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[Q] installing 4ext touch recovery without root

My question is simple: how can I flash 4ext recovery touch before I have root?
I have s-off but still on the stock ROM. I know I can just follow the s-off guide and in step 2 install CWM recovery, but I need 4ext touch instead.
How can I do this?
Thanks

Yes is should be fine!

GhostXSeries said:
Yes is should be fine!
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Sorry.. not sure u answered my question there? lol

anyone who can help?

fredcorp6 said:
My question is simple: how can I flash 4ext recovery touch before I have root?
I have s-off but still on the stock ROM. I know I can just follow the s-off guide and in step 2 install CWM recovery, but I need 4ext touch instead.
How can I do this?
Thanks
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Just interested why do you "need" 4EXT ?
Anyway, as you're still on the stock ROM and I assume the Stock HBOOT, you have two options:
i) Use Fastboot flash to flash the recovery img to the phone. You'll need to install adb etc. onto your PC/Linux system.
ii) Load the appropriate PG58IMG.zip file onto the root of your SD-card, complete power off (pull battery) reboot (Power & Vol -)
As I don't use 4EXT I'm not certain what downloads exist for it.
The bottom line is that it's the same process for either CWM or 4EXT.

gol_n_dal said:
Just interested why do you "need" 4EXT ?
Anyway, as you're still on the stock ROM and I assume the Stock HBOOT, you have two options:
i) Use Fastboot flash to flash the recovery img to the phone. You'll need to install adb etc. onto your PC/Linux system.
ii) Load the appropriate PG58IMG.zip file onto the root of your SD-card, complete power off (pull battery) reboot (Power & Vol -)
As I don't use 4EXT I'm not certain what downloads exist for it.
The bottom line is that it's the same process for either CWM or 4EXT.
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The reason I need it is because I want to install ARHD, and with 4EXT you are able to pick what kernel, addons etc you install with the ROM. As far as I know CWM does not let you do this?
I think option 1 is my best bet... do you mind giving me a few more details on how to do this?
I have adb set up and I am capable of using it. I also have the 4ext recovery zip file - it contains an image file called "recovery" and a text document containing an md5 sum.
Thanks a lot for your help so far

fredcorp6 said:
The reason I need it is because I want to install ARHD, and with 4EXT you are able to pick what kernel, addons etc you install with the ROM. As far as I know CWM does not let you do this?
I think option 1 is my best bet... do you mind giving me a few more details on how to do this?
I have adb set up and I am capable of using it. I also have the 4ext recovery zip file - it contains an image file called "recovery" and a text document containing an md5 sum.
Thanks a lot for your help so far
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CHECK AND RECHECK the MD5 for the IMG file..
The ADB and FASTBOOT commands might or might not be in the same folder, depends where you got it and what version.
Connect the phone via USB and debugging enabled.
i) make sure "adb devices" can see your phone.
ii) Get the phone into Fastboot (usual Bootloader then Fastboot, it should say "Fastboot USB")
iii) fastboot flash recovery "recovery.img"
where "recovery.img" is the name of the 4EXT.img file
iv) fastboot reboot-bootloader
v) Go into Recovery and osh bosh done.

fredcorp6 said:
The reason I need it is because I want to install ARHD, and with 4EXT you are able to pick what kernel, addons etc you install with the ROM. As far as I know CWM does not let you do this?
I think option 1 is my best bet... do you mind giving me a few more details on how to do this?
I have adb set up and I am capable of using it. I also have the 4ext recovery zip file - it contains an image file called "recovery" and a text document containing an md5 sum.
Thanks a lot for your help so far
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It is very much possible to install 4ext recovery without root. But your phone must be S-OFF. To install 4ext touch do the following.
1. Download an appropriate PG58IMG.zip file from this thread. By the word appropriate I mean that the PG58IMG.zip is having your CID and MID. Hope you know your CID and MID. The PG58IMG.zip can be of any version. I would suggest V1.17 as it has less files.
2. Download latest 4EXT recovery touch from the development forum. It will be in img format. Rename it to "recovery.img"
3. Open the PG58IMG.zip by winrar on your pc.
4. Delete all the files except the android-info.txt.
5. Add "recovery.img" into the PG58IMG.zip .
6. Now your PG58IMG.zip contains only two files i.e "recovery.img" and "android-info.txt"
5. Save the PG58IMG.zip.
6. Copy the PG58IMG.zip on the root of your sdcard.
7. Boot your phone into bootloader.
8.Your phone will prompt for update.
9. Say "yes" by pressing volume up key.
10. Once it is finish your phone will reboot and you will have 4ext touch recovery on your phone.

musarraf172 said:
It is very much possible to install 4ext recovery without root. But your phone must be S-OFF. To install 4ext touch do the following.
1. Download an appropriate PG58IMG.zip file from this thread. By the word appropriate I mean that the PG58IMG.zip is having your CID and MID. Hope you know your CID and MID. The PG58IMG.zip can be of any version. I would suggest V1.17 as it has less files.
2. Download latest 4EXT recovery touch from the development forum. It will be in img format. Rename it to "recovery.img"
3. Open the PG58IMG.zip by winrar on your pc.
4. Delete all the files except the android-info.txt.
5. Add "recovery.img" into the PG58IMG.zip .
6. Now your PG58IMG.zip contains only two files i.e "recovery.img" and "android-info.txt"
5. Save the PG58IMG.zip.
6. Copy the PG58IMG.zip on the root of your sdcard.
7. Boot your phone into bootloader.
8.Your phone will prompt for update.
9. Say "yes" by pressing volume up key.
10. One it is finish your phone will reboot and you will have 4ext touch recovery on your phone.
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Sounds like the option 2 gon a dal was talking about...
Thanks a lot guys
BTW... I already have the PC58IMG file from downloading CWM - could I just paste the recovery.img into this file? Deleting the CWM one first ofcourse

fredcorp6 said:
Sounds like the option 2 gon a dal was talking about...
Thanks a lot guys
BTW... I already have the PC58IMG file from downloading CWM - could I just paste the recovery.img into this file? Deleting the CWM one first ofcourse
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Sure, as I said either way works. If you have the IMG and are happy using commands at a prompt, the fastboot is probably faster. If you don't have the ready made PG58IMG.zip file the instructions above also work.
Either way, check and recheck the MD5.................
EDIT: If you flash via the PG58IMG.zip method, pop the SD-card after it's finished for a clean boot. Then remove/rename the PG58IMG.zip file on the card, or remove/rename via a PC before the boot.

gol_n_dal said:
Sure, as I said either way works. If you have the IMG and are happy using commands at a prompt, the fastboot is probably faster. If you don't have the ready made PG58IMG.zip file the instructions above also work.
Either way, check and recheck the MD5.................
EDIT: If you flash via the PG58IMG.zip method, pop the SD-card after it's finished for a clean boot. Then remove/rename the PG58IMG.zip file on the card, or remove/rename via a PC before the boot.
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Thanks for poiting out. I forgot to mention these.

Can you give me a link to 4ext?
thx

bibihtc said:
Can you give me a link to 4ext?
thx
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Look herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20015407
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Will someone please explain to a noob what this means

My goal: Root my old skyrocket so that I can run apps from Google Play that require root. I do not want to flash a custom ROM.
These are the instructions I am following, I am currently trying to figure out step 5:
1. Start ODIN
2. Put phone into download mode
3. Download(USE FIREFOX!) CWM 5.5.0.4 OR TWRP 2.2.2.0 TAR FILE "recovery.tar.md5" , do not change the filename, and select it in PDA section of ODIN
4. Hit the START button in odin, wait until it finishes.
5. Udate CWM from HERE or TWRP from HERE or with the TWRP 2.4.1.0 Flashable Zip
6. You're done.
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Since I have CWM installed, I clicked the 'HERE' link on step 5, which sends me here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777970
This is what that link tells me to do:
- Download this file ----> updater.sh (updated to fix typo)
- Put it on your sdcard
- open adb and type:
Code:
su
sh /mnt/sdcard/updater.sh skyrocket
- it will reboot you into recovery
- starting in v14.2.1 it will automatically start installing and reboot when its done
Note: If your sdcard is not mounted on /mnt/sdcard then open the script and change the line that says path=/mnt/sdcard/sk8sUpdater to match your mount point. i.e. ICS users may have to change it to say path=/mnt/emmc/sk8sUpdater
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-I have no ****ing clue what this is telling me to do.
-I have put updater.sh on my sdcard
-What the **** is adb. I don't even know if that's a phone or PC application, or some file manager, or what.
-What does completing step 5 accomplish? Will this have rooted me pursuant to my goal at the top of this post? I have literally no clue what these insturctions are trying to do nor when they have given me what I want.
Thanks.

Leave. Skyrocket is i727. Also don't cuss. People are more likely to help someone who doesn't seem *****y. And Google searches would have helped you. Adb. Is that hard to put in Google?
Sent from my GS4 running CM11 Kandy Kane

Moved to SkyRocket Q&A section

Make sure your phone is a i727 skyrocket
Download
http://d-h.st/KMT
And flash in recovery. This will update your recovery.
Reboot your phone
Download this http://d-h.st/fOD
Go back to recovery and flash the file you just downloaded. If it fails flash again.
Reboot your phone
Open the SuperSU app that will now be in your app drawer and update the binary when it prompts.
You are rooted.
You do not need to update your recovery but I highly recommend it
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
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Oh yeah and thank vincom
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I Need a root package

hey guys... all the root packages I have seen so far have a survey to download ... I cant do surveys because .. well its a long story .
in a short version .. I am looking for a direct root package download without being troubled in doing a survey .
I would be grateful if some one can help me out

Please don't duplicate posts, it's against the rules. I was already helping you in the other thread you posted in but I'll continue here. The root package you were looking at is most likely not compatible with your current firmware version. What are your bootloader details? I need to see the first five lines.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Please don't duplicate posts, it's against the rules. I was already helping you in the other thread you posted in but I'll continue here. The root package you were looking at is most likely not compatible with your current firmware version. What are your bootloader details? I need to see the first five lines.
Sent from my Evita
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*** UNLOCKED ***
evita pvt ship s off RL
CID-HTC__622
hboot-2.15.0000
radio-1.30a.32.45.18
opendsp-v33.1.0.45.1128

What's your ultimate goal? Do you want to root your current stock ROM or install a custom ROM? Either way you need to install TWRP recovery first. I'm assuming you already have adb/fastboot installed on your PC.
Download TWRP 2.6 from here. Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you have TWRP recovery on your phone.
If you want to root your current stock ROM you can just flash SuperSU through the install menu in TWRP recovery. You'll find a download link here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip
If you want to install a custom ROM, just find one you like, download it, read the install instructions on the ROM thread, perform a full wipe (cache/dalvik cache/factory reset/system) through the wipe menu in TWRP, then install the ROM through the install menu in TWRP.
Before doing either of these options you should make a backup of your current setup in the backup menu in TWRP. Select system, data, and boot, then swipe to backup.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
What's your ultimate goal? Do you want to root your current stock ROM or install a custom ROM? Either way you need to install TWRP recovery first. I'm assuming you already have adb/fastboot installed on your PC.
Download TWRP 2.6 from here. Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you have TWRP recovery on your phone.
If you want to root your current stock ROM you can just flash SuperSU through the install menu in TWRP recovery. You'll find a download link here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip
If you want to install a custom ROM, just find one you like, download it, read the install instructions on the ROM thread, perform a full wipe (cache/dalvik cache/factory reset/system) through the wipe menu in TWRP, then install the ROM through the install menu in TWRP.
Before doing either of these options you should make a backup of your current setup in the backup menu in TWRP. Select system, data, and boot, then swipe to backup.
Sent from my Evita
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tried to flash recovery ...
"error : cannot load "recovery file name" (openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-evita)
though it is in the same folder of android where I put fastboot and all that stuff..

The command should be:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-evita.img
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
The command should be:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-evita.img
Sent from my Evita
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oh I forgot the img thing haha
thanks a lot
though now I wanna flash the venom rom (sense 5 , 4.2) and step 3 says : "Confirm the MD5 on the download page matches the MD5 of the file on your phone (ES File Explorer will show the MD5 of the file)" what does that mean ?

If you're downloading the file directly to your phone, use an app called AFV (Android File Verifier) to check the md5. After you've downloaded the ROM just copy the md5 listed on the download site, open AFV, paste the md5 into the box, click the select file button, navigate to the file then long press it and select calculate md5, hopefully it'll say success. If it says anything other than success the download is corrupt.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
If you're downloading the file directly to your phone, use an app called AFV (Android File Verifier) to check the md5. After you've downloaded the ROM just copy the md5 listed on the download site, open AFV, paste the md5 into the box, click the select file button, navigate to the file then long press it and select calculate md5, hopefully it'll say success. If it says anything other than success the download is corrupt.
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oh ok thanks alot you are smart you know ?? extremely helpful and nice to have you around the thread

madshark2009 said:
oh ok thanks alot you are smart you know ?? extremely helpful and nice to have you around the thread
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Thanks, I've just been doing this for a while. Give yourself some time and try to keep up with things and you'll gain a whole lot of knowledge too.
Sent from my Evita

Stock recovery and boot collection

In case, you want the stock boot/recovery to install Magisk like me, you can get it out of the firmware.zip inside the OTA zip, which you can download from HTC server using the link:
Taiwan model 1.10.709.23:
http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA....05.709.12_release_517077z7dxrjhjj6rk2y9h.zip
Taiwan model 1.23.709.3:
http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA....10.709.23_release_518569sr63mm3mtji85ret.zip
Hong Kong model 1.10.400.23
http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA....05.400.13_release_517158ov5r8lbbi6tc9m38.zip
I have extracted the recovery.img and boot.img for Taiwan version. If someone doesn't want to extract it themselves, let me know through PM. I can send it to you.

devsk said:
In case, you want the stock boot/recovery to install Magisk like me, you can get it out of the firmware.zip inside the OTA zip, which you can download from HTC server using the link:
http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA....05.709.12_release_517077z7dxrjhjj6rk2y9h.zip
I have extracted the recovery.img and boot.img. If someone doesn't want to extract it themselves, let me know through PM. I can send it to you.
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Desk
Thank you your work .Is this version recovery work for HTC U 11 PLUS China. Mainland version 2Q4D200.THANK YOU again.

Would you know how to enable volte and wifi calling?

cameljockey1 said:
Would you know how to enable volte and wifi calling?
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Not yet.

Perfectionalism said:
Desk
Thank you your work .Is this version recovery work for HTC U 11 PLUS China. Mainland version 2Q4D200.THANK YOU again.
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I would like to know this too. I have the Chinese U11+ and I'm desperately looking for the boot.img and recovery.img for this variant (2Q4D200)
Thanks in advance!

Prot02018 said:
I would like to know this too. I have the Chinese U11+ and I'm desperately looking for the boot.img and recovery.img for this variant (2Q4D200)
Thanks in advance!
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screenshot of your software information page in settings showing "Software number" (e.g. 1.10.709.23 for me, it would be 1.xx.1405.xx for you).

devsk said:
screenshot of your software information page in settings showing "Software number" (e.g. 1.10.709.23 for me, it would be 1.xx.1405.xx for you).
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Here's the screenshots! Many thanks devsk.

Perfectionalism said:
Desk
Thank you your work .Is this version recovery work for HTC U 11 PLUS China. Mainland version 2Q4D200.THANK YOU again.
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Prot02018 said:
I would like to know this too. I have the Chinese U11+ and I'm desperately looking for the boot.img and recovery.img for this variant (2Q4D200)
Thanks in advance!
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OCEAN_M_DTWL
modelid: 2Q4D20000
cidnum: HTCCN701
OTA zip link (1.05.1405.16 - 1.03.1405.1)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3Kz88fJm1NA6ccPcb1jbQstZYWASnFO/view?usp=sharing

nenebear said:
OCEAN_M_DTWL
modelid: 2Q4D20000
cidnum: HTCCN701
OTA zip link (1.05.1405.16 - 1.03.1405.1)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3Kz88fJm1NA6ccPcb1jbQstZYWASnFO/view?usp=sharing
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Thanks nenebear. Is this is the OTA file to go from stock 1.03.1405.1 to latest 1.05.1405.16 ?
I found the RUU's for the version of my phone also. Can anybody here confirm that the stock recovery zip file found at the following link will allow me to go back to stock recovery if I decide to flash TWRP?
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=OCEAN_M_DTWL
Thanks guys

Please help me!
I have unlocked my bootloader, installed twrp. Unfortunately, twrp is worthless since it can not be used as it seems...
Now I wonder if I can use this guide to root my phone:
"1. Download http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA_...bbi6tc9m38.zip
Edit / Important: Read next post down below before Step 2/
2. Extract firmware.zip.
3. Extract boot.img from firmware.zip from step 2 and transfer to the /sdcard.
4. Install Magisk Manager and select Beta channel
5. Click install and choose to use "patch the stock boot image" method. It will browse you to /sdcard. Choose the boot.img from step 3. After its done, it will give you path of patched boot image.
6. Transfer the patched boot image from step 5 to PC using 'adb pull'
7. Boot the phone into download mode and flash the patched boot image.
8. Reboot and enjoy!!"
Where/how can I get the correct boot.img för my device?
My version is "1.10.401.23 9.0_g CL991677 release-keys" and none of the download links match my version? Or can I use some of them anyway?
I would be very happy and thanksful if I got help so I can get root access!
Best regards/ David

Davil_79 said:
Please help me!
I have unlocked my bootloader, installed twrp. Unfortunately, twrp is worthless since it can not be used as it seems...
Now I wonder if I can use this guide to root my phone:
"1. Download http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA_...bbi6tc9m38.zip
Edit / Important: Read next post down below before Step 2/
2. Extract firmware.zip.
3. Extract boot.img from firmware.zip from step 2 and transfer to the /sdcard.
4. Install Magisk Manager and select Beta channel
5. Click install and choose to use "patch the stock boot image" method. It will browse you to /sdcard. Choose the boot.img from step 3. After its done, it will give you path of patched boot image.
6. Transfer the patched boot image from step 5 to PC using 'adb pull'
7. Boot the phone into download mode and flash the patched boot image.
8. Reboot and enjoy!!"
Where/how can I get the correct boot.img för my device?
My version is "1.10.401.23 9.0_g CL991677 release-keys" and none of the download links match my version? Or can I use some of them anyway?
I would be very happy and thanksful if I got help so I can get root access!
Best regards/ David
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I think yours is the Europe model. If so, download the following ZIP:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620770441
Extract firmware.zip from it, and you will then extract boot.img from the firmware.zip, and then, patch that in magisk manager. Hope that helps!

devsk said:
I think yours is the Europe model. If so, download the following ZIP:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620770441
Extract firmware.zip from it, and you will then extract boot.img from the firmware.zip, and then, patch that in magisk manager. Hope that helps!
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Many thanks!
I should have a European model. If I'm looking in the Download mode:
"htc_ocmdugl PVT S-ON
LK-1.0.0.0000
RADIO 8998-002772-1711021849
OpenDSP-UNKNOWN
OS 1.10.401.23
Nov 25 2017.01: 13: 33 (991677)"
If something goes wrong, or if it would be the wrong boot.img, can I flash a complete RUU via adb fastboat so I dont brick my phone?

Davil_79 said:
Many thanks!
I should have a European model. If I'm looking in the Download mode:
"htc_ocmdugl PVT S-ON
LK-1.0.0.0000
RADIO 8998-002772-1711021849
OpenDSP-UNKNOWN
OS 1.10.401.23
Nov 25 2017.01: 13: 33 (991677)"
If something goes wrong, or if it would be the wrong boot.img, can I flash a complete RUU via adb fastboat so I dont brick my phone?
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That link matches your version exactly. You should be good with boot.img from that ZIP. Make backup of your stuff and be very careful with commands you fire...

devsk said:
That link matches your version exactly. You should be good with boot.img from that ZIP. Make backup of your stuff and be very careful with commands you fire...
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Hmm.. It is 25 pcs. compressed zip-files in this download.
In one of the zip there is "boot_signed.img"
It must be it. But when I try to unzip it doesn't work. It says the file is corrupt [emoji852]️.
I will try to download the file again, mayby the download failed.
Edit: The file is corrupt. I cant unzip it
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Davil_79 said:
Hmm.. It is 25 pcs. compressed zip-files in this download.
In one of the zip there is "boot_signed.img"
It must be it. But when I try to unzip it doesn't work. It says the file is corrupt [emoji852]️.
I will try to download the file again, mayby the download failed.
Edit: The file is corrupt. I cant unzip it
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You need RUU decrypt tool to retrieve the boot and recovery image

Root HTC U11+ European model software number 1.10.401.23
To root your HTC U11+ thru twrp use version 3.2.0.0
1. make sure you got Magisk-15.2 on you sd-card
2. boot into TWRP and leave system read only
3.goto install and install Magisk (in my case 15.2)
4. you will get error, like "can't mount data" (not to worry)
5. after install GO BACK!! DO NOT REBOOT!!
6. format data AND THEN reboot!!
7 You'll have to setup your phone as a new one; finish that and install Magisk_Manager
8 your now rooted!!! check with root checker
Hope this will help you;
Davil_79 said:
Please help me!
I have unlocked my bootloader, installed twrp. Unfortunately, twrp is worthless since it can not be used as it seems...
Now I wonder if I can use this guide to root my phone:
"1. Download http://fotadl-az.htc.com/secure/OTA_...bbi6tc9m38.zip
Edit / Important: Read next post down below before Step 2/
2. Extract firmware.zip.
3. Extract boot.img from firmware.zip from step 2 and transfer to the /sdcard.
4. Install Magisk Manager and select Beta channel
5. Click install and choose to use "patch the stock boot image" method. It will browse you to /sdcard. Choose the boot.img from step 3. After its done, it will give you path of patched boot image.
6. Transfer the patched boot image from step 5 to PC using 'adb pull'
7. Boot the phone into download mode and flash the patched boot image.
8. Reboot and enjoy!!"
Where/how can I get the correct boot.img för my device?
My version is "1.10.401.23 9.0_g CL991677 release-keys" and none of the download links match my version? Or can I use some of them anyway?
I would be very happy and thanksful if I got help so I can get root access!
Best regards/ David
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bnwg said:
You need RUU decrypt tool to retrieve the boot and recovery image
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Aha! Hm ok So it wasnt that easy. I am such a Noob .
I have never used that RUU decrypt tool and it seems a bit complicated but I have to try.
Thanks for your answer!
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freebsd124 said:
To root your HTC U11+ thru twrp use version 3.2.0.0
1. make sure you got Magisk-15.2 on you sd-card
2. boot into TWRP and leave system read only
3.goto install and install Magisk (in my case 15.2)
4. you will get error, like "can't mount data" (not to worry)
5. after install GO BACK!! DO NOT REBOOT!!
6. format data AND THEN reboot!!
7 You'll have to setup your phone as a new one; finish that and install Magisk_Manager
8 your now rooted!!! check with root checker
Hope this will help you;
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Thank you! I will try this!
I'm considering starting a new thread. I know there are more people who have similar problems and considerations within this.

HTC-RUU-Decrypt_Tool
You'll find the htc-ruu_decrypt-tool here
Davil_79 said:
Aha! Hm ok So it wasnt that easy. I am such a Noob .
I have never used that RUU decrypt tool and it seems a bit complicated but I have to try.
Thanks for your answer!
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Thank you! I will try this!
I'm considering starting a new thread. I know there are more people who have similar problems and considerations within this.
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freebsd124 said:
To root your HTC U11+ thru twrp use version 3.2.0.0
1. make sure you got Magisk-15.2 on you sd-card
2. boot into TWRP and leave system read only
3.goto install and install Magisk (in my case 15.2)
4. you will get error, like "can't mount data" (not to worry)
5. after install GO BACK!! DO NOT REBOOT!!
6. format data AND THEN reboot!!
7 You'll have to setup your phone as a new one; finish that and install Magisk_Manager
8 your now rooted!!! check with root checker
Hope this will help you;
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YES! Root access :good: Finaly a success! :victory:
Now my phone is like I want it to be!! Thank you so much!!'

If it's useful for somebody wanting to try twrp and/or custom kernel...you can find inside stock boot and recovery for India/HK version, 1.10.400.23 and the new 1.24.400.2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18FgmqIb_4UNpmRsXyxKj2bbCf6TnTXSd/view?usp=sharing

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lebigmac said:
Hi. can someone please upload only the stock boot.img from the Nougat firmware for Xperia XA?
Thank you very much!
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You need to be a little clearer.
1. 100% Stock is a boot.sin which will only flash when using FlashTool. (.sin is a archive like .zip is a archive)
2. If you extract the .sin you will have a boot.elf the .elf can be flashed with recovery or adb shell dd cmd's but Not Flastboot. (or the last time I checked you could not )
3. So are you asking for the .sin, .elf or do you want someone to unpack the .elf then rebuild it as a .img for you??

bigrammy said:
You need to be a little clearer.
1. 100% Stock is a boot.sin which will only flash when using FlashTool. (.sin is a archive like .zip is a archive)
2. If you extract the .sin you will have a boot.elf the .elf can be flashed with recovery or adb shell dd cmd's but Not Flastboot. (or the last time I checked you could not )
3. So are you asking for the .sin, .elf or do you want someone to unpack the .elf then rebuild it as a .img for you??
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if possible could you send over the boot.sin and recovery.sin so that i can reflash my device as i cannot find these files anywhere thanks

my_old_user_sucked said:
if possible could you send over the boot.sin and recovery.sin so that i can reflash my device as i cannot find these files anywhere thanks
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Use FlashTool and press the XF (XperiFirm) tab you can then choose which firmware you want.
Or if you want to use the stand alone version of XF (XperiFirm) see here https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142

bigrammy said:
Use FlashTool and press the XF (XperiFirm) tab you can then choose which firmware you want.
Or if you want to use the stand alone version of XF (XperiFirm) see here https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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I have done this but now i need the original boot img file in order to root the device using magisk is there anyway i could get this file?
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lebigmac said:
Hi. can someone please upload only the stock boot.img from the Nougat firmware for Xperia XA?
Thank you very much!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/how-to/f3111-f3113-f3115-how-to-root-apply-drm-t3689384
The guide contains the boot.img and recovery.img for xperia xa firmware 33.3.A.1.97
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bigrammy said:
Use FlashTool and press the XF (XperiFirm) tab you can then choose which firmware you want.
Or if you want to use the stand alone version of XF (XperiFirm) see here https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
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Many thanks for your help i have found the files i needed and they work perfectly