I've not dealt with Moto's before, All my previous phone's have typically been Samsung, Nexus, and currently my LG G3.
My mom has a Verizon XT926 that from what it sounds like started an OTA update and is now stuck at the red circle, white M logo screen, that says "Dual Core"
I would call myself pretty android savvy, and have tried everything I've found so far without any luck.
Here is the current situation:
I can get into recovery, and fastboot
I have tried using RSD Lite to flash multiple versions of the stock ROM without any success
I have tried using HouseOfMoto method, also without any success
I read through SamuriHL's thread here and at droidrzr.com and tried every possible suggestion without any success
Here is a screenshot of RSD Lite
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Also, after attempting an RSD Lite flash, the error message on the phone is:
failed to read signature for partition aboot
downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT
I thought the above error meant that I was trying to downgrade, but I have even attempted to flash the latest image of VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml and it still fails.
From a few of SamuriHL's posts, i get the feeling this phone has a "corrupt partition table" issue that I don't believe anyone has been able to find a solution for.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!
.10 is not the most current OTA, that's why you're getting the downgrade error. Look in the general section for the thread with the .15 update.
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RikRong said:
.10 is not the most current OTA, that's why you're getting the downgrade error. Look in the general section for the thread with the .15 update.
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Same deal, phone returns "fail"
This time it doesn't specify that its a downgraded security version, it just flat out fails. Pretty sure the OTA fried this thing. Oh well.....
Namtaru said:
Same deal, phone returns "fail"
This time it doesn't specify that its a downgraded security version, it just flat out fails. Pretty sure the OTA fried this thing. Oh well.....
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you apparently missed some key points in your research, obvious just by looking at your screenshot.
you need to completely remove the "tz" and "gpt" lines from the xml file, then flash again.
your having a pretty basic issue, thats fairly easily fixed.
.... and yes, if it comes to it, i can easily guide you to fixing the partition table, but that doesnt appear necessary at this point.
bweN diorD said:
you apparently missed some key points in your research, obvious just by looking at your screenshot.
you need to completely remove the "tz" and "gpt" lines from the xml file, then flash again.
your having a pretty basic issue, thats fairly easily fixed.
.... and yes, if it comes to it, i can easily guide you to fixing the partition table, but that doesnt appear necessary at this point.
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Would you be able to point me to the thread where this is talked about?
I found many references to removing the lines that have getvar in them, which I have also tried, but none referencing your suggestion.
Thanks!
Namtaru said:
Would you be able to point me to the thread where this is talked about?
I found many references to removing the lines that have getvar in them, which I have also tried, but none referencing your suggestion.
Thanks!
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it has been said by myself and others easily a hundred times, i would rather not dig through threads looking for it.
when we post certain tools and firmwares, we just remove those lines before you get them to avoid this issue. but firmwares posted more for general use will still have those lines, as they are sometimes needed.
if you were to type "gpt error rsd android" into google, im sure there would be many post in threads suggesting the removal of certain lines from the xml as i have suggested.
hope that helps..
edit, added some search terms, just gpt error was too vague.
bweN diorD said:
it has been said by myself and others easily a hundred times, i would rather not dig through threads looking for it.
when we post certain tools and firmwares, we just remove those lines before you get them to avoid this issue. but firmwares posted more for general use will still have those lines, as they are sometimes needed.
if you were to type "gpt error rsd android" into google, im sure there would be many post in threads suggesting the removal of certain lines from the xml as i have suggested.
hope that helps..
edit, added some search terms, just gpt error was too vague.
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Still doesn't matter, fails again.
The phone doesn't report anything on screen, the last line is still just "usb connected"
edit: when i try to flash .10 instead of .15, it still fails, but the phone returns a single line of: "failed to read signature for partition aboot"
Namtaru said:
Still doesn't matter, fails again.
The phone doesn't report anything on screen, the last line is still just "usb connected"
edit: when i try to flash .10 instead of .15, it still fails, but the phone returns a single line of: "failed to read signature for partition aboot"
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rsd really blows some times.
run this in fastboot.
-extract the rar
-run the windows batch file and follow the directions
-profit!!
bweN diorD said:
rsd really blows some times.
run this in fastboot.
-extract the rar
-run the windows batch file and follow the directions
-profit!!
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Already tried that, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.4gpt KK, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.3.gpt fix.
I'm pretty sure the phone is beyond repair. It just crazy to me because I've been using android since just after the Dream, and of all the horrible things I've done to them, I've never bricked one. Yet a simple OTA from Verizon on a bone stock Rzr HD bricks it, lol.
Namtaru said:
Already tried that, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.4gpt KK, and DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility_1.3.gpt fix.
I'm pretty sure the phone is beyond repair. It just crazy to me because I've been using android since just after the Dream, and of all the horrible things I've done to them, I've never bricked one. Yet a simple OTA from Verizon on a bone stock Rzr HD bricks it, lol.
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unless you grabbed that one from a thread, then you havent tried it. its not the same as either of those you mentioned, its newer.
it may be bricked, you will know after you flash that file. there is nothing else im aware of to try.
if everything says it failed when using the utility, then its toast.
bweN diorD said:
unless you grabbed that one from a thread, then you havent tried it. its not the same as either of those you mentioned, its newer.
it may be bricked, you will know after you flash that file. there is nothing else im aware of to try.
if everything says it failed when using the utility, then its toast.
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Sorry I wasn't clear. I already tried the one you posted. Literally the exact same link you posted. I ALSO tried the two older versions of the fix you posted.
Namtaru said:
Sorry I wasn't clear. I already tried the one you posted. Literally the exact same link you posted. I ALSO tried the two older versions of the fix you posted.
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that sux, its done then.
i have seen this a few times before, but its pretty rare.
bweN diorD said:
that sux, its done then.
i have seen this a few times before, but its pretty rare.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Anyone want a bricked razr hd? Lol
I can help u contact me
zainbintariq12345 said:
I can help u contact me
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Why not just post it here so everyone can benefit?
Your either f.o.s. or charging money, otherwise there is no reason for a private fix.
Sent from my G3 Rockin Cyanogen
same thing here
I have an xt926 doing the same thing. I dont care if i recover the phone or not, but i was wondering if there was a way to make the computer recognize the memory so i can pull the pictures off it? even better, pull the contacts off it, if thats possible? thanks in advance!
me pasa igual amigo tengo un xt926 y el progrma no me reconoce el cel alguien sabe como hacer
Namtaru said:
Thanks for the suggestions. Anyone want a bricked razr hd? Lol
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What is it doing can you get to the red motorola logo. If you can then try and plug in charger and while connected to charger, when it gets to the red M logo hold power and volume up and volume down at the same time. when screen goes off release right away and then as quick as you can hold the same three buttons untill you get to fastboot mode and then let go. if it gets to fastboot mode then it might just be a bad battery. If it does not then it is bricked and you would need a fastboot cable to get into fatboot mode and flash stock firmware and bring back the device to life.
xt926 Stuck at Droid Logo
ive tried a hard reset and same thing just stuck at boot when i turn it on it makes noise and starts to fired up and then it just sits at the droid sign until battery dies or i hold volume up or down and it powers off ??? i cant get to the recovery menu and some other menu the on where you select recovery but thats it ??? somone please help thanks
Namtaru said:
I've not dealt with Moto's before, All my previous phone's have typically been Samsung, Nexus, and currently my LG G3.
My mom has a Verizon XT926 that from what it sounds like started an OTA update and is now stuck at the red circle, white M logo screen, that says "Dual Core"
I would call myself pretty android savvy, and have tried everything I've found so far without any luck.
Here is the current situation:
I can get into recovery, and fastboot
I have tried using RSD Lite to flash multiple versions of the stock ROM without any success
I have tried using HouseOfMoto method, also without any success
I read through SamuriHL's thread here and at droidrzr.com and tried every possible suggestion without any success
Here is a screenshot of RSD Lite
Also, after attempting an RSD Lite flash, the error message on the phone is:
failed to read signature for partition aboot
downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT
I thought the above error meant that I was trying to downgrade, but I have even attempted to flash the latest image of VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml and it still fails.
From a few of SamuriHL's posts, i get the feeling this phone has a "corrupt partition table" issue that I don't believe anyone has been able to find a solution for.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!
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As long as you can to fastboot you can get his device working here are t correct drivers for your device. Install these drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3187938&d=1425146663
and here is the correct firmware https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087011676
Install the drivers for your device then try flashing the correct firmware i gave you drivers for 64 bit windows system if you have 32 instead let me know and ill give you link to those drivers
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sdwyz74 said:
ive tried a hard reset and same thing just stuck at boot when i turn it on it makes noise and starts to fired up and then it just sits at the droid sign until battery dies or i hold volume up or down and it powers off ??? i cant get to the recovery menu and some other menu the on where you select recovery but thats it ??? somone please help thanks
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You might have a bad battery.
Related
Atrix 2 with stock ROM on 2.3.6.
I used this guide to root my phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327741
Then I used this guide to try to install cyanogen: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/cyanogenmod-10-for-motorola-atrix-2-cm10/
After installing the ROM which went successfully, I selected " reboot system now" and got stuck on the Dual Core Technology screen. It sits there indefintiely now.
I am able to get into the recovery mode thing by pressing Power+VolUp+VolDown -- this gives me the options
"Normal Powerup" (doesn't work, stuck on the Dual Core Technology)
"Recovery" (doesn't work stuck on a screen with an android logo and an exclamation mark)
"AP FastBoot" (allows me to connect a USB cable)
"BP Tools" (dosen't work, stuck on the Dual Core Technology)
I've tried everything I can think of, tried moto-fastboot -w and that didn't work. I tried to install romracer's CWM recovery but I got this:
Code:
E:\System\Desktop\moto-fastboot-win32>moto-fastboot.exe devices
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX fastboot
E:\System\Desktop\moto-fastboot-win32>moto-fastboot.exe erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'... INFOCommand restricted
FAILED (remote: )
E:\System\Desktop\moto-fastboot-win32>moto-fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (4708 KB)... OKAY [ 0.432s]
writing 'recovery'... INFOPreflash validation failure
FAILED (remote: )
How to fix this??
Your first issue was that you were on 2.3.6 when you tried to flash CM10... YOU MUST BE ON ICS BEFORE FLASHING CM10!
So now you need to apply the fxz. Go look at the noob thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
That will tell you how ^^
now go get the correct fxz file from here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
And since you will want to use the ICS fxz, make sure you grab the 6.0 version of RSD lite from here:
https://hotfile.com/dl/174582400/60ad26d/RSDLite_6.0.rar.html
Now you need to do some more reading on this forum, we have all the info you need. It is important to read, read, and read some more before doing anything.
Hi Jim,
Thanks for that, I am back up and running now on 2.3.6 via the zip file on the site you linked!
Is there a thread on how to upgrade to 4 ICS? I understand this handset is supported.
Or, perhaps a definitve guide on how to go to from my current version up to Cyanogen?
Thanks again in advance, you've been very helpful!
breakaway said:
Hi Jim,
Thanks for that, I am back up and running now on 2.3.6 via the zip file on the site you linked!
Is there a thread on how to upgrade to 4 ICS? I understand this handset is supported.
Or, perhaps a definitve guide on how to go to from my current version up to Cyanogen?
Thanks again in advance, you've been very helpful!
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I think everyone would agree with me when they tell you to stick with the leak 1 for a atrix2 2 that Jim posted in the general section it's the only version of ice cream that lets you return to Gingerbread safely. Once you have installed and follow the guidelines in Jim's thread you should be able to install any ROM based on ICS. I would recommend magic mod, it seems to be the fastest.
From my locked down superchargedV6 1.425ghz A "What tha duce?"
I was gonna to follow the instructions in this thread to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
I just tried this but I when it tries to install it says
Code:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
And won't let me install it!
Also just to clarify this rom is for AT&T the US carrier -- but I"m in NZ -- trust this doesn't have any bearing on why its failing.
breakaway said:
I was gonna to follow the instructions in this thread to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
I just tried this but I when it tries to install it says
Code:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
And won't let me install it!
Also just to clarify this rom is for AT&T the US carrier -- but I"m in NZ -- trust this doesn't have any bearing on why its failing.
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Once you fxz back to 2.3.6, you're not supposed to set up any accounts or anything before flashing ICS leak. Just follow Jim's instructions and it will work like a charm.
Sent from yours truly..
ΧΔΑ Fraternity's Rush Chairman
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Ok I swear this time I put the phone in AP-FastBoot mode, flashed the 2.3.6 ROM using RSD Lite v6.1.4, then when it was done sitting on the "Tap the droid to begin" screen, I shut it down, entered the recovery mode, and told it to flash the update from SD card, and I got the same thing!
Code:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Any ideas?
breakaway said:
Ok I swear this time I put the phone in AP-FastBoot mode, flashed the 2.3.6 ROM using RSD Lite v6.1.4, then when it was done sitting on the "Tap the droid to begin" screen, I shut it down, entered the recovery mode, and told it to flash the update from SD card, and I got the same thing!
Code:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Any ideas?
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Well you should probably check to make sure USB debugging and unknown sources are enabled in the settings menu, just in case. I only meant don't sign in to any email accounts or sync with AT&T or anything like that. If this doesn't help, then try it all over again because there shouldn't be any problems if your completely stock.
Sent from yours truly..
ΧΔΑ Fraternity's Rush Chairman
breakaway said:
Ok I swear this time I put the phone in AP-FastBoot mode, flashed the 2.3.6 ROM using RSD Lite v6.1.4, then when it was done sitting on the "Tap the droid to begin" screen, I shut it down, entered the recovery mode, and told it to flash the update from SD card, and I got the same thing!
Code:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Any ideas?
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You have a bad/corrupt file. Re-download the Blur file and use the MD5 to make sure it passes the checksum, that is what the installer will also try and do first, and why you are getting that error.
Axis_Drummer -- I noticed that USB Debugging was off, so I turned it on and tried again but no dice!
Jim - I Just used MD5sum to compare the hash of the file Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.zip on the file on the SD card
and got this
Code:
5bd615584406ba726ad7d49a225dd6f1
the link in your thread says its supposed to be this
Code:
5bd615584406ba726ad7d49a225dd6f1
Any ideas what else it cold be if it isn't the MD5?
breakaway said:
Axis_Drummer -- I noticed that USB Debugging was off, so I turned it on and tried again but no dice!
Jim - I Just used MD5sum to compare the hash of the file Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.zip on the file on the SD card
and got this
Code:
5bd615584406ba726ad7d49a225dd6f1
the link in your thread says its supposed to be this
Code:
5bd615584406ba726ad7d49a225dd6f1
Any ideas what else it cold be if it isn't the MD5?
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I'm wondering if you know u have to run the leak update twice right? Could be a dumb response but I thought I would ask....
Sent from my MB865 using xda app-developers app
Bump, anyone? :crying:
daavvis said:
I'm wondering if you know u have to run the leak update twice right? Could be a dumb response but I thought I would ask....
Sent from my MB865 using xda app-developers app
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Hi,
I can't even get it to 'take' the first time. When I flash it it's supposed to come up with a 'dead droid' logo and then you flash it again, but mine just sits there permanently with 'invalid signature'. I think this has to do with how my phone isn't from AT&T...
Here's what I get after attempting to flash twice:
breakaway said:
Hi,
I can't even get it to 'take' the first time. When I flash it it's supposed to come up with a 'dead droid' logo and then you flash it again, but mine just sits there permanently with 'invalid signature'. I think this has to do with how my phone isn't from AT&T...
Here's what I get after attempting to flash twice:
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If your phone is not an ATT phone, leak one from my thread, will not install on your phone.
Right, that must be what it is then.
Are there other ways to get CM10 (or any other ICS ROM) on here?
cant get my pc to recognize my device
jimbridgman said:
Your first issue was that you were on 2.3.6 when you tried to flash CM10... YOU MUST BE ON ICS BEFORE FLASHING CM10!
So now you need to apply the fxz. Go look at the noob thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
That will tell you how ^^
now go get the correct fxz file from here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
And since you will want to use the ICS fxz, make sure you grab the 6.0 version of RSD lite from here:
https://hotfile.com/dl/174582400/60ad26d/RSDLite_6.0.rar.html
Now you need to do some more reading on this forum, we have all the info you need. It is important to read, read, and read some more before doing anything.
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i have everything setup and ready to go but when i connect the usb my pc will not recognize my dvice ther for i cant start rsd lite. i have installed and reinstalled the drivers from motorola but to no avail. what to do, i am lost with out my phone.
jimbridgman said:
Your first issue was that you were on 2.3.6 when you tried to flash CM10... YOU MUST BE ON ICS BEFORE FLASHING CM10!
So now you need to apply the fxz. Go look at the noob thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
That will tell you how ^^
now go get the correct fxz file from here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
And since you will want to use the ICS fxz, make sure you grab the 6.0 version of RSD lite from here:
https://hotfile.com/dl/174582400/60ad26d/RSDLite_6.0.rar.html
Now you need to do some more reading on this forum, we have all the info you need. It is important to read, read, and read some more before doing anything.
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Damn we need to bump that noob thread often Ive never even seen it
Its real resourceful solves almost all problems ....:good:
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Imabitslow said:
i have everything setup and ready to go but when i connect the usb my pc will not recognize my dvice ther for i cant start rsd lite. i have installed and reinstalled the drivers from motorola but to no avail. what to do, i am lost with out my phone.
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Read this thread and goto the one about FXZ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472331:D
atrix 2 soft brick boot loop. pc will not reason recognize my device to fastboot
darth_nihar said:
Damn we need to bump that noob thread often Ive never even seen it
Its real resourceful solves almost all problems ....:good:
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Read this thread and goto the one about FXZ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472331:D
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I have a motorola atrix 2 mb 865. i was on gb 2.3.6 and not knowing what i was doing i updated it to jelly bean using cwm from recovery menu. i got a message saying every thing was successful but when it went to boot it got stuck in a boot loop. i have tried rsd lite fxz fastboot but my computer will not recognize the phone i have uninstalled and reinstalled the correct drivers but still the pc will not recognize. i am able to update with sdcard going into stock recovery on android but every blur_version i have tried either says assert failed or veryfing signature failed. im at a complete loss here please can some one help me. i have looked all over the web but to no avail.
were good
ok so i dont knw if this is only on my device but heres what i did to get out of the soft brick boot loop. upon powering on whe the first motorola icon shows up i hit the volume down key. the logo disappears. after the logo disappears i hit the menu button on my phone while simotaneously pressing the middle of the screen. (my atrix 2 was rooted unlocked and i installed clock work mod) so as i pressed the menu and middle of the screen simotaneously it took me to the cwm recovery. here i was able to go back to stock rom via sdcard update blur version 55.13.25 http://*******/ChEMK and now my phone is back to its old self. i am at ease now. hope this helps some one who was in the same jam i was in
So the usual things has happened.. I have looked many different places, forums, and posts and the closest thing I have found was this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2423716
However it didnt help me at all so now I am posting this to see if there is an angel out there that can help me.
He is the problem.
1. It will show this if I plug it in to my PC but I cant turn on the device by its self.
"AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-1e9f557, 2013-09-25 16:26:59)
eMMC Info: Size 16GB
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery Low
Transfer Mode:
USB Connected
Fastboot Reason: Flash Failure"
2. It doesnt charge.. I dont think
3. When I hold the Vol- and PWR for 10 ten then add the Vol+ it sometimes will go to the bootloader and then it will boot.
Can I fix this to not show this message every time?
Thanks for your time
-Avethepizzaman
You'll need to get it charged first, before you do anything.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
RikRong said:
You'll need to get it charged first, before you do anything.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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K I have it charged..
Avethepizzaman said:
K I have it charged..
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per my post in the thread you quoted,
did you download your firmware version and flash one of the files with fastboot?
any flash normally fixed this error.
bweN diorD said:
per my post in the thread you quoted,
did you download your firmware version and flash one of the files with fastboot?
any flash normally fixed this error.
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I think so. I tried to flash this firmware using RSD Lite v6.16..
VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml
But when i go to fastboot and start to flash that firmware it gives me two errors the first one is on the phone stating.
Also does the fact the my phone in running on 4.4.2 verison 182.46.15 matter at all?
"downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT"
and the second one is RSD starting
"Failed flashing process. 3/21 flash partition "gpt.bin" -> Phone returned FAIL."
Then I simply hold all three of my buttons on the phone and boot normally and it works.. I just need to get rid of that message.
Thanks for helping
Avethepizzaman said:
I think so. I tried to flash this firmware using RSD Lite v6.16..
VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml
But when i go to fastboot and start to flash that firmware it gives me two errors the first one is on the phone stating.
Also does the fact the my phone in running on 4.4.2 verison 182.46.15 matter at all?
"downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT"
and the second one is RSD starting
"Failed flashing process. 3/21 flash partition "gpt.bin" -> Phone returned FAIL."
Then I simply hold all three of my buttons on the phone and boot normally and it works.. I just need to get rid of that message.
Thanks for helping
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edit the xml file in the firmware and completely remove the line containing "gpt".
im assuming you already removed the "getvar" line because it didnt throw an error, if you didnt remove those too.
you can also remove the "erase userdata" line so it wont wipe all your data off.
after editing, save and run rsd again.
fyi, fastboot is not the same as rsd, but rsd should solve the problem just the same.
bweN diorD said:
edit the xml file in the firmware and completely remove the line containing "gpt".
im assuming you already removed the "getvar" line because it didnt throw an error, if you didnt remove those too.
you can also remove the "erase userdata" line so it wont wipe all your data off.
after editing, save and run rsd again.
fyi, fastboot is not the same as rsd, but rsd should solve the problem just the same.
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Before I do this I have been reading that if I got the 182.46.15 update that I got on the 9/9 then im strewed and I can do anything.. should I still try what you said? Ha im a noob and kinda scared so I dont want to mess things up!
Avethepizzaman said:
Before I do this I have been reading that if I got the 182.46.15 update that I got on the 9/9 then im strewed and I can do anything.. should I still try what you said? Ha im a noob and kinda scared so I dont want to mess things up!
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im about to go to bed, but we need to backup a bit.
did i miss where you said you have a xt907?
i just noticed thats the firmware you are trying to flash, but this is a xt925/926 forum.
i can still help you, either way, but you should try to post in the correct forum in the future to avoid confusion and flashing something wrong.
if your phone is locked, you will need the most recent firmware. then you can make the adjustments i suggested and it will work fine.
worst that would have happened by flashing the correct, but older version, is soft brick. annoying but totally fixable.
flashing the wrong phones software is generally not fixable though.
bweN diorD said:
im about to go to bed, but we need to backup a bit.
did i miss where you said you have a xt907?
i just noticed thats the firmware you are trying to flash, but this is a xt925/926 forum.
i can still help you, either way, but you should try to post in the correct forum in the future to avoid confusion and flashing something wrong.
if your phone is locked, you will need the most recent firmware. then you can make the adjustments i suggested and it will work fine.
worst that would have happened by flashing the correct, but older version, is soft brick. annoying but totally fixable.
flashing the wrong phones software is generally not fixable though.
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Again I want to thank you for your help because its really.. helpful? Ha.
Anyway things are making sense now. I know I have the xt926 and its running 182.46.15 and its 4.4.2. So instead of flashing the wrong phone I flashed this firmware
VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml
which it the firmware for 182.46.10. I then did what you told me to do earlier on getting rid of the line containing "gpt" and the line "getvar". Now im getting new errors starting.
On RSD:
"6/19 flash tz "tz.mbn"
On PHONE:
"downgraded security version
update tz version failed
preflash validation failed for tz"
So yea... New problems.
Thanks Avethepizzaman
Avethepizzaman said:
Again I want to thank you for your help because its really.. helpful? Ha.
Anyway things are making sense now. I know I have the xt926 and its running 182.46.15 and its 4.4.2. So instead of flashing the wrong phone I flashed this firmware
VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml
which it the firmware for 182.46.10. I then did what you told me to do earlier on getting rid of the line containing "gpt" and the line "getvar". Now im getting new errors starting.
On RSD:
"6/19 flash tz "tz.mbn"
On PHONE:
"downgraded security version
update tz version failed
preflash validation failed for tz"
So yea... New problems.
Thanks Avethepizzaman
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That's a lower version. Unless you unlocked your bootloader, which it appears you haven't, you cannot downgrade from 182.46.15. If you didn't unlock your bootloader (which I'm assuming because in your first post, you showed that the status said "locked" in fastboot mode), then you have no way to root, unlock the bootloader nor downgrade. You can only reflash the latest which is 182.46.15.
Avethepizzaman said:
Again I want to thank you for your help because its really.. helpful? Ha.
Anyway things are making sense now. I know I have the xt926 and its running 182.46.15 and its 4.4.2. So instead of flashing the wrong phone I flashed this firmware
VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml
which it the firmware for 182.46.10. I then did what you told me to do earlier on getting rid of the line containing "gpt" and the line "getvar". Now im getting new errors starting.
On RSD:
"6/19 flash tz "tz.mbn"
On PHONE:
"downgraded security version
update tz version failed
preflash validation failed for tz"
So yea... New problems.
Thanks Avethepizzaman
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ok, i was tired and forgot about the "tz".
to avoid any further confusion, download the firmware from here and replace the xml file with this one. i already edited it. then flash again.
now that we have all the facts straight, and files in line, it should go fine this time.
Wow! thank you for making it super easy for me! Alrightly so everything flashed perfectly and it passed this time! I understand that since the new update 182.46.15 with a locked bootloader that I cannot root or unlock the bootloader. However every time I boot my phone up, it still keeps giving my warnings in the bootloader. After doing the flash I have a new bootloader failure that gives the error of.
"Fastboot Reason: Sticky bit flash_failure."
So I guess my new goal is to get rid of these bootloader errors.. Is this even possible? Thanks Again!
Avethepizzaman said:
Wow! thank you for making it super easy for me! Alrightly so everything flashed perfectly and it passed this time! I understand that since the new update 182.46.15 with a locked bootloader that I cannot root or unlock the bootloader. However every time I boot my phone up, it still keeps giving my warnings in the bootloader. After doing the flash I have a new bootloader failure that gives the error of.
"Fastboot Reason: Sticky bit flash_failure."
So I guess my new goal is to get rid of these bootloader errors.. Is this even possible? Thanks Again!
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wow, your phone is being a pita lol
follow the instructions here to fix that.
Everything worked! I am back to normal! Thank you for everything because there was a lot of stuff that I didnt even know about! Thank you for making XDA awesome!
Avethepizzaman said:
Everything worked! I am back to normal! Thank you for everything because there was a lot of stuff that I didnt even know about! Thank you for making XDA awesome!
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np! happy to help
AT&T D850, rooted, still running 4.4.2.
Yesterday having terrific wifi connection problems...on all wifi.
After hours of work, decided to Factory Reset.
Did on-phone software-based backup and factory reset.
Upon reboot, I get black box message: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
I've had a phone repair teck look at it and he could not get very far. You can actually hit "OK" after the message and y get a microsecond to try and hit something on the screen. he was trying to clear the storage cache.
So, after numerous retries at hardware (button) based factory reset with same results, I'm the owner of a bricked device. Although I rooted to get rid of AT&T trash on the phone, I had little interest in custom ROMS and was afraid of bricking my phone. And after a simple factory reset, that's apparently exactly what happened.
So as if this point, I have a data connection with the carrier, and I can access internal memory via USB...but obviously I cannot go into settings and enable Developer Options or USB Debugging or anything like that.
What are my options to restructure things running purely thru a PC/USB connection?
Any help would be SINCERLEY appreciated.
blackdogxda said:
AT&T D850, rooted, still running 4.4.2.
Yesterday having terrific wifi connection problems...on all wifi.
After hours of work, decided to Factory Reset.
Did on-phone software-based backup and factory reset.
Upon reboot, I get black box message: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
I've had a phone repair teck look at it and he could not get very far. You can actually hit "OK" after the message and y get a microsecond to try and hit something on the screen. he was trying to clear the storage cache.
So, after numerous retries at hardware (button) based factory reset with same results, I'm the owner of a bricked device. Although I rooted to get rid of AT&T trash on the phone, I had little interest in custom ROMS and was afraid of bricking my phone. And after a simple factory reset, that's apparently exactly what happened.
So as if this point, I have a data connection with the carrier, and I can access internal memory via USB...but obviously I cannot go into settings and enable Developer Options or USB Debugging or anything like that.
What are my options to restructure things running purely thru a PC/USB connection?
Any help would be SINCERLEY appreciated.
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Just follow my guide for back to stock and use the tot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
hyelton said:
Just follow my guide for back to stock and use the tot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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Thanks, I saw that earlier. What stock build do I use? Just go for Lolipop?
blackdogxda said:
Thanks, I saw that earlier. What stock build do I use? Just go for Lolipop?
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You would have to go kitkat then ota. There's no lollipop tot
hyelton said:
Just follow my guide for back to stock and use the tot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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When I go to the link for LG Tools...all I see is ads. Anything I click for the download leads me to unrelated software downloads. How do I actually dl the LG Tools? Actually...those links for downloads all result in Google Ads for unrelated software products. Frustrating.
Factory Reset, result: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
blackdogxda said:
When I go to the link for LG Tools...all I see is ads. Anything I click for the download leads me to unrelated software downloads. How do I actually dl the LG Tools?
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Wait what? All the links in my guide work fine. If you look after you clicked you have to enter a quick catch code and click download. That is to stop abuse.
What do you mean unrelated downloads?? Screenshot? I've never had anyone say that.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Links working fine for me.
hyelton said:
You would have to go kitkat then ota. There's no lollipop tot
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Looks like on that link...if you go to the folder Lolipop- there's a Stock Lolipop image. right? Am I missing something?
blackdogxda said:
Looks like on that link...if you go to the folder Lolipop- there's a Stock Lolipop image. right? Am I missing something?
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That's not a factory firmware. That's just pulled lollipop files. The only flash able firmware is kitkat. I need to remove the lollipop folder.
hyelton said:
Wait what? All the links in my guide work fine. If you look after you clicked you have to enter a quick catch code and click download. That is to stop abuse.
What do you mean unrelated downloads?? Screenshot? I've never had anyone say that.
Links working fine for me.
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Yeah..when I fill in the code and go Download (right to the right of the word AdChoices)...
I get three choices on my screen...all of them are unrelated. Actually there's one coice/circle at the top...and three choices at the bottom of the screen.
(I'm not sure how to post a screen shot. PrintScreen and thee CtrlV doesn't seem to work.)
Factory Reset, result: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
blackdogxda said:
Yeah..when I fill in the code and go Download (right to the right of the word AdChoices)...
I get three choices on my screen...all of them are unrelated. Actually there's one coice/circle at the top...and three choices at the bottom of the screen.
(I'm not sure how to post a screen shot. PrintScreen and thee CtrlV doesn't seem to work.)
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I think your misunderstanding it, I think your looking at the ads and not the actual download link.
After you enter the code it will count down 8 seconds then you can click download. It brings you to a page with the download link.
That's the download link you then click.
blackdogxda said:
Yeah..when I fill in the code and go Download (right to the right of the word AdChoices)...
I get three choices on my screen...all of them are unrelated. Actually there's one coice/circle at the top...and three choices at the bottom of the screen.
(I'm not sure how to post a screen shot. PrintScreen and thee CtrlV doesn't seem to work.)
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For example, when trying to dl the last link...I get a big circle link at the top to dl something about CCD Color Camerara...at the bottom there are three smaller circles...for Fix Windows Update, Start Download/Update Windows 10 Drivers, and Free Driver Upgrades by sparktrust.com.
Nothing else. I don't find anywhere to dl the real file...it's just spam.
OK- I have all files from other sources. Step 2: Install LG Drivers. I'm sorry- I'm really not a stupid person, but I don't know how to "install".
Do I copy the files in the zip to a certain place in the internal memory of the G3?
Well, OK, I just ran the LG Drivers and it installed to C;\drive.
So , the next step, Install Flashtool...How does this happen? I extracted everything in the zip to it's own folder. I don't see how to install this to the c:\drive.
blackdogxda said:
Well, OK, I just ran the LG Drivers and it installed to C;\drive.
So , the next step, Install Flashtool...How does this happen? I extracted everything in the zip to it's own folder. I don't see how to install this to the c:\drive.
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You extract it and run it. It doesn't install.
When I click on the FlashTool application, I get a dialog box with bunch of parameters. It doesn't look like it's going to install anything...or run anything...it's just a bunch of parameters that' I don't understand. One of which, is "Ty;e" and the default is CDMA. I KNOW this phone is for AT&T- so I should not be messing with anything for a CDMA system/Verizon/Sprint. Totally confused. I'd really appreciate your input...if you want I'll make a contribution to your PayPal or something...I know I'm a PITA. I'm an intelligent guy that works with computers all day. I'm not a grandma or a noob...but you're way more advanced than me and I'm having trouble making the connections that you are completely familiar with.
hyelton said:
You extract it and run it. It doesn't install.
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OK- but you say in the instructions /Step 3...to Install Flashtool...(don't run it yet)
And how can it be on C:\ if you don't "install" it?
confused.
blackdogxda said:
When I click on the FlashTool application, I get a dialog box with bunch of parameters. It doesn't look like it's going to install anything...or run anything...it's just a bunch of parameters that' I don't understand. One of which, is "Ty;e" and the default is CDMA. I KNOW this phone is for AT&T- so I should not be messing with anything for a CDMA system/Verizon/Sprint. Totally confused. I'd really appreciate your input...if you want I'll make a contribution to your PayPal or something...I know I'm a PITA. I'm an intelligent guy that works with computers all day. I'm not a grandma or a noob...but you're way more advanced than me and I'm having trouble making the connections that you are completely familiar with.
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Firstly you would keep it on cdma as that doesn't apply to what the phone network or is for. Also your using the Wrong method. You would use the TOT method. Tot method doesn't ask for what your seeing
hyelton said:
Wait what? All the links in my guide work fine. If you look after you clicked you have to enter a quick catch code and click download. That is to stop abuse.
What do you mean unrelated downloads?? Screenshot? I've never had anyone say that.
Links working fine for me.
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Still trying to get LG Drivers. The link takes me to download for generally updating windows drivers...which I do and run/install. It doesn't help...it has nothing to do with LG drivers. On your screenshot...I see all that. I enter the code...I get another screen with a big circle and it says "Start Download" driverupdate.net........is that what you see?
hyelton said:
Firstly you would keep it on cdma as that doesn't apply to what the phone network or is for. Also your using the Wrong method. You would use the TOT method. Tot method doesn't ask for what your seeing
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god this is so frustrating. I can't even dl the LG drivers. I fell like we're talking two different languages.
Honestly if you can help me thu this I'm happy to contribute via PayPal...just NOT getting that DL to happen. It's all spam downloads.
Factory Reset, result: "Unfortunately, Android System has stopped"
blackdogxda said:
god this is so frustrating. I can't even dl the LG drivers. I fell like we're talking two different languages.
Honestly if you can help me thu this I'm happy to contribute via PayPal...just NOT getting that DL to happen. It's all spam downloads.
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Nothing on my server is spam downloads. Remember the links are MY server and ran by me I don't host or provide spam downloads. Unless you have something on your computer causing that.
Download team viewer and PM the id and password
No pay is needed for help I just think your misunderstanding something.
Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question, but I just noticed Sprint pushed an OTA for 6.0.1 to my stock rooted device (S-on) and I'm just trying to figure out what the best way to get this OTA is going to be. I'm assuming I shouldn't download and install the OTA as-is due to the TWRP recovery and root.
After looking around a bit, it seems like the only option available is to use a stock 6.0.0 RUU file in the bootloader and basically reset the entire device back to factory settings (losing all apps and data in the process presumably), installing the OTA, then re-flashing TWRP and re-rooting.
I guess what I'm asking is - 1. is this the correct way to go about doing this? and 2. is there any better alternative perhaps that doesn't involve losing my data?
Thanks in advance guys.
Been googling around for the last few days and scouring this board for just as long and still haven't come to a definitive conclusion. From what little I've seen the documentation on this seems kind of spotty and I'm just wondering which direction to head in. Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Safest way.. ruu back to stock everything take ota and re root/download apps etc...
Thanks for the reply, man.. Thats kind of what I had gathered pouring over all these articles and board posts. I went ahead and RUU'd back to 1.10.651.1 for sprint.. Literally just moments ago though I downloaded the OTA and hit install and got presented with an error screen during the update. Phone rebooted back into the system normally, and I went to check the version # only to see it unchanged, along with a prompt to install the OTA for 1.57.651.1 again.
Any idea why this might've happened or how to remedy it?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Safest way.. ruu back to stock everything take ota and re root/download apps etc...
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What was the error? You may have to relock bootloader to accept the ota...unsure of how they are with their device,GSM device I have doesnt need relocked...(S-Off as well so)
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Also the 1.57.651.1 RUU is available... Why not use it?
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_HIA_AERO_WHL_M60_SENSE7GP_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_1.57.651.1_R2.exe
Thats the weird part, it didnt give an error message, just that icon in the image I added to my last post. forelock the bootloader would be kind of surprising... Might give that a try in the morning after I find out if it can be re-unlocked.
EDIT: Ohhh I just saw your last edit, i didnt see that before, i'll use that then. Thank you!!!
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
What was the error? You may have to relock bootloader to accept the ota...unsure of how they are with their device,GSM device I have doesnt need relocked...(S-Off as well so)
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Also the 1.57.651.1 RUU is available... Why not use it?
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_HIA_AERO_WHL_M60_SENSE7GP_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_1.57.651.1_R2.exe
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Download the .651 ruu,reboot phone into download mode and run it... Should be up to date after that for a bit id think
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How did you unlock it to begin with? HTC Dev site? If so then should be able to use the same unlocktoken.bin from before... Or can resubmit and get another one...
txag2011 said:
Thats the weird part, it didnt give an error message, just that icon in the image I added to my last post. forelock the bootloader would be kind of surprising... Might give that a try in the morning after I find out if it can be re-unlocked.
EDIT: Ohhh I just saw your last edit, i didnt see that before, i'll use that then. Thank you!!!
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Thats precisely what I did. Unlocked it with the HTC Dev Token. I gotta admit, I was pretty surprised that I had an OTA so soon after getting the phone and unlocking / rooting it. Just when I had everything set up how I liked it
I just finished flashing the 651 RUU and its just optimizing the apps now, but looks like it should do it!
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Download the .651 ruu,reboot phone into download mode and run it... Should be up to date after that for a bit id think
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How did you unlock it to begin with? HTC Dev site? If so then should be able to use the same unlocktoken.bin from before... Or can resubmit and get another one...
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Cool glad got it sorted...
txag2011 said:
Thats precisely what I did. Unlocked it with the HTC Dev Token. I gotta admit, I was pretty surprised that I had an OTA so soon after getting the phone and unlocking / rooting it. Just when I had everything set up how I liked it
I just finished flashing the 651 RUU and its just optimizing the apps now, but looks like it should do it!
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Actually.. I've hit another wall now tryign to achieve root with this. I've got TWRP back on the device, and I'm using WinDroid Toolkit to flash SuperSU to it. It'll show that it's pushing it, then drop into recovery and naturally ask for me to wipe the /data partition since it's encrypted, before proceeding to install the supersu.zip package.
The only problem is, there doesn't appear to be any supersu.zip anywhere on the device once it gets into recovery, either before or after the data wipe. Any idea where it's going?
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Cool glad got it sorted...
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First thing ya need to do is read how to install adb and fastboot and get away from toolkits... Download 2.67 from this thread...copy to device flash through twrp...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
txag2011 said:
Actually.. I've hit another wall now tryign to achieve root with this. I've got TWRP back on the device, and I'm using WinDroid Toolkit to flash SuperSU to it. It'll show that it's pushing it, then drop into recovery and naturally ask for me to wipe the /data partition since it's encrypted, before proceeding to install the supersu.zip package.
The only problem is, there doesn't appear to be any supersu.zip anywhere on the device once it gets into recovery, either before or after the data wipe. Any idea where it's going?
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And didnt mean that in a snotty,sarcastic way... Those tools sometimes cause issues that could be avoided is all I was getting at...
I want to join this conversation.
The A9 of my mom got is a Vodaphone UK version (cid: vodap001) and got the update message to version 1.62.161.2
I've rooted the device and installed TWRP.
So now i relocked the bootloader, installed the firmware.zip that was inside the OTA Download which i've copied from Update-App Path.
If i now want to manualy update the OTA-zip with fastboot in download-mode, i got Error 7.
If i want to update with original OTA updater Up, it stops at 25% with the red cross.
So what should i do now?
There is noch previous RUU-file for this firmware-version thats why i've already updated to the recovery from this OTA-update.
I hope someone can help with it.
Thanks,
Bond
txag2011 said:
Actually.. I've hit another wall now tryign to achieve root with this. I've got TWRP back on the device, and I'm using WinDroid Toolkit to flash SuperSU to it. It'll show that it's pushing it, then drop into recovery and naturally ask for me to wipe the /data partition since it's encrypted, before proceeding to install the supersu.zip package.
The only problem is, there doesn't appear to be any supersu.zip anywhere on the device once it gets into recovery, either before or after the data wipe. Any idea where it's going?
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I have to agree with Wonders_never_cease about the toolkits. I have used many different ones and they are great from a few things but not all things go right using them unlike adb/fastboot. You should have better results from using adb/fastboot here.
That being said.....it would be easier to achieve root by simply going to full stock using RUU or system/boot.img in fastboot, flashing TWRP, format data, reboot into TWRP, flash supersu 2.74 from your SD card either by itself to obtain normal root or follow steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2 for systemless root. it's that simple...or at least was for me. I never could get pushing supersu through adb right or to work really.
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Bond246 said:
I want to join this conversation.
The A9 of my mom got is a Vodaphone UK version (cid: vodap001) and got the update message to version 1.62.161.2
I've rooted the device and installed TWRP.
So now i relocked the bootloader, installed the firmware.zip that was inside the OTA Download which i've copied from Update-App Path.
If i now want to manualy update the OTA-zip with fastboot in download-mode, i got Error 7.
If i want to update with original OTA updater Up, it stops at 25% with the red cross.
So what should i do now?
There is noch previous RUU-file for this firmware-version thats why i've already updated to the recovery from this OTA-update.
I hope someone can help with it.
Thanks,
Bond
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You will not be able to apply the OTA update if you are not completely stock including being with stock recovery. Having your bootloader unlocked will not be an issue so no need to relock it like you did. Use a system/boot/recovery.img to restore stock completely, or whatever RUU need. Then accept the OTA or flash it manually, then reroot. Thats really the only way you will be able to get that to work.....
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You will not be able to apply the OTA update if you are not completely stock including being with stock recovery. Having your bootloader unlocked will not be an issue so no need to relock it like you did. Use a system/boot/recovery.img to restore stock completely, or whatever RUU need. Then accept the OTA or flash it manually, then reroot. Thats really the only way you will be able to get that to work.....
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Thanks for your answer.
But how to get complete stock without nandroid or RUU?
The Firmware.zip of the 1.62.161.2 OTA Update was installed without Errors. But as i already mentioned i Need stock System/boot-files of my last Version (1.62.161.1) to get this partitions to stock. And they are not available anywhere.
Bond246 said:
Thanks for your answer.
But how to get complete stock without nandroid or RUU?
The Firmware.zip of the 1.62.161.2 OTA Update was installed without Errors. But as i already mentioned i Need stock System/boot-files of my last Version (1.62.161.1) to get this partitions to stock. And they are not available anywhere.
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Ah so sorry, it was 4 am when i was replying so i missed that part on it installing correct, or confused it with the other question i was replying to at that same time haha......anyhoo....i looked for you as well and nothing was found on my end as well so I think you may be in the exact situation i was in when i bought the sprint variant of the A9. HTC has faults like all companies but the one that really pisses me off is their lack of proper support on ALL variants especially concerning firmware. The phone was released and i found NO RUU on their site or anywhere online and of course not many people had my specific variant which meant no one on here or anywhere had the means to get me the stock firmware i too needed to restore my phone.
The ONLY reason anyone here, who has SPRINT US VERSION, is able to then and NOW get the RUU on the HTC website is directly due to my incessant badgering and yelling at HTC damn near daily about having a handset on the market for sale but no firmware for it in case of tech service needs. You may have to do the same thing sadly.
I assume you have checked htc UK site for the rom downloads......contact their tech support and see whats up. Till then, like i had to when the sprint version came out....you'll have to just keep checking back on here and anywhere online for someone else who may post what you need or some other kind of solution.
Thanks mcbright80,
as you already said, HTC resists and says RUUs are only available in the US. I'm excited on their reaction that there are still lower RUU-versions of my UK-edition.
It is an annoying mess with all these different versions for tons of carriers, countrys and so on.
I've got a Galaxy S5 that I purchased from someone earlier today and it worked well until I did some type of software update, it went well but then restarted and it's been messed up since. Now, whenever I boot up the phone it boots fine all the way too the Sprint Spark screen and it just hangs, and hangs and then restarts again, and goes through the same process. I've tried reflashing the device using Odin but I keep getting an error "SW REV CHECK FAIL" with some other stuff. I've tired to do so much, I tried resetting the device and the cache using the options. Please, can someone offer me some help. It's a 900P and it's a Sprint device. I just got back from a funeral a little bit ago so I'd love to get this thing working finally, I've been working on it all night.
Can you check the model number under the battery?
I think Sm-g900m is the South America version, and Sm-g900p should be the North America sprint version.
tys0n said:
Can you check the model number under the battery?
I think Sm-g900m is the South America version, and Sm-g900p should be the North America sprint version.
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Yes, that's correct my bad. It's the 900P. I'll correct the thread.
nulledbyme said:
Yes, that's correct my bad. It's the 900P. I'll correct the thread.
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Ok, good The "SW REV CHECK FAIL" is probably caused by secure bootloader which won't allow downgrade.
Have you tried to flash the latest firmware?
tys0n said:
Ok, good The "SW REV CHECK FAIL" is probably caused by secure bootloader which won't allow downgrade.
Have you tried to flash the latest firmware?
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Could you link me a GOOD site that doesn't require me to pay to get fast downloads? Haha I'll try it in the morning if you send me a link.
nulledbyme said:
Could you link me a GOOD site that doesn't require me to pay to get fast downloads? Haha I'll try it in the morning if you send me a link.
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Sure! This should be the latest firmware available. http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=281516900A1911E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Hope it will work to get you up and running.
tys0n said:
Ok, good The "SW REV CHECK FAIL" is probably caused by secure bootloader which won't allow downgrade.
Have you tried to flash the latest firmware?
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tys0n said:
Sure! This should be the latest firmware available. http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=281516900A1911E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Hope it will work to get you up and running.
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It goes fine all the way till the system.img.ext4 part and it just sits there. I tried letting it sit last night for 4+ hours on a different firmware and it just sat there. Any thoughts?
EDIT: So, I reflashed it, it was successful but my device still hangs at the Sprint screen..
nulledbyme said:
It goes fine all the way till the system.img.ext4 part and it just sits there. I tried letting it sit last night for 4+ hours on a different firmware and it just sat there. Any thoughts?
EDIT: So, I reflashed it, it was successful but my device still hangs at the Sprint screen..
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Hmm, I have no idea why it won't boot properly. This "stuck on bootlogo" seems to be a common problem on todays samsung models.
Have you tried factory reset in recovery after flash?
Only other thing I can think of is if some other partition got messed up during the software update.
Maybe can be fixed with a 4-file "repair firmware" with BL/AP/CP/CSC-parts. I'll see if I can find one.
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Hmm, I have no idea why it won't boot properly. This "stuck on bootlogo" seems to be a common problem on todays samsung models.
Have you tried factory reset in recovery after flash?
Only other thing I can think of is if some other partition got messed up during the software update.
Maybe can be fixed with a 4-file "repair firmware" with BL/AP/CP/CSC-parts. I'll see if I can find one.
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I've heard of that before but I've never really looked into it much. Do you by any chance have a Skype or a Discord link I could join so I could talk to you more direct?
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I've heard of that before but I've never really looked into it much. Do you by any chance have a Skype or a Discord link I could join so I could talk to you more direct?
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Sorry, I don't. Maybe it's better if you ask for more help in S5 forum on how to go on with this, as I don't own this device myself. I will probably find that thread if you do, and be able to help futher if needed
Otherwise there's plenty of tutorials on how to flash 4-files with odin.
I did find one and uploaded it to mega in case you want to grab it. G900PVPS3CQB3_CSC_SPT_CL10090296_QB12576102_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.zip
I've used those kind of firmwares on various devices for all kind of problems where official firmware wasn't enough to fix it, and it always worked without problems.
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Sorry, I don't. Maybe it's better if you ask for more help in S5 forum on how to go on with this, as I don't own this device myself. I will probably find that thread if you do, and be able to help futher if needed
Otherwise there's plenty of tutorials on how to flash 4-files with odin.
I did find one and uploaded it to mega in case you want to grab it. G900PVPS3CQB3_CSC_SPT_CL10090296_QB12576102_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.zip
I've used those kind of firmwares on various devices for all kind of problems where official firmware wasn't enough to fix it, and it always worked without problems.
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I'll try that so, with those files I just put them all into Odin?
nulledbyme said:
I'll try that so, with those files I just put them all into Odin?
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Yes exactly. This is what you'll find once it's unzipped.
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First make sure your battery is well charged (we don't want it to die during flash)
Just put the files in their boxes in odin, connect your phone in download mode and flash.
Hopefully it will now boot past that bootlogo. If not...there must be some hardware problem.
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Yes exactly. This is what you'll find once it's unzipped.
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First make sure your battery is well charged (we don't want it to die during flash)
Just put the files in their boxes in odin, connect your phone in download mode and flash.
Hopefully it will now boot past that bootlogo. If not...there must be some hardware problem.
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Well, it looks like Odin is just sitting at the "aboot.mbn" part of the flashing process :L thoughts?
nulledbyme said:
Well, it looks like Odin is just sitting at the "aboot.mbn" part of the flashing process :L thoughts?
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It just sits there? No errors? Maybe you should try a different version of odin, like Odin 3.09
You could also try another usb port and/or different cable. Those are the most common problems when flash won't start.
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It just sits there? No errors? Maybe you should try a different version of odin, like Odin 3.09
You could also try another usb port and/or different cable. Those are the most common problems when flash won't start.
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I'll give those tips a try I'm also trying Samsung Smart Switch to see if it'll do something.
nulledbyme said:
I'll give those tips a try I'm also trying Samsung Smart Switch to see if it'll do something.
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Yeah you can do that too. Another thing you've reminded me of now when talking about smart switch...Go to your task manager on pc and make sure that no smart switch or kies is running in background before open odin. It may interfere with odin connection.
I remember it was a common problem with kies/odin.
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Yeah you can do that too. Another thing you've reminded me of now when talking about smart switch...Go to your task manager on pc and make sure that no smart switch or kies is running in background before open odin. It may interfere with odin connection.
I remember it was a common problem with kies/odin.
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I'll try that, I'm still so confused by this. I flash it, and then ODIN says "RESET" in blue, it resets the device and it hangs at the Sprint logo..
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I'll try that, I'm still so confused by this. I flash it, and then ODIN says "RESET" in blue, it resets the device and it hangs at the Sprint logo..
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Yeah, it's a mystery. If it flash and pass without errors it should work. Can't figure out why it doesn't
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Yeah, it's a mystery. If it flash and pass without errors it should work. Can't figure out why it doesn't
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Well guess what, I ****in fixed it haha. I just reset after the flash and it's working now! Thanks for all your help man!
nulledbyme said:
Well guess what, I ****in fixed it haha. I just reset after the flash and it's working now! Thanks for all your help man!
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That's awesome! Glad I could help.