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Can somebody please help me with something?

I have my M8 with S-OFF (Paid for Sunshine) and it is temporarily rooted with KingRoot. I'm just confused on what I need to do next to get fully rooted so I can start flashing some ROMS! I tried to install TWRP with the app but it doesn't seem to work and it just boots into the standard recovery mode and NOT TWRP.
So, where do I go after having S-OFF and temp root?
I would greatly appreciate anybodies help here, I've rooted several devices before but nothing has been harder or more confusing then rooting the m8 on 5.0.1!
Thanks in advance!

MTN927 said:
I have my M8 with S-OFF (Paid for Sunshine) and it is temporarily rooted with KingRoot. I'm just confused on what I need to do next to get fully rooted so I can start flashing some ROMS! I tried to install TWRP with the app but it doesn't seem to work and it just boots into the standard recovery mode and NOT TWRP.
So, where do I go after having S-OFF and temp root?
I would greatly appreciate anybodies help here, I've rooted several devices before but nothing has been harder or more confusing then rooting the m8 on 5.0.1!
Thanks in advance!
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Flash twrp with fastboot and push/flash SuperSU in twrp.
--beaups
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I'm having trouble finding some good directions on that stuff...

I'm trying to run the WinDroid program to flash twrp, it reboots the phone into fastboot but then WinDroid just says rebooting device and doesn't seem to get passed that. Should I just wait?

MTN927 said:
I'm trying to run the WinDroid program to flash twrp, it reboots the phone into fastboot but then WinDroid just says rebooting device and doesn't seem to get passed that. Should I just wait?
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Shouldn't use apps like that. Just flash it with fastboot manually.
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beaups said:
Shouldn't use apps like that. Just flash it with fastboot manually.
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This is where I'm not finding any good directions for these steps, as far as how to do the command prompts.

OK finally got TWRP installed, can I flash SU from the SU app?

You flash SuperSU from within twrp.
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MTN, I know this can be frustrating for a newbie. There are plenty of walkthroughs, and I'm sure everyone else will tell you to google, but for the sake of being concise, here's the scoop:
1. Make sure you have ADB installed.
2. Go to your ADB prompt and make sure your device is showing up (need the HTC drivers installed) by doing:
adb devices
3. Reboot into fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
4. Flash TWRP:
fastboot flash recovery twrp####.zip
5. Once you've got TWRP installed, you reboot INTO TWRP (full recovery) and let it patch your system because if you don't it will be overwritten. As follows:
- Reboot with VolDwn held.
- From bootloader, pick "recovery".
- Wait for TWRP to come up.
6. Once TWRP is in, drop supersu package ZIP (get the latest one, careful here!) into a directory, boot into TWRP, and install it.
Boom, your device is completely rooted.
But I think that the thing that you need to understand is that "rooted" only applies to the current ROM. Rooting isn't a magic thing - it simply means that you have root privilege on the current OS. It is separate from firmware, bootloader, etc. which all also have to be flashed/loaded/updated depending on what you are doing. There probably ought to be a newbie page somewhere that explains to people what each thing is. The ROM is essentially the same as whatever version of windows/linux/etc. you have on your home computer. It has nothing to do with the hardware, the firmware, or the bootloader.
On my phone, I followed the above procedure, but then proceeded to download and install a clean ROM that was pre-rooted. Then later I put back the stock Verizon ROM and had to reapply root. I then later removed root to return the phone to verizon for service. But I didn't uninstall Root, I simply flashed on a non-rooted ROM.
Does that make sense?

Request: Up to date step by step guide for flashing TWRP and Root?

OK so I'm no noob when it comes to rooting anything up to lollipop, but with marshmallow it seems alot more complicated. Can someone with an HTC a9 6.0.1 plz post step by step guide for flashing TWRP? And if feeling generous, root as well? I see all this stuff about patching boot .imgs and other little stuff, and I'm ready to flash TWRP on my sprint a9 and wanna double check before I do...

bdizzle1686 said:
OK so I'm no noob when it comes to rooting anything up to lollipop, but with marshmallow it seems alot more complicated. Can someone with an HTC a9 6.0.1 plz post step by step guide for flashing TWRP? And if feeling generous, root as well? I see all this stuff about patching boot .imgs and other little stuff, and I'm ready to flash TWRP on my sprint a9 and wanna double check before I do...
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First you have to enable developer options and click enable OEM Unlocking and usb debugging to on. After that visit htcdev.com and follow the steps to unlock the bootloader. After you have an unlocked bootloader, visit the twrp thread for the HTC One A9, it gives you the download link for the One A9. After doing this, download SuperSU. Zip from online and flash it through twrp.
Htcdev: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
TWRP thread can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3257023/page25
Steps to flash twrp:http://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-on-htc-one-a9/
SuperSU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703/page43
(Use the twrp flashable one in this case)
Good luck, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions

MGfusion said:
First you have to enable developer options and click enable OEM Unlocking and usb debugging to on. After that visit htcdev.com and follow the steps to unlock the bootloader. After you have an unlocked bootloader, visit the twrp thread for the HTC One A9, it gives you the download link for the One A9. After doing this, download SuperSU. Zip from online and flash it through twrp.
Htcdev: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
TWRP thread can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-a9/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3257023/page25
Steps to flash twrp:http://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-on-htc-one-a9/
SuperSU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703/page43
(Use the twrp flashable one in this case)
Good luck, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions
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Ty, Sry I should've mentioned I already unlocked through htcdev, downloaded TWRP and supersu, installed adb & fastboot/drivers on my CPU, etc.
I'm moreso confused with all this wiping / formatting data to disable encryption, + with the system image backup, do I do that before or after I format data, plus I've seen many say to flash super-su by adb side loading it... can't flash it directly from external SD card?
Pretty much that stuff and the correct order to do that stuff is what has me all flabbergasted right now... lol, any advice would be MUCH appreciated

bdizzle1686 said:
Ty, Sry I should've mentioned I already unlocked through htcdev, downloaded TWRP and supersu, installed adb & fastboot/drivers on my CPU, etc.
I'm moreso confused with all this wiping / formatting data to disable encryption, + with the system image backup, do I do that before or after I format data, plus I've seen many say to flash super-su by adb side loading it... can't flash it directly from external SD card?
Pretty much that stuff and the correct order to do that stuff is what has me all flabbergasted right now... lol, any advice would be MUCH appreciated
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Lol, forced encryption is no fun, I've never had a problem with it on the stock HTC Sense ROM, only when I've gone to cyanogenmod have I had a problem with it, and when you face that problem you would have to format data (factory reset) to access the internal storage through TWRP. However, in the TWRP thread you can find a file call A9 boot image patcher (or something like that, lol) that you flash after flashing cyanogenmod (or any ROM with forced encryption) but BEFORE you boot the ROM, this will install a custom kernel that disables forced encryption. So basically right after flashing any ROM flash the boot image patcher to never have a problem with forced encryption. You shouldn't have to flash a system image backup, I've never had to do that before when formatting data.
And to answer your second question, I have always flashed SuperSU from external SD card, never have done anything else, so basically it is fine to do so.
Hope you find the answers to all your questions, and good luck :good:

Thanks man, I just want the system image backup just in case, like whenever OTA time rolls around. Not planning on flashing cm or anything, just rooting the stock Rom

bdizzle1686 said:
Thanks man, I just want the system image backup just in case, like whenever OTA time rolls around. Not planning on flashing cm or anything, just rooting the stock Rom
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Oh I see. Well I'm not sure on that one I usually just flash updates through TWRP

Unlock bootloader then rooting method?

Hey everyone, I've been lurking around for about two months, from when I picked up this phone. It's still completely stock. Unrooted, S-ON, all that. Well, after the update to Nougat, I've been searching for a way to unlock the bootloader & root. Is it safe for me to use WinDroid Toolkit for the process? Just need a guide for the process, for the most part. I appreciate any help that anyone is willing to offer.

acesavant00 said:
Is it safe for me to use WinDroid Toolkit for the process? Just need a guide for the process, for the most part. I appreciate any help that anyone is willing to offer.
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Go to http://htcdev.com and make an account, then follow the steps and unlock your bootloader from there. After that you fastboot flash TWRP using ADB, and then use TWRP to flash a root solution. I prefer Magisk.

Alright, just unlocked the bootloader, going through the process of setting up my phone once again. Do you have a link to the Magisk & TWRP programs that I can use? Also, should I put the TWRP file in the same folder as the fastboot files?
I greatly appreciate the assistance you've given me so far, I'm deeply grateful man.

Okay, so I flashed twrp, then the seSuperuser zip that was linked to in CaptainThrowback's thread. Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop, it won't go past the HTC logo with the red warning letters. What do I do now?

acesavant00 said:
Okay, so I flashed twrp, then the seSuperuser zip that was linked to in CaptainThrowback's thread. Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop, it won't go past the HTC logo with the red warning letters. What do I do now?
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try this step by step.. :good:
1.Flash TWRP 3.0.3-8 via Fastboot.. Do not reboot into system, enter into recovery..
2.Do a factory Reset via TWRP.. Do not reboot into system
3.Now flash SuperSU 2.79 SR3.. Reboot into system..
couple of bootloops are common, do not give up for at least 3 bootloops..
It will take a long time to boot as you have done a factory reset..
So be patient and wait for at least half hour..

acesavant00 said:
Okay, so I flashed twrp, then the seSuperuser zip that was linked to in CaptainThrowback's thread. Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop, it won't go past the HTC logo with the red warning letters. What do I do now?
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Sorry about this - I updated the TWRP thread with the current/preferred root method: MagiskSU.
You need to flash a stock boot.img and then flash the Magisk zip from the linked thread.

Captain_Throwback said:
Sorry about this - I updated the TWRP thread with the current/preferred root method: MagiskSU.
You need to flash a stock boot.img and then flash the Magisk zip from the linked thread.
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Aw crap, I wish I would have seen this yesterday. I tried to format data & flash one of the stock rooted roms for marshmallow roms for my sprint one a9... now it just hangs at the HTC One logo. I'm gonna assume that I'm screwed until a stock rooted Nougat rom is released for sprint.

acesavant00 said:
Aw crap, I wish I would have seen this yesterday. I tried to format data & flash one of the stock rooted roms for marshmallow roms for my sprint one a9... now it just hangs at the HTC One logo. I'm gonna assume that I'm screwed until a stock rooted Nougat rom is released for sprint.
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Can't you just flash the Nougat RUU?

Captain_Throwback said:
Can't you just flash the Nougat RUU?
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I found the post about the Nougat RUU, but the program won't recognize my phone cause it won't boot. I'm gonna try & flash the firmware through TWRP.

acesavant00 said:
I found the post about the Nougat RUU, but the program won't recognize my phone cause it won't boot. I'm gonna try & flash the firmware through TWRP.
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You don't flash firmware with TWRP. But you can use the SD card method to flash the RUU, which doesn't require a computer.

Captain_Throwback said:
You don't flash firmware with TWRP. But you can use the SD card method to flash the RUU, which doesn't require a computer.
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Sorry to bother you again, but you wouldn't happen to know a method of extracting the rom.zip from the exe file, would you?

acesavant00 said:
Sorry to bother you again, but you wouldn't happen to know a method of extracting the rom.zip from the exe file, would you?
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[TOOL][LINUX|WIN|MAC][64bit][29-SEP-2016]Universal HTC RUU/ROM Decryption Tool 3.1.0
Run the tool with the -z flag to output a zip to the "OUT" folder.

Captain_Throwback said:
[TOOL][LINUX|WIN|MAC][64bit][29-SEP-2016]Universal HTC RUU/ROM Decryption Tool 3.1.0
Run the tool with the -z flag to output a zip to the "OUT" folder.
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Thank you so much, man. The zip is prepped, just gotta charge my phone again to 30%. But afterwards, will I have to go through the unlock bootloader process? If I do, I don't wanna mess up on the rooting process.

acesavant00 said:
Thank you so much, man. The zip is prepped, just gotta charge my phone again to 30%. But afterwards, will I have to go through the unlock bootloader process? If I do, I don't wanna mess up on the rooting process.
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Your bootloader will stay unlocked.

Captain_Throwback said:
Your bootloader will stay unlocked.
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Awesome, I appreciate all of the help, man. Sorry again if I annoyed you with all of my incessant questions. Just didn't wanna mess up my phone even further.

Hello Guys,
I Have an HTC one a9 with 7.0, s-off, bootloader locked
I have some concerns before I root my phone
If I unlock the bootloader and root the phone, Will I have the option of phone encryption as it used to be ?
If I unlock the bootloader with HTCDev and flash the TWRP with SuperSu and boot file, it is a MUST to do a data factory reset? or I`m able to do all the process without loosing my data?
Thank you in advance

rilley said:
Hello Guys,
I Have an HTC one a9 with 7.0, s-off, bootloader locked
I have some concerns before I root my phone
If I unlock the bootloader and root the phone, Will I have the option of phone encryption as it used to be ?
If I unlock the bootloader with HTCDev and flash the TWRP with SuperSu and boot file, it is a MUST to do a data factory reset? or I`m able to do all the process without loosing my data?
Thank you in advance
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Unlocking your bootloader will wipe the device.

Hi all, I've been lurking and reading for 2 months, preparing to root my device. So this title fits my mood.
One A9, "factory unlocked version", S-on, running 1.57.617.60
Just did the actual unlock from htcdev so now data is erased. I'm re-reading the threads I saved to prepare, now that it's time to actually finalize what ROM I want to run, but now have a few questions before completing the plunge.
In past threads I read the newer MM and N security prevented rooting, and reverting to Lollipop was necessary. From what I read here that is no longer the case?
If I want to debloat the system I am already running, can I do that without finding a custom ROM to run?
Thank you

sandreas said:
Hi all, I've been lurking and reading for 2 months, preparing to root my device. So this title fits my mood.
One A9, "factory unlocked version", S-on, running 1.57.617.60
Just did the actual unlock from htcdev so now data is erased. I'm re-reading the threads I saved to prepare, now that it's time to actually finalize what ROM I want to run, but now have a few questions before completing the plunge.
In past threads I read the newer MM and N security prevented rooting, and reverting to Lollipop was necessary. From what I read here that is no longer the case?
If I want to debloat the system I am already running, can I do that without finding a custom ROM to run?
Thank you
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+1 I`m interested on this question, I have Nougat installed

sandreas said:
Hi all, I've been lurking and reading for 2 months, preparing to root my device. So this title fits my mood.
One A9, "factory unlocked version", S-on, running 1.57.617.60
Just did the actual unlock from htcdev so now data is erased. I'm re-reading the threads I saved to prepare, now that it's time to actually finalize what ROM I want to run, but now have a few questions before completing the plunge.
In past threads I read the newer MM and N security prevented rooting, and reverting to Lollipop was necessary. From what I read here that is no longer the case?
If I want to debloat the system I am already running, can I do that without finding a custom ROM to run?
Thank you
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rilley said:
+1 I`m interested on this question, I have Nougat installed
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Yes, you can root and debloat Nougat. Though you should make a stock system image backup first of you ever want to receive an OTA again. The TWRP thread FAQ has a lot of information about this.

Please help: How to return htc u11 to stock

Hi guys,
My phone now is on LeeDroid custom ROM (Build 1.03.401.6.9_g CL923215)
What are the steps to return the htc u11 to stock please?
The original software number of my phone is: 1.11.400.4
EDIT: I went to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72425224&postcount=5
& downloaded stock recovery & nandroid TWRP backup (for 1.11.400.4).
However, I couldnt flash that nandroid TWRP from TWRP recovery.
Long story short, I just got the phone today, I made a big mistake by not inserting the simcard in & testing to see if the phone working or not.
So, I went straight through the process of unlocking bootloader, installing TWRP, Rooting, Installing custom ROM without making a nandroid backup.
For all that, the phone did not recognize the sim cards (tried both my sim & my gf's sim. not working)
The store will take back the phone as long as I return it to stock.
Thanks for your help!!!

dsymbol said:
Hi guys,
What's the process of returning the htc u11 to stock please?
Googling doesn't give me much result.
Long story short but I just got the phone today, I made a big mistake by not inserting the simcard in & testing to see if the phone working or not.
So, I went straight through the process of unlocking bootloader, installing TWRP, Rooting, Installing custom ROM without making a nandroid backup.
For all that, the phone did not recognize the sim cards (tried both my sim & my gf's sim. not working)
The store will take back the phone as long as I return it to stock.
Thanks for your help!!!
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You'll need to download the stock rom for your verison (ruu). Hopefully one is available. Check the guide section here.

purple patch said:
You'll need to download the stock rom for your verison (ruu). Hopefully one is available. Check the guide section here.
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I've downloaded stock recovery & nandroid TWRP backup of my stock ROM now.
What are the steps to revert the phone to stock please?
Thanks

dsymbol said:
I've downloaded stock recovery & nandroid TWRP backup of my stock ROM now.
What are the steps to revert the phone to stock please?
Thanks
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Restore the TWRP backup, check everything is working, then flash stock recovery if you need to. The stock Nandroid should include recovery asfaik. I'm more of a trial and error guy lol. Read guide pages to know for certain, check HTC 10 guides, same steps.

purple patch said:
Restore the TWRP backup, check everything is working, then flash stock recovery if you need to. The stock Nandroid should include recovery asfaik.
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ok so I downloaded TWRP_Backup_Untouched_System_Image_+_Boot_1.11.400.4_OCEAN_DUGL_with_recovery.
1. Transfering the TWRP backup to the phone's storage
2. Flashing that backup just like flashing the custom ROM (it says Invalid zip file format. Error ect...) Please help
3. Flashing the recovery just like flashing the TWRP using adb commands
4. Lock the bootloader? I don't know how to do this.
Please advice
Thanks purple patch

dsymbol said:
ok so I downloaded TWRP_Backup_Untouched_System_Image_+_Boot_1.11.400.4_OCEAN_DUGL_with_recovery.
1. Transfering the TWRP backup to the phone's storage
2. Flashing that backup just like flashing the custom ROM (it says Invalid zip file format. Error ect...) Please help
3. Flashing the recovery just like flashing the TWRP using adb commands
4. Lock the bootloader? I don't know how to do this.
Please advice
Thanks purple patch
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Get the one from here and follow instructions. That's what the thread is for. https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11/how-to/collection-htcu-u11-ruu-firmware-t3612048. Sorry i don't have time to do the leg work for you (i'm out atm), but it's all there.

download this Official RRU firmware and install it https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11/how-to/unlocked-htc-u11-software-update-6-19-t3624814

Use the ruu, you might need the HTC drivers but in the future never not make a backup, 15 mins could save u a major headache

AllGamer said:
download this Official RRU firmware and install it https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11/how-to/unlocked-htc-u11-software-update-6-19-t3624814
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I'm downloading it now & will report back very soon.
Thanks for the tip AllGamer!!!

AllGamer said:
download this Official RRU firmware and install it https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11/how-to/unlocked-htc-u11-software-update-6-19-t3624814
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Finished downloading & now I got an ERROR installation, something like a wrong ROM, probably because I'm currently on LeeDroid custom ROM (Build 1.03.401.6.9_g CL923215)
Please advice
Thank you

dsymbol said:
Finished downloading & now I got an ERROR installation, something like a wrong ROM, probably because I'm currently on LeeDroid custom ROM (Build 1.03.401.6.9_g CL923215)
Please advice
Thank you
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Your going to need a full signed RUU zip matching your original firmware and CID buddy.
Based on your original build number its an Indian dual SIM device so here is the ruu:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634780026
1. Rename it to 2PZCIMG.zip
2. Lock your bootloader
3. Drop the zip on your external SD card.
3. Boot to download mode, at that point you will be prompted to flash... Accept... Profit.
If you don't have an external SD.
1. Lock your bootloader.
2. Boot to download mode.
3. Open a cmd window and run the below commands.
fastboot orm rebootRUU (hit enter)
fastboot flash zip (drag the zip into the cmd window then hit enter)

dsymbol said:
Finished downloading & now I got an ERROR installation, something like a wrong ROM, probably because I'm currently on LeeDroid custom ROM (Build 1.03.401.6.9_g CL923215)
Please advice
Thank you
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On the PC side, what was the exact error message?
you can ignore the warning from the phone side.
I had a similar issue the other day, but then I was able to run the RUU upgrade to rest my phone back to stock as I had to ship it back for a refund, to get the new Red ones
When I ran the RUU thing it wouldn't detect the phone, did a few things, and then it was finally able to detect the phone.
and when it started updating the Boot image it hung for a long while, I had to restart the phone back into download mode, then run the RUU again, and it was able to continue from there.

AllGamer said:
On the PC side, what was the exact error message?
you can ignore the warning from the phone side.
I had a similar issue the other day, but then I was able to run the RUU upgrade to rest my phone back to stock as I had to ship it back for a refund, to get the new Red ones
When I ran the RUU thing it wouldn't detect the phone, did a few things, and then it was finally able to detect the phone.
and when it started updating the Boot image it hung for a long while, I had to restart the phone back into download mode, then run the RUU again, and it was able to continue from there.
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It says: ERROR [130]: MODEL ID ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
The previous screen says:
Verifying that you want to update
Image version 1.03.401.6
to
Image version 1.11.617.4

LeeDroid said:
Your going to need a full signed RUU zip matching your original firmware and CID buddy.
Based on your original build number its an Indian dual SIM device so here is the ruu:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634780026
1. Rename it to 2PZCIMG.zip
2. Lock your bootloader
3. Drop the zip on your external SD card.
3. Boot to download mode, at that point you will be prompted to flash... Accept... Profit.
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I'm on it now & will report back!
Thank you Sir for joining the party. I have hope now

dsymbol said:
I'm on it now & will report back!
Thank you Sir for joining the party. I have hope now
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Added an extra step incase you don't have an external sd

dsymbol said:
It says: ERROR [130]: MODEL ID ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
The previous screen says:
Verifying that you want to update
Image version 1.03.401.6
to
Image version 1.11.617.4
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The 1.03.401.6 may be European software. You will need the RUU for your exact phone model from: http://www.htc.com/us/support/updates.aspx
or https://forum.xda-developers.com/u1...u-firmware-t3612048/post72425227#post72425227

michaelbsheldon said:
The 1.03.401.6 may be European software. You will need the RUU for your exact phone model from: http://www.htc.com/us/support/updates.aspx
or https://forum.xda-developers.com/u1...u-firmware-t3612048/post72425227#post72425227
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I have linked the correct ruu in my post above as per the original firmware mentioned in the op
The correct build is 1.11.400.4

LeeDroid said:
I have linked the correct ruu in my post above as per the original firmware mentioned in the op
The correct build is 1.11.400.4
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I have the ext. sdcard ready.
I have a question about locking the bootloader please
To lock the bootloader, I have to do this? (found instruction from google)
adb reboot bootloader
& type in 1 of these commands & stop there if it works?
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flashing lock
fastboot oem relock
Please advice

dsymbol said:
I have the ext. sdcard ready.
I have a question about locking the bootloader please
To lock the bootloader, I have to do this? (found instruction from google)
adb reboot bootloader
& type in 1 of these commands & stop there if it works?
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flashing lock
fastboot oem relock
Please advice
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adb reboot download
fastboot oem lock

LeeDroid said:
adb reboot download
fastboot oem lock
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Confirmation number: 5G354245BV234401U

2022_VZW_EMMC_15_ AIO_Tool To Unlock_Bootloader+Install_TWRP And MM_QL1_Rooted_Rom Works On Any Version Bootloaders_MM_LL_KK-Reactivation Lock Remover

This Process Will Root Phone Unlock Your VZW EMMC 15 Chipset Bootloader Install TWRP Recobery And Imstall Latest QL1 Stock Rom .​
Downloads
S5_Root_Tools_2023.7z
EMMC_15_Rom.zip -- Stock QL1 6.0
Directions For Unlocking Stock Phone
I would recommend Windows defender is turned of before starting
1. Download S5_Root_Tools_2023.7z and unzip
2. Make sure Usb debugging is enabled on your phone
3. Plug in phone and run Safestrap.exe and follow directions on command window
4. This process is pretty much 1 click all automatic except following command window prompts
5. This will detect if your phone is EMMC 11 or 15
6. If it detects EMMC 15 it will automatically unlock your bootloaders.
7. Once process is done reboot too twrp and flash rom of choice or use provide one and flash root zip of choice
Regular Magisk
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Magisk Delta
Releases · HuskyDG/magisk-files
Contribute to HuskyDG/magisk-files development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
ETFSU
EFTSU Root Solutions
The Largest Database for the Root Solutions on the Internet
eftsu.com
Safteynet Fix Module
Releases · kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
Google SafetyNet attestation workarounds for Magisk - kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
github.com
Old Method And Old Downloads
EMMC_15_SS_Install_QL1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO_Rom.zip -- Rom Zip
EMMC_11_S5_Root_Tools_2022_V7.7z
-- Files Needed To Root Phone
Instructions To Root And Install Safestrap
**If you already have safestrap installed you can skip to Instructions To Unlock Bootloader
**If you are already rooted but do not have safestrap installed download View attachment S5_Safestrap.apk install then skip to Instructions To Unlock Bootloader**
Directions
1. Download both files and unzip EMMC_15_And_11_S5_Root_Tools_2022_V7.7z
2. Reboot phone too Download Mode by holding Power+VolDwn+HomeButton as phone starts up
3. Plug phone into computer and open the Odin provided in the above file in the Odin_Folder
4. In Odin Choose BL slot and choose the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 Located in the Odin_Folder
5. Flash the file using provided Odin let phone reboot. This will wipe your phone
6. Once phone is rebooted make sure its plugged into computer and phone use recognized by computer
7. Run the Install_One_Click.cmd this should install safestrap. If this method fails countinue with below methods.
8. If above method fails you can reboot and try again or run the Manual_Install_Root_Apps.cmd and try below methods to root
Towel Root Method
These steps are only needed if above root method failed
1. You need too be connected to a network. Try one of towel root apps and if not successful then try the other one. If it doesn't work go to King root section
2. If towel root succeeds then run the click on the super su app and choose to update su binary and choose normal once successfully updated reboot phone
King Root Method
These steps are only needed if towel root failed
1. You will need to be connected to a network. Click on King root app then click try root
2. Once root is successful don't click on the optimize and close the king root app.
3, Run the Manual_Install_SuperSu.cmd
Installing Safestrap
9. This only needs to be done if 1Click bat method failed. Now click on safestrap app and clisk install safestrap click allow in root dialog app once installed click reboot to safestrap
10. Busybox must be installed ifirst if you used towelroot method too root
Instructions To Unlock Bootloader
11. Enter safestrap now in safetrap it will ask you to swipe to allow modding system make sure to do this now . If you have not copied the EMMC_15_SS_Install_QL1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO_Rom.zip from the EMMC_15_Bootloader_Unlock_Zip folder do so now Click install tab and choose EMMC_15_SS_Install_QL1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO_Rom.zip and install.
12. When done phone will power off.
13. Reboot phone to recovery you should now have TWRP recovery installed and the choose wipe the advanced wipe and wipe data only then reboot
14. Phone will reboot and stick on red Verizon screen for probably 15 to 20 min be patient. When finally booted you will have an unlocked bootloader with TWRP recovery running a Deodexed Rooted QL1 stock MM 6.0 Rom Rooted with EFTSU with root hide and safetynet pass module
Disabling Reactivation Lock
Thanks bbsc
1. Follow above directions too obtain safestrap and root
2. Download and flash EMMC_11_NCG_KK_Safestrap_Full.zip in safestrap then wipe data
This has Samsung Setup Wizard removed so you can get through setup
3. Set up a wireless connection or use your SIM-card and internet connection from your provider.
4. Navigate to Settings - Security, find Reactivation Lock and untick it. The phone will ask you for your existing credentials or to register a new Samsung account. Accept too update app then allow google check when it ask
5. Login to your new account and you will be able to untick Reactivation Lock.
6. When it unticked, Navigate to Settings - Backup Reset - Factory data Reset.
7. Phone will reboot too stock recovery and wipe data and remove current samsung account and you are good too go.
8. Now proceed with unlocking bootloader step 11 you have to enter safestrap from the safestrap splash screen on bootup its not installed as a recovery image because stock recovery is needed
Credits
beaups Sourcecode and tool
ryanbg
haggertk For his CID
autonomousperson For compiling the source to a app
magic_man185 For compiling the source
GeTex
klabit87 - Basically Everything
@GSMCHEN Lots of stuff
elliwigy Lots of stuff
afaneh92 -Safestrap and too much too mention
Sourcecode
https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID

Instructions for downgrading or updating bootloaders can be found here
2022_VZW_EMMC_15_Chipset For Unlocked Dev BL To Downgrade To LL_KK Or Upgrade To MM_And Keep Unlock Bootloader
This Process Will Update Or Downgrade Your VZW EMMC Chipset DEV Aboot Bootloader Unlocked S5 To Marshmallow 6.0 Lollipop 5.0 Or Kitkat 4.2 or 4.4 Root And Unlock Instructions Can Be Found Here EMMC 15 Rooting And Bootloader Unlocking EMMC 11...
forum.xda-developers.com
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jrkruse said:
mine
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Nice job man! [emoji106]
stang5litre Edition 5.0 Roms

stang5litre said:
Nice job man! [emoji106]
stang5litre Edition 5.0 Roms
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I was bored so I thought it would be fun to mess around with some old school stuff. Man things were alot more simple back in these days

@jrkruse awesome job...!! :good:You definitely must be bored... Lol. May try that on an old one for craps and giggles... Lol. Again, awesome to bring a lil history back to life... :good:

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I was bored so I thought it would be fun to mess around with some old school stuff. Man things were alot more simple back in these days
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Nice job man, much appreciated.
If you ever get bored try to make a pre-rooted rom/safestrap recovery (course no bootloader unlock) for the G930U/G935U with the latest firmware UUESACSI1 (Aug 27 2019), since it looks like Samsung has stopped updating this phone, or better yet a root-patcher for a stock sytem.img like you did for the G950/N950. I have uploaded the latest eng-boot vA/10 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...postcount=1826

jrkruse said:
I was bored so I thought it would be fun to mess around with some old school stuff. Man things were alot more simple back in these days
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How do I update the bootloader and rom to newer QL1 if I had already unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp with much older stock rom and bootloader?
I still have the stock rom from 2016 when the bootloader unlock method was discovered.

googlephoneFKLenAsh said:
How do I update the bootloader and rom to newer QL1 if I had already unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp with much older stock rom and bootloader?
I still have the stock rom from 2016 when the bootloader unlock method was discovered.
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the rar seems to be corrupted ... says unknown or damaged format. I tried a few of the download points.
Would you be able to re-create / upload?

bigstack said:
the rar seems to be corrupted ... says unknown or damaged format. I tried a few of the download points.
Would you be able to re-create / upload?
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What are you extracting it with?
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First of all, thank you so very much Jkruse! I followed all of your instructions and everything went perfectly! The reason why I wanted to get this completed on my old S5, is that we want to gift this phone to my wife's mother. The catch is, she only speaks Russian, and I was wondering if I would now be able to flash an international version of firmware on the S5, so that she can have access to Russian as a language option? Is this doable?

Remedy1230 said:
First of all, thank you so very much Jkruse! I followed all of your instructions and everything went perfectly! The reason why I wanted to get this completed on my old S5, is that we want to gift this phone to my wife's mother. The catch is, she only speaks Russian, and I was wondering if I would now be able to flash an international version of firmware on the S5, so that she can have access to Russian as a language option? Is this doable?
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Its really no easy process to flash an international rom if you are using Verizon then data will probably not work with out some editing. You can always try it but Verizon will probably need Verizon csc stuff to work and build.prop edits.
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Hey thanks for this post! I was worried about using some of the old guides on my phone, glad I found this.
However, I have a question due to why I want to root my phone.
My situation: My phone went through the factory reset process without giving me a warning before doing so. I plan on rooting my phone and trying a few different methods for recovering the files.
My Main Question: Will I be good to go with a fully rooted phone after completing step 12?
I don't feel a need to unlock the bootloader for what I'm doing (although I might do so anyway after I'm done attempting to recover files).
I've never rooted a phone before. Aside from verifying that I'm using the EMMC 15 chipset (I used the eMMC_CID_Checker_apk from this thread:https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529), is there anything else I should do or know about?

SaltedSand said:
Hey thanks for this post! I was worried about using some of the old guides on my phone, glad I found this.
However, I have a question due to why I want to root my phone.
My situation: My phone went through the factory reset process without giving me a warning before doing so. I plan on rooting my phone and trying a few different methods for recovering the files.
My Main Question: Will I be good to go with a fully rooted phone after completing step 12?
I don't feel a need to unlock the bootloader for what I'm doing (although I might do so anyway after I'm done attempting to recover files).
I've never rooted a phone before. Aside from verifying that I'm using the EMMC 15 chipset (I used the eMMC_CID_Checker_apk from this thread:https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529), is there anything else I should do or know about?
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By the time you root there will be no files to recovery. There is another wipe involved to root so chances are there will not be much left to recover
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jrkruse said:
By the time you root there will be no files to recovery. There is another wipe involved to root so chances are there will not be much left to recover
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I'm wondering if he's wanting to root to use a file recovery app, like DiskDigger. It can recover but device needs to be rooted to access the complete internal system to recover files. As he mentioned a few times about recovering/restoring files. I recall using that (DD) a couple times and it actually worked after I mistakenly did a full wipe/reset when I was switching between ROM's and back to stock...

al50 said:
I'm wondering if he's wanting to root to use a file recovery app, like DiskDigger. It can recover but needs device needs to be rooted to access the complete internal system to recover files. As he mentioned a few times about recovering/restoring files. I recall using that (DD) a couple times and it actually worked after I mistakenly did a full wipe/reset when I was switching between ROM's and back to stock...
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Like i said though in order to root you have to wipe again before you can root. So there aren’t going to be much left to recovery after 2 wipes and a repartition
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al50 said:
I'm wondering if he's wanting to root to use a file recovery app, like DiskDigger. It can recover but device needs to be rooted to access the complete internal system to recover files. As he mentioned a few times about recovering/restoring files. I recall using that (DD) a couple times and it actually worked after I mistakenly did a full wipe/reset when I was switching between ROM's and back to stock...
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Yeah that's what I have in mind.
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Like i said though in order to root you have to wipe again before you can root. So there aren’t going to be much left to recovery after 2 wipes and a repartition
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Yeah I figured, makes sense, but I don't see a mention of wiping before step 12 though. This is why I'm asking if it would be okay for me to stop there, attempt to recover some files, and then continue with the rest of the steps?
Could this potentially screw something up if I do it this way? I'd rather play it safe than sorry, most of my important stuff on this phone is backed up anyway.

SaltedSand said:
Yeah that's what I have in mind.
Yeah I figured, makes sense, but I don't see a mention of wiping before step 12 though. This is why I'm asking if it would be okay for me to stop there, attempt to recover some files, and then continue with the rest of the steps?
Could this potentially screw something up if I do it this way? I'd rather play it safe than sorry, most of my important stuff on this phone is backed up anyway.
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Flashing the combo firmware so you can root wipes your phone
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jrkruse said:
Flashing the combo firmware so you can root wipes your phone
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Ah, I see, but would it be safe for me to stop at step 12 anyway?
I figure I might as well give it a shot anyway, even if It's unlikely I'll recover anything, but I'd rather only wipe it a single time than twice.

SaltedSand said:
Ah, I see, but would it be safe for me to stop at step 12 anyway?
I figure I might as well give it a shot anyway, even if It's unlikely I'll recover anything, but I'd rather only wipe it a single time than twice.
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If you stop at 12 you will just have king root and some apps work with kingroot but some do not
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