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I successfully rooted and achieved an unlocked bootloader with S-OFF on my Verizon HTC One M8 and also flashed TWRP 2.7.0.2. I downloaded a rom (without an SD card). I booted into recovery and i made a backup (not noticing that one of the lines read "unable to mount '/system". I then wiped and attempted to flash the rom only to find out that i can't find it in my file system. So i put the rom on an SD card and mounted it and tried to flash it, i get this message:
E: Unable to mount '/system'
E: Unable to open zip file.
Error Flashing zip '/external_sd/Roms?ViperOneM*_1.2.0.zip'
Updating partition details...
E: Unable to mount '/system'
So i'm stuck with a boot loader, an unmountable file system, and unable to flash a rom.
I've tried Fix permissions, I've tried mounting the "system" but all that mounts is 'cache' 'data' and 'micro SDcard'.
I hope my nerves are getting the best of me and i can't see something that's right in front of me!
Edit: Flashed CWM Recovery. Trying to install ROM from SD Card results in "Installation Aborted". When i try to side load it hangs at 81%.
Did you flash TWRP using terminal emulator mode as described on the official website for 2.7.0.2? If so you overwrote the system partition. Try flashing the recovery using the fastboot method as this will put the recovery in the right place. Then boot into the bootloader, choose recovery. I think this will get you TWRP in the recovery partition. Once there try flashing a ROM (although o would suggest something closer to stock like Skyfall).
I think what is happening is since the instructions for flashing TWRP via terminal emulator list the wrong partition, when you boot up to system it seems like you are booting to recovery because TWRP shows up. But you're actually on the system partition so when you try to flash a ROM you get an error because you can't mount the partition you're in.
I'm far from an expert in any of this so anyone who is please correct me.
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Did you flash TWRP using terminal emulator mode as described on the official website for 2.7.0.2? If so you overwrote the system partition. Try flashing the recovery using the fastboot method as this will put the recovery in the right place. Then boot into the bootloader, choose recovery. I think this will get you TWRP in the recovery partition. Once there try flashing a ROM (although o would suggest something closer to stock like Skyfall).
I think what is happening is since the instructions for flashing TWRP via terminal emulator list the wrong partition, when you boot up to system it seems like you are booting to recovery because TWRP shows up. But you're actually on the system partition so when you try to flash a ROM you get an error because you can't mount the partition you're in.
I'm far from an expert in any of this so anyone who is please correct me.
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I did flash TWRP as described. I used Terminal from my Macbook. I did some researching and i did try flashing using the fast boot method. I'm just so stumped!
First of all you aren't bricked. Have you tried using side load to flash the ROM? Try flashing another recovery too.
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SimplyNando said:
I did flash TWRP as described. I used Terminal from my Macbook. I did some researching and i did try flashing using the fast boot method. I'm just so stumped!
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The above suggestion to try and Sideload the ROM install is a good idea. Basically, put the ROM zip file in your platform-tools folder of adb. Then boot to TWRP recovery, choose "sideload" and then issue the command "adb sideload [filename.zip]" (Instructions are found HERE.)
If that doesn't work, have you tried flashing Clockwork Recovery? You may have better luck with that in regards to mounts and/or flashing the ROM...
There's always USB OTG as well
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I found THIS thread (for ASUS Transformer though).
What may have happened (if I'm reading the above thread correctly) is that your /system doesn't exist.
Taking a complete stab at a fix, you may be able to use fastboot to flash a working "system.img" file. (Anyone with more expertise, please confirm or refute this...)
EDIT: Found THIS post in the "Official" TWRP release 2.7.0.0 thread I wonder if perhaps this is what happened to you?
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I found THIS thread (for ASUS Transformer though).
What may have happened (if I'm reading the above thread correctly) is that your /system doesn't exist.
Taking a complete stab at a fix, you may be able to use fastboot to flash a working "system.img" file. (Anyone with more expertise, please confirm or refute this...)
EDIT: Found THIS post in the "Official" TWRP release 2.7.0.0 thread I wonder if perhaps this is what happened to you?
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That does seem like it could be the problem. I just flashed CWM recovery instead but it's still the sam problem. Still can't flash a rom, i also tried using sideboot.
SimplyNando said:
That does seem like it could be the problem. I just flashed CWM recovery instead but it's still the sam problem. Still can't flash a rom, i also tried using sideboot.
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You might have to find a factory image, an RUU I am not sure if one exists but it will write the partitions. I think somehow your actual system partition was erased which is why it cannot be mounted. Pretty much, your only hope is an RUU or a zipped factory image.
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You might have to find a factory image, an RUU I am not sure if one exists but it will write the partitions. I think somehow your actual system partition was erased which is why it cannot be mounted. Pretty much, your only hope is an RUU or a zipped factory image.
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I wouldn't be able to get that from the system dump located http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695171 ? Is there any other possible explanation??
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I wouldn't be able to get that from the system dump located http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695171 ? Is there any other possible explanation??
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no because it is not a flashable zip. Factory image or RUU means the bootloader will literally write the partition. Recovery will mount the partition and write information to it. It cannot create the partition itself which I think is your issue.
Assuming your recovery is fine..this is what I did to fix my self inflicted "soft brick" on Saturday...I mistakenly hit format system instead of just data and cache while trying to start over.
I am running cwm 6047..and for whatever reason the sideload failed with an error trying to sideload flash sky fall.
So I did an adb push skyfall.zip /sdcard/0 and was then able to flash the zip from internal storage.
Hope that helps with your situation.
bakemcbride21 said:
Assuming your recovery is fine..this is what I did to fix my self inflicted "soft brick" on Saturday...I mistakenly hit format system instead of just data and cache while trying to start over.
I am running cwm 6047..and for whatever reason the sideload failed with an error trying to sideload flash sky fall.
So I did an adb push skyfall.zip /sdcard/0 and was then able to flash the zip from internal storage.
Hope that helps with your situation.
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Yep. You have a bad download. Download a new ROM on your computer...boot to recovery and do a adb sideload or push
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Just had a thought... did you flash the insecure Kernel (found HERE) ever? You may not have a writeable /system?
Flash the Kernel, then reflash the official TWRP (both in Fastboot) and see if that works...
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Just had a thought... did you flash the insecure Kernel (found HERE) ever? You may not have a writeable /system?
Flash the Kernel, then reflash the official TWRP (both in Fastboot) and see if that works...
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Kernel runs inside the rom and the system becomes writeable in the ROM so that won't do anything. I'm pretty convinced he is missing the partition.
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Hi did you manage to sort this issue out as i'm having the same issue. it won't install backups or open zip files of the rom's. no matter what i do it won't flash the rom's. i've tried side loading on both cwm and TWRP - as i just said swapped from both recoveries. Managed to mount the sd card and put a new rom on it but won't flash from there and I've tried to move it to internal but fails.
I can't find my stock recovery an a nandroid back up either. Any help would be great
thanks
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Oh it does let me flash a Kernal zip tho?
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Hi did you manage to sort this issue out as i'm having the same issue. it won't install backups or open zip files of the rom's. no matter what i do it won't flash the rom's. i've tried side loading on both cwm and TWRP - as i just said swapped from both recoveries. Managed to mount the sd card and put a new rom on it but won't flash from there and I've tried to move it to internal but fails.
I can't find my stock recovery an a nandroid back up either. Any help would be great
thanks
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Oh it does let me flash a Kernal zip tho?
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did you try formatting internal yet?
Just for anyone withthe same issue. It ended up being not dnough memory to flash the recovery or the new rom....deerrrrrrr!!!
Haha, cant believe it had me stumped for 5 days trying everything and anything. Formatting would have helped aswell So thanks for the suggestion
jerico9 said:
Just for anyone withthe same issue. It ended up being not dnough memory to flash the recovery or the new rom....deerrrrrrr!!!
Haha, cant believe it had me stumped for 5 days trying everything and anything. Formatting would have helped aswell So thanks for the suggestion
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I have an HTC version of fastboot/adb that will work on a low memory pc. It's posted in my ruu thread.
dottat said:
I have an HTC version of fastboot/adb that will work on a low memory pc. It's posted in my ruu thread.
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I mean the device memory was low, so couldn't flash as no room on the device
Hi Guys,
I have tried many of the ROMs available however, for the most part, I get this error "error executing updater binary" in TWRP. I have also tried CWM and Philz recovery. The only ROM that installs is CM11. Does any one know what is the issue? Anyone got a solution? Thanks.
Current Recovery: TWRP 2.7.1.1
I'm the only one experiencing this issue?
Specifically which ROMs have you tried?
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I've tried the following:
AOSP from the Oneplus homepage
AOSP flapped
mahdi-rom
Team GUMMY
Are you checking the md5 when you download?
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No, I did not. However, having said that, would it really be the case of corrupt downloads across multiple roms? As well, CM11 installs perfectly fine.
I'll do some checking now.
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No, I did not. However, having said that, would it really be the case of corrupt downloads across multiple roms? As well, CM11 installs perfectly fine.
I'll do some checking now.
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It's possible, I'm just throwing out the usual causes of your problem. It wouldn't be the first time it's happened.
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Well, just re-downloaded AOSP from the oneplus homepage and flapped AOSP. I also checked their md5 hashes; they match. I will report back.
I'm getting this same message, except I'm getting it when trying to install the new OTA update. I'm rooted with custom recovery, but haven't flashed any ROM. After I download the update, I push "install update" and my phone reboots into TWRP to install the update, and then gives me the "error executing updater binary" error. I tried downloading the update manually off the web and installing it via TWRP on my own, but it gave me the same message. Not really sure what else to do at this point.
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It's possible, I'm just throwing out the usual causes of your problem. It wouldn't be the first time it's happened.
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Just tried to flash both, both times I get the "error executing updater binary" error. I do not have the technical expertise to try to correct this.
Anyone else with any ideas?
Unzip the ROM that works and the ROM that doesn't with 7zip, then swap the update-binary from the working to the non. Rezip (set to store) then either sign the ROM or toggle SIG verification in recovery, then make nandroid, wipe clean, flash
By the way, what version do you have? 16 64? Chinese? Can you get bootloader info?
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Unzip the ROM that works and the ROM that doesn't with 7zip, then swap the update-binary from the working to the non. Rezip (set to store) then either sign the ROM or toggle SIG verification in recovery, then make nandroid, wipe clean, flash
By the way, what version do you have? 16 64? Chinese? Can you get bootloader info?
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The ROM that works is CM11 nightly and the one that I would like to install is pure AOSP. Are you certain that their update binary files would/could be interchangeable?
And how to do you "set to store"? I use 7zip.
I have the international 64GB. And I am not sure how to check my bootloader.
I really do apologize for my newb-ness on this matter.
There shouldn't be an issue, but of course I can't promise as I don't know what specifically is going on in your case
When you choose zip, there you will have different compression options, choose store
Try
fastboot oem device-info
Write down output here
No worries, we all are noobs in our own ways
did anyone figure this out? im having the same issue trying to install lollipop roms
Same problem here
jlinn75 said:
did anyone figure this out? im having the same issue trying to install lollipop roms
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Hi have same problem here.
my Bootloader is unlocked, I have phone rooted, I use last bacon twrp version. I already clean all phone.
I could install any rom, finally I found cm-11.0-XNPH44S-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip with fastboot.bat file that helped me to recover my phone.
I did all steps from all guys I searched, I can't know why I always appear error "error executing updater binary".
I tried cm-12-20150124-NIGHTLY-bacon.zip, I tried BlissPop-v1.8-bacon-OFFICIAL-20150123-2230.zip, all same error. I also tried to install original cm-11, same error.
I don't know what to do more or why? I checked Bootloader is unlocked.
viriatis said:
Hi have same problem here.
my Bootloader is unlocked, I have phone rooted, I use last bacon twrp version. I already clean all phone.
I could install any rom, finally I found cm-11.0-XNPH44S-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip with fastboot.bat file that helped me to recover my phone.
I did all steps from all guys I searched, I can't know why I always appear error "error executing updater binary".
I tried cm-12-20150124-NIGHTLY-bacon.zip, I tried BlissPop-v1.8-bacon-OFFICIAL-20150123-2230.zip, all same error. I also tried to install original cm-11, same error.
I don't know what to do more or why? I checked Bootloader is unlocked.
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I get the exact same error, as you I can only flash CM-11, strange cause I was running Euphoria OS Lollipop!
Someone must know the cause!
sad problem
doe or die said:
I'm getting this same message, except I'm getting it when trying to install the new OTA update. I'm rooted with custom recovery, but haven't flashed any ROM. After I download the update, I push "install update" and my phone reboots into TWRP to install the update, and then gives me the "error executing updater binary" error. I tried downloading the update manually off the web and installing it via TWRP on my own, but it gave me the same message. Not really sure what else to do at this point.
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I'm having exactly same problem. So is this common problem or what? I had multirom and xposed framework but after uninstalling them both I get the same error again. I hope this does not happen when we are getting the Lollipop-update. Sry for bad enklish.
Anyone help?
I had a rooted htc one mini then i tried changing the firmware to ViperOne but I forgot to boot the boot.img before installing ViperOne through Clorckworkmod recovery. I continued the install then now im always stuck on the booting screen, I tried restoring my backup in Clockworkmod recovery but it always says "E: can't mount sdcard", it kept on saying "can't mount sdcard" on everything in clockworkmod. I also cant access the internal storage thourgh my pc. I have no idea what to do now, tried fixing with RUU but i cant find the one the matches my phone, please help give me the easiest way cause im still a beginner, i dont mind if its rooted or not when its fixed i just want it to work again
Thank you in advance
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I had a rooted htc one mini then i tried changing the firmware to ViperOne but I forgot to boot the boot.img before installing ViperOne through Clorckworkmod recovery. I continued the install then now im always stuck on the booting screen, I tried restoring my backup in Clockworkmod recovery but it always says "E: can't mount sdcard", it kept on saying "can't mount sdcard" on everything in clockworkmod. I also cant access the internal storage thourgh my pc. I have no idea what to do now, tried fixing with RUU but i cant find the one the matches my phone, please help give me the easiest way cause im still a beginner, i dont mind if its rooted or not when its fixed i just want it to work again
Thank you in advance
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How did you get Viper for the Mini???
These are likely the instructions for you, too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-mini/help/help-installing-stock-rom-htc-one-mini-t2959490
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How did you get Viper for the Mini???
These are likely the instructions for you, too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-mini/help/help-installing-stock-rom-htc-one-mini-t2959490
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tried adb push the zip file but it kept saying adb is out of date, device not found.
UPDATE!
made it work kept loading foe a long time then protocol failure, what does that mean?
radster12795 said:
tried adb push the zip file but it kept saying adb is out of date, device not found.
UPDATE!
made it work kept loading foe a long time then protocol failure, what does that mean?
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I think you have usb issues. You should either try working from a fresh install of Windows or Ubuntu from disc.
Here are instructions for booting to Ubuntu from disc:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55070544&postcount=22
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I think you have usb issues. You should either try working from a fresh install of Windows or Ubuntu from disc.
Here are instructions for booting to Ubuntu from disc:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55070544&postcount=22
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Finally made it work, went to sdcard installed the zip it said successful then i rebooted it but it is still stuck in the booting screen -_-
and when i opened the bootloading screen it still says no OS
TAMPERED
UNLOCKED
M4_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.21.0000
RADIO-1.27.40e.00.11
OpenDSP-v19.2.0268.0927
OS-
eMMC-boot 1024mb
i think my phone doesnt have the firmware cause it said successful but it also said cant moutn /system at the end, any idea?
Thank you very much btw, for helping me, learned so much stuff
followed the other comments to install the sense6 firmware, my phone needs to be S-OF and superCID, finished superCID but i cant run rumrunner cause my phone dont have OS, is there a way to run rumrunner thourgh fastboot or recovery?
Dude. You have to use files intended for the mini. Install a recovery for the mini from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m4ul and then flash the Rom again
jollywhitefoot said:
Dude. You have to use files intended for the mini. Install a recovery for the mini from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m4ul and then flash the Rom again
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oaky, i have installed twrp 2.7.1.1 and now adb pushing the rom and ill try to recovery install the rom again
Finished the zip install
Updating partition details...
E:Unable to mount '/system'
Full SELinux support is present.
Installing 'sdcard/Stock_Sense6M4_Deodexed-Rooted.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file..
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
->Mounting System & Data
->Extracting System
->Extracting Data
->Creating toolbox symlinks
->Creating additional symlinks
->Installing busybox
->Setting permissions
->Extracting kernel
Updating partition detail...
E: Unable to mount '/system'
It said successful but still no OS installed
sorry the problems just keep coming and coming
First, you can try wiping system and data partitions prior to installing (don't wipe sd card), but I think you need to update your firmware to install sense 6 Roms.
To do that you'll need to s-off first. Revone might work for you and rumrunner should work.
Or you can try installing this sense 5.5 rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50715903
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First, you can try wiping system and data partitions prior to installing (don't wipe sd card), but I think you need to update your firmware to install sense 6 Roms.
To do that you'll need to s-off first. Revone might work for you and rumrunner should work.
Or you can try installing this sense 5.5 rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50715903
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Thank you for the past 2 days of helping, i have finally fixed it :highfive:
radster12795 said:
Thank you for the past 2 days of helping, i have finally fixed it :highfive:
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No problem. Did flashing the ROM in post 8 work?
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No problem. Did flashing the ROM in post 8 work?
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YES!! it worked perfectly, Thank you very much
thinking about upgrading to sense 6 now
I have a Nabi 2 that I am able to get into TWRP, but when I try to install any zip files, it gives me a flashing error. I also notice I that it shows unable to mount and when I power down from TWRP it states no OS installed. How can I reinstall the OS for a Nabi 2. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I have a Nabi 2 that I am able to get into TWRP, but when I try to install any zip files, it gives me a flashing error. I also notice I that it shows unable to mount and when I power down from TWRP it states no OS installed. How can I reinstall the OS for a Nabi 2. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Your TWRP version is too old. You need a newer one.
This is the general procedure to follow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51037177&postcount=21
Substitute this TWRP though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59452953&postcount=2592
I followed the thread and updated the TWRP and now using 2.2.3.0 and still having the same problem. I try to go into the mount section and not able to click on anything. I tried flashing a zip that I was able to flash previously and that one does not work either.
ehscoto said:
I followed the thread and updated the TWRP and now using 2.2.3.0 and still having the same problem. I try to go into the mount section and not able to click on anything. I tried flashing a zip that I was able to flash previously and that one does not work either.
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You should be using TWRP 2.6.3 or higher. The TWRP you are using has ICS kernel and can't read the device partitions. The second link I gave you is 2.8.5
I will try updating to s newer version and see if that works. Thanks for the info.
I could really use either one of these files to fix my phone, anybody out there able to help me out? I'm more than willing to pay you for your time/effort!
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I could really use either one of these files to fix my phone, anybody out there able to help me out? I'm more than willing to pay you for your time/effort!
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Have a look there. You can fin a complete RUU from AT&T
http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
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Have a look there. You can fin a complete RUU from AT&T
http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
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I know where to find the RUU files, however that is NOT what I need. Hence the thread title.
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I know where to find the RUU files, however that is NOT what I need. Hence the thread title.
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You can extract from RUU the system.img with RUU decrypt tool from there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/development/decrypt-ruu-ruu-decryption-script-htc-t3282562
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You can extract from RUU the system.img with RUU decrypt tool from there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/development/decrypt-ruu-ruu-decryption-script-htc-t3282562
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That thread said you need linux, I have a Surface Pro and can't dual boot, so not sure how to run a linux distro? I have made some progress, I was able to pull rom.zip from an RUU and rename that to 2PQ9IMG.zip and put it on the root of my sdcard. When I rebooted into download mode much to my surprise the RUU ran and was successful. So I reinstalled twrp, but it STILL will not let me wipe data to remove encryption. My /data is unmountable, and every time I try to do a wipe in twrp it returns the error "unable to mount storage". Twrp is also still giving me the "No OS Installed" message when I go to reboot. Is there another way to remove encryption without using linux? Or a way I can setup linux on my Surface? I just need to get root so I can s-off...
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That thread said you need linux, I have a Surface Pro and can't dual boot, so not sure how to run a linux distro? I have made some progress, I was able to pull rom.zip from an RUU and rename that to 2PQ9IMG.zip and put it on the root of my sdcard. When I rebooted into download mode much to my surprise the RUU ran and was successful. So I reinstalled twrp, but it STILL will not let me wipe data to remove encryption. My /data is unmountable, and every time I try to do a wipe in twrp it returns the error "unable to mount storage". Twrp is also still giving me the "No OS Installed" message when I go to reboot. Is there another way to remove encryption without using linux? Or a way I can setup linux on my Surface? I just need to get root so I can s-off...
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Did you try flashing the A9 boot patcher which is in the TWRP recovery thread (5 in second post). which version of TWRP are you using ?
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Did you try flashing the A9 boot patcher which is in the TWRP recovery thread (5 in second post). which version of TWRP are you using ?
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No I haven't, I'll check it out. I'm using TWRP 3.0.0.
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Did you try flashing the A9 boot patcher which is in the TWRP recovery thread (5 in second post). which version of TWRP are you using ?
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Boot patcher failed, like just about everything I try, and returned with an "unable to mount storage" error. I'm stumped. I think it's weird that an official RUU fails with "os-version in Android-file is missing or invalid" error but rom.zip pulled from an official RUU goes through just fine.
If want get root , device boot into twrp "Wipe/Format Data" then back to "Reboot/recovery" install root.zip.
Sorry my bad english!!
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No I haven't, I'll check it out. I'm using TWRP 3.0.0.
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There was a bug in twrp 3.0.0. The last release is: Current Stable Version: 3.0.0-1
Install the last release and then try in twrp :Wipe/Format Data. Hope it will work for you...
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