket
Fastboot Method
(Note:This method will work even if the phone will not start or go into recovery)
Download the Following Package:
MetroPCSStock Recovery Package with Scripts
678041208774eab0aed1005f287d71ab MetroStockRecover.7z
1)Attach phone to USB
2)Power Phone Off
3)Enter Fastboot (End Call + Volume Down - while phone turns on)
4)Run script relevant to your OS
metroPCSStock-linux.sh
metroPCSStock-mac.sh
metroPCSStock-windows.bat
5) Your phone will automatically reboot
WARNING: Only the linux version has been tested. All other versions should work though. DO NOT power off the phone during the process.
Nandroid Method
(Note:Working custom recovery is needed for this method)
Download the Following Package:
MetroPCS Stock Nandroid Backup (Phone Right Out of Box)
663fab87380e87c8c158a2f5d0c4495e MetroPCSStock.7z
1) Place nandroid backup files into a directory on sdcard:
/nandroid/mem=211M/stock/
2) Boot into recovery (Send Call + Volume Up - while phone turns on)
3) Go to Backup/Restore.
4) Select Nand restore
5) Select mem=211M
6) Select folder named "stock"
7) Proceed with on screen instructions
Directions
These directions are for Cricket the previous post contains directions for MetroPCS
Force Update Method
(Recommendation : When the OS of handsets could not start up successfully)
Download the Following Package:
Cricket Stock Recovery Package
d97ed410ffa518c689e2444d21007daa M860V100R001C153B251SP03.zip
1) Copy "dload" folder to SD card
2) Switch off the handset ,then press "Volume Control Upper Key +End Key+ Power Key"
3) Showing successful
4) Remove battery one second ,then power on ,waiting till the os start up
Normal Update Method
Download the Following Package:
Cricket Stock Recovery Package
d97ed410ffa518c689e2444d21007daa M860V100R001C153B251SP03.zip
1) Copy "dload" folder to SD card
2) Settings--SD card & Phone storage--Software Upgrade
how do i download this?
I did it, and it worked! but theres no signal?
neko423 said:
I did it, and it worked! but theres no signal?
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Thats strange, try dialing *228, tell them I sent you and you'll get a free pizza.
neko423 said:
I did it, and it worked! but theres no signal?
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Can you post back and let us know if you were able to get your signal back and the phone working?
Thanaks
semyazza said:
To flash your metroPCS phone back to stock.
Download the Following Package:
MetroPCSStock Recovery Package with Scripts
1)Attach phone to USB
2)Power Phone Off
3)Enter Fastboot (End Call + Volume Down)
4)Run script relevant to your OS
metroPCSStock-linux.sh
metroPCSStock-mac.sh
metroPCSStock-windows.bat
5) Your phone will automatically reboot
WARNING: Only the linux version has been tested. All other versions should work though. DO NO power off the phone during the process.
Reserved for future use. Directions on how to flash to come. In the mean time please check the post above for the available files.
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I am assuming those users like me that have already rooted and installed AmonRA could use your nandroid backup to recover to stock "out of the box"?
Can you give directions for doing that?
Thanks,
opsguy said:
Can you post back and let us know if you were able to get your signal back and the phone working?
Thanaks
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well so far is still searching for service.
neko423 said:
well so far is still searching for service.
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Do you have "bars"? If so dial *228 and speak "Update Roaming List" when the menu prompts you to. That will update the PRL file. You should NOT need to do this though unless you did other things to your phone.
My guess is that you flashed the cricket update? If that's the case let me know and I will guide you through the process of manually programming your phone to metro.
opsguy said:
I am assuming those users like me that have already rooted and installed AmonRA could use your nandroid backup to recover to stock "out of the box"?
Can you give directions for doing that?
Thanks,
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Better directions are on the way. I just have no time to post them today. I will update more directions tomorrow and gradually make the directions better.
General Idea though is copy raw nandroid files to sdcard to a folder within the folder "nandroid" boot into recovery and select the option to flash nandroid backup.
semyazza said:
Do you have "bars"? If so dial *228 and speak "Update Roaming List" when the menu prompts you to. That will update the PRL file. You should NOT need to do this though unless you did other things to your phone.
My guess is that you flashed the cricket update? If that's the case let me know and I will guide you through the process of manually programming your phone to metro.
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I have no bars ..
and idk if thats the case.
opsguy said:
I am assuming those users like me that have already rooted and installed AmonRA could use your nandroid backup to recover to stock "out of the box"?
Can you give directions for doing that?
Thanks,
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I need this too! This is my exact setup. I uninstalled google talk, couldn't use the market, found new apk files to install, got it working again, but still get fc's in the market now and then. So I'd like to start from out of the box knowing what I know now!
If you have a custom recovery installed already. My guess would be to do the following to resore.
1. Drop the files to your sd card in a folder structure somewhat matching nandroids structure. /nandroid/mem=211M/Stock/.
2. Boot into recovery (press and hold vol up and send then press power)
3. Go to Backup/Restore.
4. Select Nand restore
5. Select mem=211M
6. Select Stock(if thats what folder you named it).
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
I haven't actually done the restore but, I did do the steps up to but not including the actual flashing. There was also a recovery image in the nandroid backup. I removed it on my card so I wouldn't overwrite my custom recovery. You can do whatever you want.
foltz61 said:
If you have a custom recovery installed already. My guess would be to do the following to resore.
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Pretty new to all this, so if I do a full nandroid backup of my current system, then try this, and sumthin doesn't work right, I can restore my current system back to the way it is before the attempt? Scared to be the first one to try this.
Also, do I need to copy every file in the archive? Or just the .img and md5?
I tried something similar but never could get it to restore the stock nandroid. I didn't try to rename it though...
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morningsidesanitarium said:
Pretty new to all this, so if I do a full nandroid backup of my current system, then try this, and sumthin doesn't work right, I can restore my current system back to the way it is before the attempt? Scared to be the first one to try this.
Also, do I need to copy every file in the archive? Or just the .img and md5?
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Thats what is supposed to happen as long as the custom recoveries (ie Amon-Ra and/or Clockwork) were ported to our phones correctly. I would remove recovery.img so your custom recovery partition isn't overwritten.
foltz61 said:
Thats what is supposed to happen as long as the custom recoveries (ie Amon-Ra and/or Clockwork) were ported to our phones correctly. I would remove recovery.img so your custom recovery partition isn't overwritten.
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Now all we need is a guinea pig...hehe. I'm still scared.
Metro pcs
HOWTO : Flash the Huawei Ascend to stock
These directions are for metroPCS the next post contains directions for Cricket
Fastboot Method
(Note:This method will work even if the phone will not start or go into recovery)
Download the Following Package:
MetroPCSStock Recovery Package with Scripts
678041208774eab0aed1005f287d71ab MetroStockRecover.7z
1)Attach phone to USB
2)Power Phone Off
3)Enter Fastboot (End Call + Volume Down - while phone turns on)
4)Run script relevant to your OS
metroPCSStock-linux.sh
metroPCSStock-mac.sh
metroPCSStock-windows.bat
5) Your phone will automatically reboot
WARNING: Only the linux version has been tested. All other versions should work though. DO NOT power off the phone during the process.
I tried this for my phone more than once but how can it boot the info automatically when the computer canot detect the phone during fastboot?
babblescreef said:
HOWTO : Flash the Huawei Ascend to stock
These directions are for metroPCS the next post contains directions for Cricket
Fastboot Method
(Note:This method will work even if the phone will not start or go into recovery)
Download the Following Package:
MetroPCSStock Recovery Package with Scripts
678041208774eab0aed1005f287d71ab MetroStockRecover.7z
1)Attach phone to USB
2)Power Phone Off
3)Enter Fastboot (End Call + Volume Down - while phone turns on)
4)Run script relevant to your OS
metroPCSStock-linux.sh
metroPCSStock-mac.sh
metroPCSStock-windows.bat
5) Your phone will automatically reboot
WARNING: Only the linux version has been tested. All other versions should work though. DO NOT power off the phone during the process.
I tried this for my phone more than once but how can it boot the info automatically when the computer canot detect the phone during fastboot?
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You need the correct drivers for your operating system. Use google or the forum search feature.
Every fellow ascend user if we want the souce code (to make custom rom's)
ever1 please make an email to Huawei's email.
Their email is [email protected]
The email was not found by me.Just trying to help so we can get source code.
I flashed the leaked froyo firmware I897UCJI6 on my samsung captivate using odin 1-click method. I have a working 2.2 now. My phone is not rooted. I am planning to flash a custom ROM and try other custom ROMs out there in the market. I've gone through a three part video series by mobiletechvideos on how to root and flash a custom ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364). But, i still have a few questions.
1. For rooting, do i need to flash the phone back to the stock JF6?
2. In the xda link given above, i am fine until step #4. Step #5 is a little bit confusing to me. After i copy the root file to the root directory in the internal sd card on my phone, i rename it to update.zip. Also, i copy the clockworkrecovery to the root directory in the internal sd card in the phone and rename it to update.zip. Now, after i am doing with rooting and clockworkrecovery, i have to proceed further to flash the custom ROM. Now, the steps mentioned in the xda forum does not say anything about moving the custom ROM file to the root directory in the internal sd card on the phone. My question is: Do i need to copy the custom ROM zip file into the root directory of the phone? Do i need to rename the custome ROM file to update.zip as well?
Someone please help.
Yes rom goes on sd, no do not rename
If you are on ji6 you will not be able to install clockwork because of 3e recovery. Two option, flash back to stock using
http://www.fileserve.com/file/emnCn2j
One click odin, provided you are at&t and build number is 1009 and lower located under battery
2 look for modded 3e recovery in. development for captivate posted by exist
mcord11758 said:
Yes rom goes on sd, no do not rename
If you are on ji6 you will not be able to install clockwork because of 3e recovery. Two option, flash back to stock using
http://www.fileserve.com/file/emnCn2j
One click odin, provided you are at&t and build number is 1009 and lower located under battery
2 look for modded 3e recovery in. development for captivate posted by exist
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Thanks for the reply. What is 3e recovery by the way? I am able to flash back to stock (jf6) using odin 1-click by following the volume up + down method to download. My build number is not in that 1000 series. Are you referring to s/n number found under the battery? In many threads I have seen ppl saying if u r under 1009 build # then you need to use 3 key combo method. You are saying the opposite. I am confused now. Sorry sir but I think I need.more explanation. I thank you for your time
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Are you on at&t
If you can get into dl mode issuing volume and usb then you have three button combo. Later builds can not use jf6 stock 1010 and up. Your build had to be there, and I do not think it its possible it is not in the 1000s if you have a captivate
mcord11758 said:
Are you on at&t
If you can get into dl mode issuing volume and usb then you have three button combo. Later builds can not use jf6 stock 1010 and up. Your build had to be there, and I do not think it its possible it is not in the 1000s if you have a captivate
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Pls clarify if s/n # found under battery is actually the build number. Also, according to many posts in this forum, three buttom combo is
1. Vol up
+
2. Vol down
+
3. Press Power button
Since when USB slot became a button? I am sorry but I dont understand.
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Sorry for confusion
Recovery uses three burton combo
Volume up and down and power
Download mode uses volume up and down plug in usb
On your phone under battery left side under sn above sku there us your build. Mine is 1008
mcord11758 said:
Sorry for confusion
Recovery uses three burton combo
Volume up and down and power
Download mode uses volume up and down plug in usb
On your phone under battery left side under sn above sku there us your build. Mine is 1008
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Thank you. Mine is 1007. So, now back to the question. I need to flash back to stock JF6 using odin 1-click. Then,i need to root the phone and install.clockworkmod recovery using the info found in the 3 part video series by mobiletechvideos. And,proceed with the custom ROM flash. Is my understanding correct? Thanks for replying patiently to all my queries. Thanks
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No need to root when in stock.
Dl this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952
This update zip gives you clockwork recovery.
When on stock put this on the root of your sd.
Phone off
Three button combo
When at&t comes up let go all three
Blue recovery
Select reinstall packages
Boots to same recovery
Reinstall packages
Green clockwork recovery
Rom should be saved to sd as well.
Select install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rom file
Confirm
done, let it do it's thing
enjoy
mcord11758 said:
No need to root when in stock.
Dl this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952
This update zip gives you clockwork recovery.
When on stock put this on the root of your sd.
Phone off
Three button combo
When at&t comes up let go all three
Blue recovery
Select reinstall packages
Boots to same recovery
Reinstall packages
Green clockwork recovery
Rom should be saved to sd as well.
Select install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rom file
Confirm
done, let it do it's thing
enjoy
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WOW! I clicked on the xda link from my phone and the update.zip got downloaded into the download folder in my internal sd (i deleted it). I see the point now. I need to root only to back up all apps and system data such as contacts, sms,media etc. Otherwise, no need to root. Please conform the steps one last time if you don't mind:
1. Copy the update.zip into the root directory of my phone (how to get to the root directory, by the way! Sorry it is a dumb question). Also, copy the custom ROM zip file to the same root directory.
2. Using 3 button combo, follow the remaining steps.
Now, after I successfully flash the custom ROM, can I use the android market and install all the apps I use.
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antonyvijai said:
WOW! I clicked on the xda link from my phone and the update.zip got downloaded into the download folder in my internal sd (i deleted it). I see the point now. I need to root only to back up all apps and system data such as contacts, sms,media etc. Otherwise, no need to root. Please conform the steps one last time if you don't mind:
1. Copy the update.zip into the root directory of my phone (how to get to the root directory, by the way! Sorry it is a dumb question). Also, copy the custom ROM zip file to the same root directory.
2. Using 3 button combo, follow the remaining steps.
Now, after I successfully flash the custom ROM, can I use the android market and install all the apps I use.
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When you open my files app you are looking at the root of your sd. You will see your download folder, go to it long press either file select move phone will direct you to root if sd, select paste.
You are correct you need root to run programs like titanium backup to backup your apps, but when you flash stock they will all be gone either way. So unless you are rooted now you can not back up your apps. You can dl them again do not restore any system data just user apps. Backup contacts by exporting to ext sd, or sim
I am checking out so I won't be responding again for the night. Good luck
The simplest way there is to root/ flash a rom is to use a one click root program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
If you use this, it roots your phone for you. After you root with the program in the link above( there are videos on how to use the program if you get confused ) Download Rom Manager from the market. open up rom manager and select flash clockwork mod recovery. After that in the program rom manager click reboot into recovery( easier than holding volume buttons) the stock recovery will pop up when the phone reboots. Click reinstall packages. It will bring you back to the stock recovery, click reinstall packages for a second time and you will have cwm (clock work mod ) recovery. In clockwork mod recovery there is an option to back up your phone. do this before you flash a rom. after you back up turn your phone on. Make sure it is in usb debugging. connect to your computer and on your phone select mount sd. drag the downloaded rom .zip file into the sd. the root of you phone is just what ever drive your phone shows up as. unplug your phone reboot into recovery and in cwm recovery there is an option to factory wipe, do this and after it is done, click the option install zip. then choose zip from sd. highlight the rom . zip file you are flashing and select it. it will take a minute or too and when it is done just reboot the phone. First boot will take a while but once it boots your all set. any questions you can pm me and good luck.
^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
bay_wolf said:
^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
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also very true^^ his toolbox program has everything you would need in one spot
MaximumPotential said:
The simplest way there is to root/ flash a rom is to use a one click root program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
If you use this, it roots your phone for you. After you root with the program in the link above( there are videos on how to use the program if you get confused ) Download Rom Manager from the market. open up rom manager and select flash clockwork mod recovery. After that in the program rom manager click reboot into recovery( easier than holding volume buttons) the stock recovery will pop up when the phone reboots. Click reinstall packages. It will bring you back to the stock recovery, click reinstall packages for a second time and you will have cwm (clock work mod ) recovery. In clockwork mod recovery there is an option to back up your phone. do this before you flash a rom. after you back up turn your phone on. Make sure it is in usb debugging. connect to your computer and on your phone select mount sd. drag the downloaded rom .zip file into the sd. the root of you phone is just what ever drive your phone shows up as. unplug your phone reboot into recovery and in cwm recovery there is an option to factory wipe, do this and after it is done, click the option install zip. then choose zip from sd. highlight the rom . zip file you are flashing and select it. it will take a minute or too and when it is done just reboot the phone. First boot will take a while but once it boots your all set. any questions you can pm me and good luck.
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Thanks a lot. This helps a lot. I also saw thw video on toolbox from bay_wolf on mobiletechvideo series. That looks pretty simple for an, amateur like me. The explanation you gave me is also superb. Thank you very much
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bay_wolf said:
^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
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Thank you. I have your toolbox program installed in my computer running 64 bit windows 7 home.premium edition. I have a few questions. My phone is running the leaked JI6 2.2 rightnow. What should I choose first from the toolbox? If I choose, flash to stock then do I need to select thw JF6 firmware file from somewhere or the tool itself will do the job? Sameway, if I click root, then do I need to select a root / clockwork files to finish rooting or again the tool itself will do the job? I understand for flashing the custom ROM I need to choose the the ROM .zip file. I watched the video about your program on mobiletechvideos on youtube. I think I need to watch it again or if you don't mind then can you give me the steps to use your toolbox (given what firmware I have currently running). Thank you
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Why ji6? What are the benefits other than the audience chip will work?
Hi, I'm relatively new to the Desire S. Iv just purchase the XTC pay as you go clip from
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/cable_picker/96007_XTC_Clip_PAYG_(Pay_As_You_Go_-_Red_XTC_Clip).html
It's seems quite straight forward to operate, but I need some clarification (iv searched threads but couldn't find answer)
After iv s-off'd with the clip, will the stock ROM be erased, I.e , will I need to install a new ROM for the phone to work? Will I also need to I install a new radio? if so, what's the best order to do this.... Flash radio first, then ROM, or ROM and then radio, or it dosnt matter?
I guess, just to clarify, I'd like to know what steps I need to take once iv s off'd with the clip to get a working phone. Also, before I use the clip, are there any steps/precautions I should take.
Many thanks in advance.
The XTC Clip will factory reset your phone so make sure you backup what you can.
Then do the following:
1. Make sure USB debugging is enabled (settings -> applications -> development)
2. Make sure you have an SD card (formatted and inserted.) (Existing card is fine)
3. Get the APK on the phone, and install it. You could Go to market and download es file explorer its free. Then download the apk from the post and save it on your laptop/pc. Connect usb cable to phone and select mount sd card, copy apk to sdcard. Unmount sdcard from laptop/pc on phone. Using ES file explorer browse to apk and select it, it will give you option to install. Install it. Done.
4. Open the APK, press the root button i.e Go into app drawer and select gingerbreak, choose root. It will say after its done something like "not sure whats happened reboot to see if you have superuser..."
Reboot and your rooted.
5. Within your rooted ROM go to market and download ROM Manager, Install and Run. Answer yes to the Superuser prompt. Choose option to install recovery.
6. Then, download any custom rom of your choice from here (XDA) and copy to your SD Card (using above method).
7. Reboot into recovery either by using the "Reboot into Recovery" option in ROM Manager or by shutting down your phone and whilst holding vol down press the power button and then select recovery within bootloader.
8. Finally navigate to your custom rom in recovery by selecting the "Install Zip from SDCard" Option, once installed, reboot.
You could also download the latest recovery from here, id recommend the EXT4 recovery which you can install by using the above method, i.e download and copy to sdcard, reboot to recovery and install zip.
Hope this helps
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply Marylandcookie. Just want to clarify, after iv s-off'd, even though the phone will be factory reset, I should still be able to use the phone (in other words the stock ROM will still be on the phone and not erased, or do I have to install the stock ROM again.). Also, which APK do you refer to?
Last question, when I do get into installing custom ROMs after iv s-off'd and rooted, if I need to install a recommended radio for the ROM, is it best to flash the ROM first and then the radio, or the radio first and then the ROM.
I also noticed in the development section that there's a new HBOOT version. Is it essential I install this?
Thanks again for your earlier reply, much appreciated.
Hi nbhadusia, yes you will still be able you phone with out doing anything more.
and the apk i question is this attached below,as for the recomend radio i tend to look in the devs sig to see which one they are using,and i have found flashing the radio after flashing the rom is fine, but i think it do'snt really matter. hope this helps
Thanks for clarifying and providing the link, very much appreciated.
I have an HTC sensation z7z10a. I purchased this phone to be able to get on AT&T's 3&4g frequencies without having to upgrade my unlimited data plan for non smart phones. So far so good, my phone gets 4g and AT$T is not aware that I have a smartphone.
Naturally after spending enough time in XDA and other phone forums to figure this out I became interested in flashing a custom ROM.
I used the revolutionary method to gain S-OFF, installed CWM, and used CWM to create a backup image. I've managed to fully wipe and then restore to my backup image, so CWM is working.
My problem is whenever I go to flash a custom rom I don't understand which file to select in recovery mode. Every zip I have downloaded, (including the one I need to finally get my phone rooted) opens up to a series of subfolders, none of which contain the files I need. The sub folders are typically : System, Data and META-INF. So I can't get rooted without being able to use the recovery mode to flash.
I used my friend's pc netbook in order to run Revolutionary and install CWM. Now I am using my Macbook Pro to download potential Roms zip files and move them onto my phones SD card. Could this be the problem?
I"ve searched and searched for and answer to this issue to no avail, please help me to figure this out. I'm stumped.
The zip you have to flash is the ROM you download...am I missing something?
You do not need to extract the zip file. Just put it on the SD card and then go to the recovery mode and select the option install zip from sd card and install it. I believe if you flash a custom rom, you would be automatically rooted, so no need to root it separately. Hope this helped
aNYthing24 said:
The zip you have to flash is the ROM you download...am I missing something?
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Exactly- I don't understand why it won't work.
SickL1408 said:
You do not need to extract the zip file. Just put it on the SD card and then go to the recovery mode and select the option install zip from sd card and install it. I believe if you flash a custom rom, you would be automatically rooted, so no need to root it separately. Hope this helped
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Thanks for this advice, this is my first time attempting this. I think you are right that most roms come with root access so I may be able to skip that step.
I know what you are saying, don't extract the file, just move the zip over as is. Only on my mac the files are arriving as a folder with subfolders, not a zip package. This HAS to be the problem! I will look harder for Mac info on downloaded zips to see if I can figure out why this is happening. Thanks again.
Update:
So I fixed the folder problem by going into safari settings and unchecking the open safe downloads box. No all the zip files I'm downloading are staying intact as zips.
However I just tried to flash revolution hd with no success. The full wipe zip for this rom was a failure as well. I will now try downloading the root zip again and see if rooting first helps at all.
So now I am rooted. Success!
imru88 said:
Update:
So I fixed the folder problem by going into safari settings and unchecking the open safe downloads box. No all the zip files I'm downloading are staying intact as zips.
However I just tried to flash revolution hd with no success. The full wipe zip for this rom was a failure as well. I will now try downloading the root zip again and see if rooting first helps at all.
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Ah....Steve Jobs and his desire to prevent the user from doing anything useful strikes from beyond the grave.
This is why I won't touch a Mac. They want to do everything for you, even if it's not what you want or need to be done. On the plus side, at least you only have to push 1 button to get the Mac to do the wrong thing!
Glad you figured it out! Be careful with the ROM flashing though. It quickly becomes a life consuming obsession.
Below are links to full backups that can be restored in TWRP for the H910 after the Dirty Santa exploit. This is useful for restoring a bad install once you have access to TWRP. I will outline three methods for install below that will help in putting back the TWRP backups, a good method for installing it, and a few suggestions I have from restoring my device about 10 times now. So without further ado.
UPDATE: I bricked my device and had to send it off for repair (turns out I can't just flash US996 firmware for funsies) I received my phone back with the still rootable OTA 10L and yesterday I rooted it again and uploaded the new firmware. So if you're an AT&T user who wants the second latest update (10M dropped 04-15 but it isn't rootable as far as I know) then you can grab this and run it along with the stock kernel I made a backup of. I'll update the links below to reflect this. Stock 10L kernel located in tips section. Not flashable, you must extract and install as image and immediately install SuperSU 2.79 or greater or your device won't boot!
How to Install and Restore Stock Images and Boot (Kernel) Image
1.) DOWNLOAD - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298948069 (Updated to 10L) download the file and verify the MD5sum of the zip matches the file you downloaded. (System image link for devs posted at the bottom)
1a) Download the latest SuperSU 2.79 flashable zip from here: http://www.supersu.com/download
2.) EXTRACT --This is not a flashable zip-- extract the zip file wherever you would like so that it can be copied to the device
3.) COPY - The extracted folder to TWRP > BACKUPS > (paste here) on either the MicroSD card (preferable) or internal storage (This will be wiped when you format data)
4.) REBOOT TO RECOVERY - Once the folders are copied to the backup directory you can reboot to TWRP to begin the restore process.
5.) WIPE - This is getting two sections in order to account for two situations
5a) MICROSD - If you have a MicroSD card and copied the restore files to it wipe everything: Data, Cache, Dalvik/ART, Internal Storage, and System.
5b) INTERNAL STORAGE - If you don't have a MicroSD card installed only wipe the following: Data, Cache, Dalvik/ART, and System.
6.) REBOOT TO RECOVERY - Once you have wiped everything, especially if you wiped internal storage, you should reboot TWRP before you start the restore process
7.) RESTORE - Back in TWRP Choose Restore from the main menu and if you can't see your restore file choose "Select Storage" at the bottom and inside that folder uncheck RECOVERY unless you want to overwrite TWRP (which I recommend against).
7a) I would recommend checking the box "Enable MD5 Verification of Backup Files" which is a little slower but ensures a good restoration
8.) SWIPE - Swipe to begin the operation and it will alert you upon completion. You will need a very large amount of space on your card to do it since the system image is split into 3 packages
9.) ROOT - Do not reboot until you have rooted! The unlocked bootloader will prevent booting on the stock kernel. The stock kernel can be used if it is rooted first, otherwise you will be stuck on the LG Boot logo.
10.) REBOOT TO SYSTEM - The phone will reboot itself! Don't panic, this is part of the standard rooting procedure. Now, see tips at the bottom for best performance.
TIPS!
- This is the 10L update stock kernel made during dirty santa method. This kernel has all features working minus the static on boot being gone, but Wifi calling, comfort view, FM radio, etc are fixed using this kernel. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634762281 (You must flash SuperSU 2.79 or greater after flashing this kernel before you reboot! Not Flashable, must extract)
- To use the above kernel, download his ROM and extract the boot.img file from that archive. Save it to your device, boot to TWRP, choose Install, Install Image, and click the boot.img file. Then choose the checkbox for "boot" and swipe to flash. Really important to install SuperSU again after installing the custom kernel.
- Boot-up static can be cleared by allowing phone to boot to screen off, placing it face down to turn of second screen, and then flipping it back over. Static will be gone until next boot.
- Using fstrim after wiping in TWRP is good for increasing flash drive performance. Go to TWRP > Advanced > Terminal and type fstrim -v /data/
- You can do fstrim on /system and /cache as well to get all three partitions running clean
- Some of the AT&T apps that you can remove with TiBu are tied to bootup. Be careful what you remove if you like to get past the AT&T logo.
- The button combo to get into TWRP from powered off is Vol Down + Power until the LG Logo appears then let go of power and immediately press power again.
- That button combo boots you to a screen asking it you want to wipe your device. Answering 'yes' to both questions boots you to TWRP.
10L System Image Link for ROM creation (In TWRP emmc format): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120724506
THANKS!
Google - Because, Android
@me2151 for the unlock and root method (and bricking his phone for us; sorry that happened to your device)
@glitschi667 for the work he did on Dirty Santa with me2151
@jcadduono for getting TWRP ready for us despite not having a V20 at all
@Tilde88 for compiling the kernel sources and creating an excellent ROM for all rooted variants of the device!
@EMSpilot for the debug phone!
@elliwigy for helping everyone troubleshoot and test everything recently
If I forgot you, and believe me a lot of people deserve to be here, let me know and I'll add you
9.) ROOT - Do not reboot until you have rooted! The unlocked bootloader will prevent booting on the stock kernel. The stock kernel can be used if it is rooted first, otherwise you will be stuck on the LG Boot logo. [/QUOTE] What exact method of rooting do you mean, without rebooting? Do you mean just flashing SuperSU? Can you clarify? THANKS for everything! Hoping this gets me out of my semi-brick. No matter what I flash...it keeps reverting back to TWRP.
EDIT: I did this, exactly...and yet again...I'm stuck in the phone autobooting back to TWRP. Any suggestions? Is this bricked?
jreed3786 said:
9.) ROOT - Do not reboot until you have rooted! The unlocked bootloader will prevent booting on the stock kernel. The stock kernel can be used if it is rooted first, otherwise you will be stuck on the LG Boot logo. What exact method of rooting do you mean, without rebooting? Do you mean just flashing SuperSU? Can you clarify? THANKS for everything! Hoping this gets me out of my semi-brick. No matter what I flash...it keeps reverting back to TWRP.
EDIT: I did this, exactly...and yet again...I'm stuck in the phone autobooting back to TWRP. Any suggestions? Is this bricked?
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If you do a battery pull and can get to TWRP you are not bricked. However, I have no idea what you did to get a bootloop. What kernel did you install: the stock one from TWRP or Tilde88's kernel from his ROM? Either way, if you did this:
Wipe > Restore (Boot and System) > Install SuperSU 2.79 zip > Reboot
then you did the correct steps. The issue of not having SuperSU installed on my device was not booting past the LG logo and never rebooting. However, the method I most recently followed was:
Wipe > Restore (boot and system) > Install Tilde88 kernel > Flash SuperSU > Reboot
and my phone has been running extremely well. I need way more info from you before I can help you further.
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If you do a battery pull and can get to TWRP you are not bricked. However, I have no idea what you did to get a bootloop. What kernel did you install: the stock one from TWRP or Tilde88's kernel from his ROM? Either way, if you did this:
Wipe > Restore (Boot and System) > Install SuperSU 2.79 zip > Reboot
then you did the correct steps. The issue of not having SuperSU installed on my device was not booting past the LG logo and never rebooting. However, the method I most recently followed was:
Wipe > Restore (boot and system) > Install Tilde88 kernel > Flash SuperSU > Reboot
and my phone has been running extremely well. I need way more info from you before I can help you further.
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Shoot...I think I followed your instructions in Tilde88's thread....and hit reboot instead of flashing his kernel. I then went back in to TWRP to reflash the entire thing...and the kernel...and I was given crap about encryption. Then, that's when the bootloop started. Right now, I'm sitting on TWRP. I've tried flashing everything, per instructions....but I guess, what I'm asking, is...since I'm on TWRP...and it's bootlooping because of encryption...what would you personally do? Shoot...I'll pay ya if you can fix this! LOL. I just really never dealt with the encryption thing until this phone...never really had problems till now.
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FLASHED EXACTLY THE WAY YOU DID (WITHOUT THE REBOOTING TO RECOVERY IN THE OP)...NOW, IT GETS TO STATIC, THEN LG SCREEN, REBOOTS ONCE TO STATIC THEN BOOTS UP!!! YAY!!! :good::highfive:
I guess there's no need to REBOOT TO RECOVERY if a person faces encryption issues and is trying to fix their phone. Even after decrypting, I came up with issues. Now let's see if this this asks for my PIN on reboot. THAT was another issue!
IT WORKED!!! THANKS! I'LL now try to go back into TWRP and flash the Tilde's boot.img
So...by flashing your STOCK TWRP backup...per your instructions, I was TOTALLY FIXED...I then didn't even flash Tilde88's kernel...I immediately rebooted back to TWRP, and DID NOT WIPE...but immediately flashed his ROM....and BOOM! Google Now/Always On works flawlessly, zero lag! AWESOME!
So, to all that are having issues with no Google Now/Always On...follow this instructional on this thread and DO NOT wipe after flashing Tilde's rom.
BTW, I shot you a PM, bro! :highfive::good:
jreed3786 said:
So...by flashing your STOCK TWRP backup...per your instructions, I was TOTALLY FIXED...I then didn't even flash Tilde88's kernel...I immediately rebooted back to TWRP, and DID NOT WIPE...but immediately flashed his ROM....and BOOM! Google Now/Always On works flawlessly, zero lag! AWESOME!
So, to all that are having issues with no Google Now/Always On...follow this instructional on this thread and DO NOT wipe after flashing Tilde's rom.
BTW, I shot you a PM, bro! :highfive::good:
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Nothing like some good news to start the day. I wanted to let you know that the reason this worked is that it is essentially a dirty flash that replaces the stock kernel and adds his ROM tweaks into my stock system. So once it had booted and you flashed over it you were able to keep the stock files needed to get screen off Google Now working while adding his audio tweaks and build.prop because they overwrite the stock files. Since my stock files are odexed and his are not I'm not sure how well all your system files will function since they've been overwritten but if you have no issues then no harm, no foul.
I'm glad this got sorted and to anyone else if you follow this guide and you have any confusion about the instructions just do an @AlkaliV2 and I will do my best to help and I will also fix up the guide so that it is less confusing. Just let me know.
Stuck again....in TWRP.
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Same issue
i followed it to the letter yet i still keep being returned to team win recovery no matter what i do.
Great step by step instructions. Thanks!
sikiro said:
i followed it to the letter yet i still keep being returned to team win recovery no matter what i do.
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Try booting into your bootloader (fastboot) and type:
fastboot erase misc
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase fota
fastboot reboot
See if that helps you at all. Make sure you have a valid ROM flashed correctly though.
im having trouble, i downloaded the file, and i put the extracted folder into TWRP>BACKUPS but when i go to restore on TWRP theres no files to be open, am i supposed to keep the file as a zip or?
prlatorre said:
im having trouble, i downloaded the file, and i put the extracted folder into TWRP>BACKUPS but when i go to restore on TWRP theres no files to be open, am i supposed to keep the file as a zip or?
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I was having the same issue, do a backup(choose something small) from TWRP. It will create the TWRP>Backups Folder for you and then you can place the extracted zip. from this thread into that folder and it will see it.
ajairola said:
I was having the same issue, do a backup(choose something small) from TWRP. It will create the TWRP>Backups Folder for you and then you can place the extracted zip. from this thread into that folder and it will see it.
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i've tried what you suggested, and still nothing seems to show up, i made a back up in both internal and micro sd
prlatorre said:
i've tried what you suggested, and still nothing seems to show up, i made a back up in both internal and micro sd
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So you created a backup of let's say the EFS partition in TWRP. You backed it up once to the internal SD card and once to the external sd card. Then you extracted the zip from step one, placed the folder inside of the backups folder and it does not appear?
how can i use this file if i i'm not rooted? My phone is being weird and i would like to reload the stock software on it.
truwrxtacy said:
how can i use this file if i i'm not rooted? My phone is being weird and i would like to reload the stock software on it.
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You cant all you can do is factory reset on stock
jerrycoffman45 said:
You cant all you can do is factory reset on stock
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Does the factory reset to stock also reset the recovery? Want to root phone but will most likely trade in to ATT once I'm eligible for upgrade(with trade in).
Manbot27 said:
Does the factory reset to stock also reset the recovery? Want to root phone but will most likely trade in to ATT once I'm eligible for upgrade(with trade in).
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right now the root method for the h910 does not allow you to go back to stock
My 8gb sdcard ran out of space during step #8. Can I copy the contents of the sdcard to a bigger card and redo the full restoration from step 1?
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So you created a backup of let's say the EFS partition in TWRP. You backed it up once to the internal SD card and once to the external sd card. Then you extracted the zip from step one, placed the folder inside of the backups folder and it does not appear?
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Having the same issue. I copied the folder over to the microsd card and the folder I copied over isnt showing up in restore. I cant do anything or wipe anything if I cant see a backup right?
Im going to try and do the internal storage copy. No other choice.
cwis said:
My 8gb sdcard ran out of space during step #8. Can I copy the contents of the sdcard to a bigger card and redo the full restoration from step 1?
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Having the same issue. I copied the folder over to the microsd card and the folder I copied over isnt showing up in restore. I cant do anything or wipe anything if I cant see a backup right?
Im going to try and do the internal storage copy. No other choice.
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If you create a backup of anything on the Microsd card before you attempt to put the folder in it, it will create the directories for you and all you have to do is copy and paste at that point.