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6045i usa latest 5.0.2-01001

hello i am rooted with twrp recovery installed. I was able to unroot and download the latest 5.0.2-01001 ota but im not able to install the update it would just take me to twrp recovery and stop there.?? i found the update zip and tried to flash it in twrp but it says it cant mount and failed to flash any help would be appreciated.

OTA updates will require a stock recovery. I'm in the process of getting an Idol 3 but I used to have an Idol 2 and, to return to a completely stock ROM, I had to use the Alcatel Mobile upgrade too which identified my phone, downloaded the correct firmware, and restored the phone. Prior to restoring back to stock, I had cwm and root.

Thanks for the reply I tried the software update but its not working keep saying I have the latest even when I did a full wipe. Using the latest 4.9.2 version...is there a way to make a twrp flashable ota zip from the downloaded update file in the ota cache..

lude86 said:
hello i am rooted with twrp recovery installed. I was able to unroot and download the latest 5.0.2-01001 ota but im not able to install the update it would just take me to twrp recovery and stop there.?? i found the update zip and tried to flash it in twrp but it says it cant mount and failed to flash any help would be appreciated.
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You cannot be rooted and install a stock update...it's mentioned in several places throughout the forum. Quickest solution is to use the mobile q to restore the whole phone to factory (and in the process it will put the latest version on it). Otherwise you have to fully unroot AND if you have modified any files such as build.prop or other system files it still won't work. You CAN install with TWRP however in the process of the install it will overwrite it with stock recovery. If I had to guess I'd say you did not do the supersu FULL unroot.

famewolf said:
You cannot be rooted and install a stock update...it's mentioned in several places throughout the forum. Quickest solution is to use the mobile q to restore the whole phone to factory (and in the process it will put the latest version on it). Otherwise you have to fully unroot AND if you have modified any files such as build.prop or other system files it still won't work. You CAN install with TWRP however in the process of the install it will overwrite it with stock recovery. If I had to guess I'd say you did not do the supersu FULL unroot.
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mobile Q is horse manure now. I ran into the same problem, whereby it says you're up to date (which it's not), even if you're running 5.0.2.7SMA-UEA1 ! I only know that one because I inadvertently flashed 5.0.2.7SMA-UEA1 today when I meant to flash 5.0.2.7SRA-UEA2.
Speaking of 5.0.2-01001, 5.0.2.7SRA-UEA2 is on longer the latest yeah... anyway we can update the firmware page? http://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/general/want-to-able-to-install-ota-updates-t3163745
I just tried to OTA update to 5.0.2-01001, but OTA of course does not work if TWRP is acting recovery; it just reboots to TWRP and then if you reboot system, nothing happens. Although seemingly never mentioned, we must remove TWRP (even read only TWRP) before updating OTA?

tekka-maki said:
mobile Q is horse manure now. I ran into the same problem, whereby it says you're up to date (which it's not), even if you're running 5.0.2.7SMA-UEA1 ! I only know that one because I inadvertently flashed 5.0.2.7SMA-UEA1 today when I meant to flash 5.0.2.7SRA-UEA2.
Speaking of 5.0.2-01001, 5.0.2.7SRA-UEA2 is on longer the latest yeah... anyway we can update the firmware page? http://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/general/want-to-able-to-install-ota-updates-t3163745
I just tried to OTA update to 5.0.2-01001, but OTA of course does not work if TWRP is acting recovery; it just reboots to TWRP and then if you reboot system, nothing happens. Although seemingly never mentioned, we must remove TWRP (even read only TWRP) before updating OTA?
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The thread is closed. There is also no reason you NEED the most recent posted as you can flash any of them and then do an update. Mobile Q is the recommended method to re-do your phone if you can't manage to make a backup before messing with it. It has apparently worked just fine for people in this forum for every model type mentioned so the burden of proof is on your part if you can't get it to work.

famewolf said:
The thread is closed. There is also no reason you NEED the most recent posted as you can flash any of them and then do an update. Mobile Q is the recommended method to re-do your phone if you can't manage to make a backup before messing with it. It has apparently worked just fine for people in this forum for every model type mentioned so the burden of proof is on your part if you can't get it to work.
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Why would the thread be 'closed'. OP's problem is unresolved.
'Worked' is the operative term for. Perhaps you haven't used to Mobile Q tool lately? As OP (and I) said (today), running OTA from 6045 now just reboots to TWRP, no install. Alternately, when attempting to update 6045 from Mobile Q, it just throws a funny English 'update no needed' kinduva message (pic). Incidentally, have you been to their website to find an update to this tool? Holy crap, in that respect, Mobile Q must be a virtual breakthrough for these boys! :laugh:
You're so helpful here famewolf. I've both appreciated and have been comforted by seeing your knowledge all over this subforum, since day 1. Please provide help. You tell me where this 'people' person is, and I'll wank on his boner for you. Then we have a definition of 'working fine' in stead of 'worked fine'. ? :angel:

tekka-maki said:
Why would the thread be 'closed'. OP's problem is unresolved.
'Worked' is the operative term for. Perhaps you haven't used to Mobile Q tool lately? As OP (and I) said (today), running OTA from 6045 now just reboots to TWRP, no install. Alternately, when attempting to update 6045 from Mobile Q, it just throws a funny English 'update no needed' kinduva message (pic). Incidentally, have you been to their website to find an update to this tool? Holy crap, in that respect, Mobile Q must be a virtual breakthrough for these boys! :laugh:
You're so helpful here famewolf. I've both appreciated and have been comforted by seeing your knowledge all over this subforum, since day 1. Please provide help. You tell me where this 'people' person is, and I'll wank on his boner for you. Then we have a definition of 'working fine' in stead of 'worked fine'. ? :angel:
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The thread that is closed is the one YOU mentioned.... not the op. http://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/general/want-to-able-to-install-ota-updates-t3163745
I dont use mobile Q as I use Linux and they don't have a linux version. I use 3rd party roms such as AICP with the ARDE non OC rom. TWRP puts a log in /tmp...did you look at what the error message says? OTA updates will NOT apply if you have updated system files such as build.prop. Thats all I can tell you because I can't try what you are using.

famewolf said:
The thread that is closed is the one YOU mentioned.... not the op. http://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/general/want-to-able-to-install-ota-updates-t3163745
I dont use mobile Q as I use Linux and they don't have a linux version. I use 3rd party roms such as AICP with the ARDE non OC rom. TWRP puts a log in /tmp...did you look at what the error message says? OTA updates will NOT apply if you have updated system files such as build.prop. Thats all I can tell you because I can't try what you are using.
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I haven't updated the build.prop, I doubt the OP has either.
'There is no greater software version available to upgrade your phone,actual version of your phone is the latest'
Hehe! Only thing that would make this funnier is if they misspelled 'version'. At least I can derive some amusement from that message and their ****ty, convoluted website.
Shame you can't help on that front, but maybe you can at least guide me on what should be normal flow of this procedure.
When one does OTA update unrooted (but with custom recovery), at the point that the phone reboots, it should not (in theory) boot into TWRP right? I would think just continue with update, and maybe that's why I would need to remove TWRP in favor of stock recovery.
It would be easier to attack it from that angle as opposed to their crappy win32 program. which they probably didn't pay the GoDaddy bill on.:laugh:
I don't even know why I'm bothering as it's just a backup phone now. I just find it ridiculous that I can get their last measly update either from Q or from device (ostensibly so long as custom recovery remains). Holy bejebus, updating Shamu is so painless (6.0.1)
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likely they have not updated their server side to to UEN0 from UEA2 for their craptacular tool which would explain that problem.
Curious, did you lose Band 12 with UEN0. I haven't heard anything positive from this most recent update that is giving me a headache to get to. Perhaps it's for naught. They don't even have a changelog do they. Meh... I'm going to forget about it until something notable comes along or maybe even just sell this thing while I might still get over a hundred.

tekka-maki said:
I haven't updated the build.prop, I doubt the OP has either.
'There is no greater software version available to upgrade your phone,actual version of your phone is the latest'
Hehe! Only thing that would make this funnier is if they misspelled 'version'. At least I can derive some amusement from that message and their ****ty, convoluted website.
Shame you can't help on that front, but maybe you can at least guide me on what should be normal flow of this procedure.
When one does OTA update unrooted (but with custom recovery), at the point that the phone reboots, it should not (in theory) boot into TWRP right? I would think just continue with update, and maybe that's why I would need to remove TWRP in favor of stock recovery.
It would be easier to attack it from that angle as opposed to their crappy win32 program. which they probably didn't pay the GoDaddy bill on.:laugh:
I don't even know why I'm bothering as it's just a backup phone now. I just find it ridiculous that I can get their last measly update either from Q or from device (ostensibly so long as custom recovery remains). Holy bejebus, updating Shamu is so painless (6.0.1)
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likely they have not updated their server side to to UEN0 from UEA2 for their craptacular tool which would explain that problem.
Curious, did you lose Band 12 with UEN0. I haven't heard anything positive from this most recent update that is giving me a headache to get to. Perhaps it's for naught. They don't even have a changelog do they. Meh... I'm going to forget about it until something notable comes along or maybe even just sell this thing while I might still get over a hundred.
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As I mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64967202&postcount=4 you CAN install an OTA update with twrp...it will install it just fine however at the completion of the update you will no longer HAVE twrp installed because it will have been overwritten with stock recovery. (it does that at the END) This will be apparent the NEXT time you try to load recovery. Where do you imagine the update is processed? It's processed by the recovery app...it can't be done inside the rom because files would be in use. The last version I ever ran was UER0..was not even aware UEN0 was out. As I indicated, I switched to a rom based on cyanogenmod with some features I wanted...if I was going to switch NOW I'd choose blisspop and it's the one I intend to install the next time I have to do a reinstall. I don't see why you fight on 5.02 when 5.1.1 is available in various flavors and with the ARDE NON OC Kernel is rock steady. If you made full backups of your device (ie dd images of ALL partitions using the Backupall bat file or shell script running around the forum restoring to a previous radio is as simple as reflashing the partition using fastboot commands.
The radio is stored in the "modem" partition fyi.

famewolf said:
As I mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64967202&postcount=4 you CAN install an OTA update with twrp...it will install it just fine however at the completion of the update you will no longer HAVE twrp installed because it will have been overwritten with stock recovery. (it does that at the END) This will be apparent the NEXT time you try to load recovery. Where do you imagine the update is processed? It's processed by the recovery app...it can't be done inside the rom because files would be in use. The last version I ever ran was UER0..was not even aware UEN0 was out. As I indicated, I switched to a rom based on cyanogenmod with some features I wanted...if I was going to switch NOW I'd choose blisspop and it's the one I intend to install the next time I have to do a reinstall. I don't see why you fight on 5.02 when 5.1.1 is available in various flavors and with the ARDE NON OC Kernel is rock steady. If you made full backups of your device (ie dd images of ALL partitions using the Backupall bat file or shell script running around the forum restoring to a previous radio is as simple as reflashing the partition using fastboot commands.
The radio is stored in the "modem" partition fyi.
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So where is the latest update to flash with twrp (good dry run for me should a decent upgrade come out that isn't UEN0)? I just went with UER0 posted on yer thread thr with all the megaupload firmwares & flash restored system & boot (after full wipe); as an aside, it took, & I still have TWRP in tact. I'm well aware of your fastboot method & orig backup of ALL partitions. Seemed like a waste of space at the time, still kinda does.
Regarding your rhetorical question, I was referencing Alcatel's w32 Q tool. It seemingly wasn't updated to be keyed in on the latest update either. No wait, it said the same 'no greater version' crap even when I restored the original 6045i US system/boot fw from twrp, lmao

tekka-maki said:
So where is the latest update to flash with twrp (good dry run for me should a decent upgrade come out that isn't UEN0)? I just went with UER0 posted on yer thread thr with all the megaupload firmwares & flash restored system & boot (after full wipe); as an aside, it took, & I still have TWRP in tact. I'm well aware of your fastboot method & orig backup of ALL partitions. Seemed like a waste of space at the time, still kinda does.
Regarding your rhetorical question, I was referencing Alcatel's w32 Q tool. It seemingly wasn't updated to be keyed in on the latest update either. No wait, it said the same 'no greater version' crap even when I restored the original 6045i US system/boot fw from twrp, lmao
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Why are you assuming I should know where the latest and greatest update for stock should be? Updates are customized based on the rom version you are running at the time you submit a request. I've already stated I'm using a 3rd party rom and using an OS that doesn't allow me to run their software. You consider my recommendations a waste of time so I'll quit making them and continue using my perfectly working device on 5.1.1.

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Why are you assuming I should know where the latest and greatest update for stock should be? Updates are customized based on the rom version you are running at the time you submit a request. I've already stated I'm using a 3rd party rom and using an OS that doesn't allow me to run their software. You consider my recommendations a waste of time so I'll quit making them and continue using my perfectly working device on 5.1.1.
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Omfg buddy, you said, '... you CAN install an OTA update with twrp' ; all I did was point out that I flashed previous updates (presumably the same way you're talking about), TWRP remained in tact afterward, & asked you to follow through with that point with, you know, the actual update in question here that defies many of your assertions. One of your recommendations is broken (Q), the other is hindsight (full backup) & last (update via TWRP) seemingly not feasible (unless someone were to submit updated /system) . Anyway it's all a moot point now since we're just measuring our junk.
I'm tickled you're running 5.1.1, as you've said repeatedly... I tried it briefly on Shamu & was happy to leave the LP quagmire all together & get to 6.0.1. Sufficed to say, there isn't anything perfect about this device or 5.1.1, which is why I'll leave as is & sell it. :good:
Thanks anyway.

How do I turn my VZW into a normal phone?

Hi,
A couple of years ago I bought my HTC One m8 via eBay. It did say it was a VZW one, but me not being a US citizen nor living in the US, it didn't set off any alarm for me...
And so it took me by surprise that I am unable to tether my internet connection via bluetooth nor wifi, and that VZW went the extra mile to disable the FM receiver. Further more, living outside the US, I'm still running the Kitkat version, since no OTA update can reach me
And now to my actual question - I have bought a sunshine licence and got it running but I am not sure what are the next steps. My goal is to get the regular stock ROM (perhaps still rooted), so ill be able to enjoy FM, tethering and regular updates.
I'll much appreciate your help, and though I'm sure this kind of question has already been asked, I was unable to find it.
Thanks,
Saar.

Guttmann said:
Hi,
A couple of years ago I bought my HTC One m8 via eBay. It did say it was a VZW one, but me not being a US citizen nor living in the US, it didn't set off any alarm for me...
And so it took me by surprise that I am unable to tether my internet connection via bluetooth nor wifi, and that VZW went the extra mile to disable the FM receiver. Further more, living outside the US, I'm still running the Kitkat version, since no OTA update can reach me
And now to my actual question - I have bought a sunshine licence and got it running but I am not sure what are the next steps. My goal is to get the regular stock ROM (perhaps still rooted), so ill be able to enjoy FM, tethering and regular updates.
I'll much appreciate your help, and though I'm sure this kind of question has already been asked, I was unable to find it.
Thanks,
Saar.
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If you are on KitKat you can get S-OFF using sunshine.
If you already bought a license then you may already be S-OFF. Check in bootloader. Power down device. Then turn back on using volume down + power to check in bootloader.
If you are S-OFF you can update to latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and flash a stock rooted ROM to enable tethering.
You could flash the RUU or flash firmware + ROM.

andybones said:
If you are on KitKat you can get S-OFF using sunshine.
If you already bought a license then you may already be S-OFF. Check in bootloader. Power down device. Then turn back on using volume down + power to check in bootloader.
If you are S-OFF you can update to latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and flash a stock rooted ROM to enable tethering.
You could flash the RUU or flash firmware + ROM.
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Thank you!
I'm also unable to connect to the LTE network, so I'm on 3G. What should I be looking for, if I want an RUU (I'm a total noob around the whole flashing and ROMing territory... seems to me the RUU is the "safer" bet), FM, tethring, LTE, and preferably staying with Sense? I read a bit about the GPe port, but I guess it wouldn't have Sense.
I'm sorry if that's the wrong place to ask.
Thanks!
Saar.

Guttmann said:
Thank you!
I'm also unable to connect to the LTE network, so I'm on 3G. What should I be looking for, if I want an RUU (I'm a total noob around the whole flashing and ROMing territory... seems to me the RUU is the "safer" bet), FM, tethring, LTE, and preferably staying with Sense? I read a bit about the GPe port, but I guess it wouldn't have Sense.
I'm sorry if that's the wrong place to ask.
Thanks!
Saar.
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I'm not sure about LTE, as you're not on Verizon network.
but GPe ROM is great now that we have the Marshmallow firmware.
FM Radio was removed from Verizon devices, but great Devs have gotten it working again I do believe.
Anyway, IF you are S-OFF, which you haven't confirmed yet, but I am going to assume you are, as if you aren't you shouldn't have any issues getting to S-OFF (and for $25 it's very much worth it).
Ok, once you are confirmed S-OFF, you want to flash the new MM firmware.
This can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62734094&postcount=2
flash this one:
"6.21.605.3_FULL_firmware.zip"
You will need an SD-Card or know how to use adb - guide will be in thread I linked above.
After you are on the latest firmware, you want to fastboot flash the latest TWRP custom recovery found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2717928
Then you can flash a stock MM ROM, a GPe ROM, or a custom MM ROM.

andybones said:
I'm not sure about LTE, as you're not on Verizon network.
but GPe ROM is great now that we have the Marshmallow firmware.
FM Radio was removed from Verizon devices, but great Devs have gotten it working again I do believe.
Anyway, IF you are S-OFF, which you haven't confirmed yet, but I am going to assume you are, as if you aren't you shouldn't have any issues getting to S-OFF (and for $25 it's very much worth it).
Ok, once you are confirmed S-OFF, you want to flash the new MM firmware.
This can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62734094&postcount=2
flash this one:
"6.21.605.3_FULL_firmware.zip"
You will need an SD-Card or know how to use adb - guide will be in thread I linked above.
After you are on the latest firmware, you want to fastboot flash the latest TWRP custom recovery found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2717928
Then you can flash a stock MM ROM, a GPe ROM, or a custom MM ROM.
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Thanks!
Oh, right, I forgot to mention I've achieved S-Off. Shouldn't I use the m8vzw_AllInOne_Firmware first? I'm real scared getting my phone bricked..

Guttmann said:
Thanks!
Oh, right, I forgot to mention I've achieved S-Off. Shouldn't I use the m8vzw_AllInOne_Firmware first? I'm real scared getting my phone bricked..
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I wouldn't steer you the wrong way.
If you read closely that's for Lollipop, we're want Marshmallow

andybones said:
I wouldn't steer you the wrong way.
If you read closely that's for Lollipop, we're want Marshmallow
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after fastboot of firmware the phone is stuck on the htc powered by android screen... IT wont shut down nor power on. just stuck on it

Guttmann said:
after fastboot of firmware the phone is stuck on the htc powered by android screen... IT wont shut down nor power on. just stuck on it
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This is because you only flashed the Marshmallow firmware, but are not on a Marshmallow ROM.
You want to hold volume up + volume down + power for about 10-15 seconds, the phone will reboot, let go of all except volume down, this will get you back into bootloader.
Now you will need to flash the TWRP custom recovery I linked to you above.
Then in TWRP recovery you will flash the Marshmallow ROM of your choice.
There are a number of great ROMs out that support Marshmallow, and I'll be kind enough to link you all of them.
Lyapota Jazz #10 Marshmallow - SENSE ROM
- Lyapota is one of the nicest and smartest Developers.
-- his MODs are found in many many ROMs, including mine, he used to put out MOD Packs, but now he releases ROMs, and they are top notch, I highly suggest one of these
Lyapota Blues #021 Marshmallow - Google Play Edition ROM
- again one of the best ROMs you can flash, this one is Google Play Edition, the one above this is Sense.
Google Play Edition Marshmallow 6.0 MRA58K.H10
- stock based ROM ported from the HTC One M8 Google Play Edition Phone with Verizon support.
Pure Stock Verizon Marshmallow ROM
- stock pure ROM made from the latest Verizon Marshmallow OTA
-- the best choice if you want something stock
ViperOne Marshmallow
- one of the most customization Sense ROMs ever made.
-- also is very stable, but this has basically every tweak you can dream or think of, worth messing around with.

andybones said:
This is because you only flashed the Marshmallow firmware, but are not on a Marshmallow ROM.
You want to hold volume up + volume down + power for about 10-15 seconds, the phone will reboot, let go of all except volume down, this will get you back into bootloader.
Now you will need to flash the TWRP custom recovery I linked to you above.
Then in TWRP recovery you will flash the Marshmallow ROM of your choice.
There are a number of great ROMs out that support Marshmallow, and I'll be kind enough to link you all of them.
Lyapota Jazz #10 Marshmallow - SENSE ROM
- Lyapota is one of the nicest and smartest Developers.
-- his MODs are found in many many ROMs, including mine, he used to put out MOD Packs, but now he releases ROMs, and they are top notch, I highly suggest one of these
Lyapota Blues #021 Marshmallow - Google Play Edition ROM
- again one of the best ROMs you can flash, this one is Google Play Edition, the one above this is Sense.
Google Play Edition Marshmallow 6.0 MRA58K.H10
- stock based ROM ported from the HTC One M8 Google Play Edition Phone with Verizon support.
Pure Stock Verizon Marshmallow ROM
- stock pure ROM made from the latest Verizon Marshmallow OTA
-- the best choice if you want something stock
ViperOne Marshmallow
- one of the most customization Sense ROMs ever made.
-- also is very stable, but this has basically every tweak you can dream or think of, worth messing around with.
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Iv'e flashed TWRP but am unable to load into it... I keep on ending either in the regulare recovery mode or the white screen. Any thoughts?

Guttmann said:
Iv'e flashed TWRP but am unable to load into it... I keep on ending either in the regulare recovery mode or the white screen. Any thoughts?
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doesn't sound as if it flashed correctly.
can i see the output of the cmd?

andybones said:
doesn't sound as if it flashed correctly.
can i see the output of the cmd?
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some progress... Ive managed to load TWRP. but how do I flash the rom so i could see it in twrp?

Guttmann said:
some progress... Ive managed to load TWRP. but how do I flash the rom so i could see it in twrp?
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UPDATE: got the zip file on the phone, installed the ROM. - and now it goes straight into hboot everytime i try to boot the phone

Guttmann said:
UPDATE: got the zip file on the phone, installed the ROM. - and now it goes straight into hboot everytime i try to boot the phone
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I need more info, how are you flashing the ROM. is it saying successful after flashing, which ROM are you flashing? are you wiping before?
I just put the rom onto a sdcard, find the rom on sdcard in TWRP, wipe and flash.
as long as you are on the correct MM firmware, and one of the linked MM ROMs there won't be any issue.
I've tested each ROM I posted for you to make sure to run into as little issues as possible.
that or you can always flash the RUU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...pment/stock-m-firmware-nand-recovery-t3330972

andybones said:
I need more info, how are you flashing the ROM. is it saying successful after flashing, which ROM are you flashing? are you wiping before?
I just put the rom onto a sdcard, find the rom on sdcard in TWRP, wipe and flash.
as long as you are on the correct MM firmware, and one of the linked MM ROMs there won't be any issue.
I've tested each ROM I posted for you to make sure to run into as little issues as possible.
that or you can always flash the RUU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...pment/stock-m-firmware-nand-recovery-t3330972
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I really appreciate your help!
Thats the ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ment/rom-vzw-stock-gpe-5-1-lmy47o-h9-t3212413
Does it matter if I put it on the internal or external storage?
It says everything was ok as far as the installation is concerned, but says "Failed to mount '/carrier' (Invalid argument" and "Failed to mount '/reserver' (Invalid argument"

Guttmann said:
I really appreciate your help!
Thats the ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ment/rom-vzw-stock-gpe-5-1-lmy47o-h9-t3212413
Does it matter if I put it on the internal or external storage?
It says everything was ok as far as the installation is concerned, but says "Failed to mount '/carrier' (Invalid argument" and "Failed to mount '/reserver' (Invalid argument"
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the failed to mount carrier could be the issue.
hmm.
try the lyapota blues ROM

andybones said:
the failed to mount carrier could be the issue.
hmm.
try the lyapota blues ROM
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i read online this error has something to do with the TWRP version, so i downgraded and it went away...
any how, I tried another ROM first, (dont remember which one now) and it seemed to work. It booted, asked me a couple of questions, and then went crazy, so I wiped it.
But now i cant seem to be able to copy the lypota zip to the SD card. Windows says it seems as if the device is unplugged or unresponsive... I made sure to wipe beforehand, but no luck.

Guttmann said:
i read online this error has something to do with the TWRP version, so i downgraded and it went away...
any how, I tried another ROM first, (dont remember which one now) and it seemed to work. It booted, asked me a couple of questions, and then went crazy, so I wiped it.
But now i cant seem to be able to copy the lypota zip to the SD card. Windows says it seems as if the device is unplugged or unresponsive... I made sure to wipe beforehand, but no luck.
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You want the latest TWRP3.0.0
If you can't figure out how to flash ROM, ID suggest running the RUU so you at least have a working device.
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OK.
So I switched back to the latest TWRP, and was able to upload lyapota's ROM and flash - and finally it worked!!!!! ? I'm not sure what the problem was with previous ROMs, but I'm happy it finally worked out.
Walking to University, listening to live FM radio and being able to share my mobile data with my tablet... Finally I got what I paid for.
Thank you!

hi, i saw what you dis for him, you are most kind, i was wondring if you could elp me too, i also bought a phone from ebay and also live outside the us, nd i cant seem to get te from my carrier wich is att mexico, ive flashed several roms after getting marshmallow from htc's software from my pc, today fastbooted baseband and nothing Please help, i can post any info of the phone that you like
thanks in advance
skp

pwnphone

has anyone built a pwnphone using hammerhead.....?:fingers-crossed:

No need to build. It is already availble as flashable zip

aciupapa said:
No need to build. It is already availble as flashable zip
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Where?

Rezei said:
Where?
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Well, I'm guessing from here:
https://wiki.pwnieexpress.com/index.php/Device_hammerhead
Got the link from here:
https://www.pwnieexpress.com/build-...c=214639368.1.1487445834135&__hsfp=3521502699
Since you didn't find it by yourself, and the link is a bit hidden, here it is:
https://android.pwnieexpress.com/builds/hammerhead/experimental/

https://android.pwnieexpress.com/builds/hammerhead/experimental/
Here

regarding pwnphone
Hello there,
i was trying to flash my nexus 5 using as mentioned in other threads . I have TWRP v2.7.0.0 . While flashing it gives error message of
"This package supports bootloader (s) : HHZ12h ; this device has bootloader HHZ20h . E : Error executing updater binary in zip....error flashing....".
need help
thnks

KUN 22 said:
Hello there,
i was trying to flash my nexus 5 using as mentioned in other threads . I have TWRP v2.7.0.0 . While flashing it gives error message of
"This package supports bootloader (s) : HHZ12h ; this device has bootloader HHZ20h . E : Error executing updater binary in zip....error flashing....".
need help
thnks
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Flash the apropriate bootloader. The HHZ12h bootloader is found in the stock LMY48B build. Get it here: https://developers.google.com/android/images
Flash it with the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

reply to ILLA
Thanks for the response I will try that before doing that I already wiped out my os in order to install that rom and i haven't created any backup ...so it is safe to do without os or i have to install any os first. Previously i was having marshmallow 6.0.1 if i want to flash it again than how.... thanks again

KUN 22 said:
Thanks for the response I will try that before doing that I already wiped out my os in order to install that rom and i haven't created any backup ...so it is safe to do without os or i have to install any os first. Previously i was having marshmallow 6.0.1 if i want to flash it again than how.... thanks again
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Yeah, I didn't cover that in my explanation, sorry. After flashing the new bootloader, DO NOT try to boot a ROM that the bootloader is not designed to handle. Since this is a Lollipop bootloader, Marshmellow shouldn't work and you shouldn't try to boot it.
The steps needed to install the ROM would be the following:
Wipe everything
Flash the bootloader
Install the new (pwn) ROM
So, if you want to go back to Marshmallow at any time, make sure that you have the latest bootloader which can be found in the latest build of the stock ROM for the Hammerhead going to the link in my previous reply and simply repeat the steps above.
Hope that helped you.

reply to ILA
TTTTThankss a lot. i successfully installed pwn legacy edition one thing I have a doubt do u have any idea whats the difference between aopp and legacy product download on pwn site?
previously it was showing some errors while installing both aopp experimental(as stated above) and legacy product for N5 but after downgrading bootloader it was successfully installed I havent tried that aopp experimental but if neccessary i will in future.
Just for knowledge how did you figure out that which bootloader is found in which stock?
thanks once again for your help

KUN 22 said:
TTTTThankss a lot. i successfully installed pwn legacy edition one thing I have a doubt do u have any idea whats the difference between aopp and legacy product download on pwn site?
previously it was showing some errors while installing both aopp experimental(as stated above) and legacy product for N5 but after downgrading bootloader it was successfully installed I havent tried that aopp experimental but if neccessary i will in future.
Just for knowledge how did you figure out that which bootloader is found in which stock?
thanks once again for your help
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No problem, glad I helped!
Well, only looking at the dates, I can see that the experimental product line is 5 days newer than the archive one. As for the specific differences, I really don't know since I've never used or followed this ROMs developement. If you are curious, you can always have a look at their Github repo and see what changes they made in that period.
As for finding the bootloader, I had a very short bootloader hunt myself the other day and found the easiest way to find the needed build is to use Google. In your specific case, just type in the search bar something like "nexus 5 HHZ12hr", and the first thing that pops out is the build number that I gave you.

ILA said:
No problem, glad I helped!
Well, only looking at the dates, I can see that the experimental product line is 5 days newer than the archive one. As for the specific differences, I really don't know since I've never used or followed this ROMs developement. If you are curious, you can always have a look at their Github repo and see what changes they made in that period.
As for finding the bootloader, I had a very short bootloader hunt myself the other day and found the easiest way to find the needed build is to use Google. In your specific case, just type in the search bar something like "nexus 5 HHZ12hr", and the first thing that pops out is the build number that I gave you.
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Thanks for your time and reply.gud luck

Stable image release
There should be no need to find a difference between the stable and unstable image. The stable would be released as an update, so it depends on what you'd prefer to do. Have the latest AOPP OS at the cost of needing to flash it on a Debian based Linux environment, or stick with a different ordeal and just flash using adb and TWRP but need to update your phone right away
The stable image is available here:
android(dot)pwnieexpress(dot)com/legacy/hammerhead/
Unstable has been provided in links from others, good luck

Hi, someone know if this ROM continuous received updates from the pwn community? Thanks

c3ph3u5 said:
Hi, someone know if this ROM continuous received updates from the pwn community? Thanks
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Hello there, I was too waiting for the updates of this ROM. I crosschecked their website what i found new was they have switched fully to software side for building more ROM that can be compatible to other devices. I sent them mail earlier and they replied that "We have no intention of performing any further development of the mobile line, other than what has already been made available on the Wiki page at wiki.pwnieexpress.com".

KUN 22 said:
Hello there, I was too waiting for the updates of this ROM. I crosschecked their website what i found new was they have switched fully to software side for building more ROM that can be compatible to other devices. I sent them mail earlier and they replied that "We have no intention of performing any further development of the mobile line, other than what has already been made available on the Wiki page at wiki.pwnieexpress.com".
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That's a shame, seeing as they were starting to gain alot of attention from the MR. Robot gig, I found this to be a bit unexpected

BearOfXDA said:
There should be no need to find a difference between the stable and unstable image. The stable would be released as an update, so it depends on what you'd prefer to do. Have the latest AOPP OS at the cost of needing to flash it on a Debian based Linux environment, or stick with a different ordeal and just flash using adb and TWRP but need to update your phone right away
The stable image is available here:
android(dot)pwnieexpress(dot)com/legacy/hammerhead/
Unstable has been provided in links from others, good luck
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android(dot)pwnieexpress(dot)com/legacy/hammerhead/ is not working
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hi ,
i have installed it and its working also but i have a different problem with the ROM / phone.
the rom keeps randomly restarting am not able to fix this is this happening with any one else ( not any fix time some times in 3 hrs some times 6 some times even in a day )
please help in finding a solution i have already tested other custom ROM and stock Rom this issue dose not happen with them
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Bos3Mq said:
That's a shame, seeing as they were starting to gain alot of attention from the MR. Robot gig, I found this to be a bit unexpected
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cant we try updating the rom ( like rom build)

Here do you find the files for the Pwnphone 2015 Gold edition.
Just install adb & fastboot and make 'flash.sh' with
chmod +x
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executable.
You have to run the bash script with sudo..
https://github.com/thehackingsage/pwnphone

does anyone know how to get a TP-Link TL-WN722N V3.2 High-Gain Wireless USB Adapter to work with either the newest Kali Nethunter or Pwnphone 2015 Gold Edition? I have a Nexus 5 (Hammerhead), an OTG cable, Flashdrives, ADB/Fastboot drivers, Galliumos (Linux Distro made for chromebooks) and ofcourse the adapter. i am hoping to have aircrack-ng fully functional any help would be greatly appreciated on making the adapter compatible

Can the Verizon variant be flashed with the tmobile firmware???

Just got a note edge for verizon but was wondering if it can be flashed with other us carrier variants after being turned into developer version.

Yes you can, since a dev edition now. YMMV depending on the rom. I have a USC and often use Verizon based ROMs, but TMO ROMs work too. Might need some trials & good luck ? edit :beware flashing odin based roms, can relock or brick... !

unimatrix725 said:
Yes you can, since a dev edition now. YMMV depending on the rom. I have a USC and often use Verizon based ROMs, but TMO ROMs work too. Might need some trials & good luck ? edit :beware flashing odin based roms, can relock or brick... !
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what you mean with dev edition .my phone from verizon can i do it

I thought u said u had already converted to Vzw dev edition. If yes then follow cook directions for the rom u want. Example if it says Requires MM baseband then make sure you have the Verizon mm bb. Them flash your rom (twrp is standard nowadays) . typically u need a good kernel,so if rom doesn't have one or it's not working make sure u have a compatible version to flash from recovery. My N.E. is finicky w/ kernels. I currently use AKLU on Nougat AOKP ROM, by @AlaskaLinuxUser (very talented) . I recall LineageOS was alright, but something I didn't like? On MM I always had to flash Emotion-TW-stable-MM-r26-RC1-SM-N915 p or f (can't remember) after rom flash. I think I have posted somewhere on xda about this.
If I am not remembering correctly (YOU DONT HAVE DEV ED/? Bootloader) this is extremely dangerous! Always be cautious with any rom that needs to be flashed with Odin. These almost always have Bootloaders inside and will undo your dev edition mod, perhaps even brick phone. Regardless I would find the thread around here on Making a unbrick/debrick image just in case.
Its allot of trial and error really. Everything you need to know is in the threads somewhere. I'm so scatter brained IDK if anyone could understand if I do write a guide.
EDIT*** Iwas originally referring to @zidemizar post.He followed another thread converting his VZW into a VZW Dev Edition therefore his is unlocked! Beware if u haven't ?!

unimatrix725 said:
I thought u said u had already converted to Vzw dev edition. If yes then follow cook directions for the rom u want. Example if it says Requires MM baseband then make sure you have the Verizon mm bb. Them flash your rom (twrp is standard nowadays) . typically u need a good kernel,so if rom doesn't have one or it's not working make sure u have a compatible version to flash from recovery. My N.E. is finicky w/ kernels. I currently use AKLU on Nougat AOKP ROM, by @AlaskaLinuxUser (very talented) . I recall LineageOS was alright, but something I didn't like? On MM I always had to flash Emotion-TW-stable-MM-r26-RC1-SM-N915 p or f (can't remember) after rom flash. I think I have posted somewhere on xda about this.
If I am not remembering correctly (YOU DONT HAVE DEV ED/ Bootloader) this is extremely dangerous! Always be cautious with any rom that needs to be flashed with Odin. These almost always have Bootloaders inside and will undo your dev edition mod, perhaps even brick phone. Regardless I would find the thread around here on Making a unbrick/debrick image just in case.
Its allot of trial and error really. Everything you need to know is in the threads somewhere. I'm so scatter brained IDK if anyone could understand if I do write a guide.
EDIT*** Iwas originally referring to @zidemizar post.He followed another thread converting his VZW into a VZW Dev Edition therefore his is unlocked! Beware if u haven't !
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can you give me link how can i unlock bootloader and root and turn it to dev edition
if it bricked can i return it back

[ROM][LG Aristo] --- iPioneer Stock v1 --- [LGMS210][10i]

iPioneer Stock v1 for LG Aristo (LGMS210)(10i)
Disclaimer:
/***
* Your warranty is void now (and I'm sure it was void before this process).
* I am not responsible for hard or soft bricked devices, boot loops, dead or corrupt sd cards, strange behavior or you getting a heart attack 'cuz your youtube app is not working properly.
* YOU and only YOU are choosing to make these modifications, do not blame on me.... I will just ignore you.
***/
This rom is a stock rom and is almost 100% stock but it comes without dm-verity to avoid boot problems in case you want to preserve your custom recovery.
This rom is meant to be used in case of emergency, give a fresh start to your device, restore your device in case of corruption or just to play around.
I have tested this rom on my own device and everything is working properly.
Please check the specifications at the end of this op.
Requisites:
New assert-fixed twrp version forked from messi's twrp
Note: All the credit for twrp goes to @messi2050, this is just an assert revision of the current twrp made from messi. It will be deleted as soon as we get an updated version with the right assert tags.
Installation steps
Download the new assert-twrp version and flash it as you would normally do it.
Standard Wipe (factory reset) and Format Data are optional (unless you have a non-stock based rom installed already). If you want a full fresh start you should format data, reboot into recovery again and do an standard wipe x3.
Install the rom.
Download files:
New assert-fixed twrp version: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195921266
Rom: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634786356
Device: LG Aristo
Model: LGMS210
Code Name: lv3
Carrier: MetroPCS
Android version: 7.0
Software version: MS21010i
Patch level: April 1, 2017
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Update
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Please read requisites and download the new file using the new link.
With this new assert-fixed version of the current twrp made from messi we can now avoid issues flashing the original iPioneer Rom.
NOTE: This will only work on MetroPCS, not sure about tmobile, I will try to make it for both carriers...

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Screens if you can?

bwinbig_87 said:
Screens if you can?
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I think you mean screenshot right??
I usually don't take screenshots on my stock roms, basicly because there is nothing new/fancy to show. It is stock and it'll look the same as when you buyed your phone, with the same default wallpaper and apps...
I take screenshots in my slim versions (wich I will start soon).

For some reason doing the Vol - and Power does the same wipe problem as in Messi's V1 of twrp for me. Am i doing something wrong?

Lgms210 custom roms
My name is red208 and I just want to know if there is a custom ROM for MetroPCS LG ms210 preferably like Resurrection Remix I also want to know if this stock
ROM right here is at all any different form the way metro does it? Im really trying to bypass the 8 gig hotspot restrictions that metro has so it can be a truly unlimited hotspot and i know the easiest way to do that is too just Flash a custom rom plz help me??!!?

bwinbig_87 said:
For some reason doing the Vol - and Power does the same wipe problem as in Messi's V1 of twrp for me. Am i doing something wrong?
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You mean that you power off your device and the use the Volume Key and Power hit yes twice, right???
If that is the case you could try flashing DM-Verity or SuperSu again to avoid that little bootloop. Or you can just stick (like me) to do and ADB REBOOT RECOVERY.
Please notice that I never mentioned that the bug-fixed twrp was intended for this bootloop/reset issue, it just correct some asserts problems that block our devices from installing this rom and any other room with the right and original asserts.

red208 said:
My name is red208 and I just want to know if there is a custom ROM for MetroPCS LG ms210 preferably like Resurrection Remix I also want to know if this stock
ROM right here is at all any different form the way metro does it? Im really trying to bypass the 8 gig hotspot restrictions that metro has so it can be a truly unlimited hotspot and i know the easiest way to do that is too just Flash a custom rom plz help me??!!?
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Question 1: There is not at the moment, I will start with Leaneage OS after doing my slim version. I don't know how many time it will take as this is my second device and I am just playing around with it (my V20 give me more pleasure).
Question 2: Stock means Stock... Nothing new nor fancy, same setup, apps, etc.... I mention on the OP what this rom porpuse is.
Hotspot issue: not all the time depends on a custom rom, this is my first device with metropcs service, I don't know if they sync your hotspot usage with their servers. If they do you are not going to be able to bypass that. Any ways my slim version it would get rid of plenty of bloatware and it may work if they depend on the main app on the device.

red208 said:
My name is red208 and I just want to know if there is a custom ROM for MetroPCS LG ms210 preferably like Resurrection Remix I also want to know if this stock
ROM right here is at all any different form the way metro does it? Im really trying to bypass the 8 gig hotspot restrictions that metro has so it can be a truly unlimited hotspot and i know the easiest way to do that is too just Flash a custom rom plz help me??!!?
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The hotspot will be monitored regardless of if you're using a stock room or custom. The only difference being that on a custom rom, you won't receive a notification stating you went over 8 gigs. Once you hit the 8 gig limit, your hotspot speed will be slowed down.
Also, when you go over your 8 gigs of high-speed hotspot it won't reset at the beginning of your pay period, but exactly a month (to the day) after you went over.
So say your pay period is the 5th and you go over your limit on the 4th. You'd have to wait until the 4th of the following month before you get high speed back.
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xtremelora said:
Question 1: There is not at the moment, I will start with Leaneage OS after doing my slim version. I don't know how many time it will take as this is my second device and I am just playing around with it (my V20 give me more pleasure).
Question 2: Stock means Stock... Nothing new nor fancy, same setup, apps, etc.... I mention on the OP what this rom porpuse is.
Hotspot issue: not all the time depends on a custom rom, this is my first device with metropcs service, I don't know if they sync your hotspot usage with their servers. If they do you are not going to be able to bypass that. Any ways my slim version it would get rid of plenty of bloatware and it may work if they depend on the main app on the device.
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I was just about to ask if your slim rom would be a debloat, but now I know. So good look there.
Also, if and when you get down on lineage. I'll be more than happy to test, I had been working on it myself before I blew up my hard drive. So I'd rather help then be a sponge.

Im also willing to test.

Ufffff...
Ok guys... After several days testing / building the slim version I am getting really frustated and dissapointed...
Everytime something goes wrong there is no way to boot into recovery mode using hard keys, that only makes twrp wipe and reboot but not entering on the complete twrp options. So everytime that I flash the test .zip of the slim version and I get an error before actually booting completely into the normal system I have to go to Mocosoft (windows) and use LGUP to flash the .kdz and start from scratch all over.
I hate to have to reboot my laptop and use Mocosoft, I really hate not been able to reboot in recovery mode as in other LG devices with the hardkeys.
I guess is another limitation of the actuall twrp version that we have, maybe we will have to wait for an updated twrp version to avoid all this trauma.
Right now I feel like I'm done with this device, I have used LGUP around 15 times in 3-5 days just because I can no go into twrp.
If this is happening with a stock based slim version I don't want to think about building/testing lineageos.
If you know an option to go to twrp version after a corrupted/incomplete system tell me about please. I have used the followings procedure but not success:
1.- Hardkeys (just makes twrp wipe the system).
2.- Fastboot boot twrp.img (command fails).
3.- Flashing original twrp (from messi) and then the flashing back the bug-fixed twrp (forked from messi) and trying to reproduce the first boot taking out the battery and using hardkeys (no luck, still wipes the system and reboot by it self).
Sorry guys, I think I will stop for a few days... Maybe I need to go out and have a little fun and come back...

Lgms210
any luck?

n33b said:
any luck?
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Actually yes...
@messi2050 already builded an updated twrp version avoiding problems with the Hardkeys...
So now I can continue with the test and after that with Lineage if no body build it first... :laugh:

xtremelora said:
Actually yes...
@messi2050 already builded an updated twrp version avoiding problems with the Hardkeys...
So now I can continue with the test and after that with Lineage if no body build it first... :laugh:
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I hope you can success with lineage 14.1, i wasn't able to make it boot on the stylo 2 plus since ms210 and ms550 are almost the same if you managed to boot it then I'm sure it will work on the stylo too, good luck.

I know it's really late, but I was just gonna say build a version of your rom with the flags for Messi's twrp and just use that to flash.
Either way, I'm glad you managed to sort the shiz out and I'm wishing you the best of luck with development.

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I know it's really late, but I was just gonna say build a version of your rom with the flags for Messi's twrp and just use that to flash.
Either way, I'm glad you managed to sort the shiz out and I'm wishing you the best of luck with development.
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???
I don't get it?
You mean the asserts right?
I haven't test the new twrp version of messi (no free time), so you are telling me that the new version still have the wrong flags?
I usually don't remove the CORRECT flags from my roms (a Tmo user could flash the metropcs and cause a brick/softbrick for example) to avoid user's mistakes/misread...

xtremelora said:
???
I don't get it?
You mean the asserts right?
I haven't test the new twrp version of messi (no free time), so you are telling me that the new version still have the wrong flags?
I usually don't remove the CORRECT flags from my roms (a Tmo user could flash the metropcs and cause a brick/softbrick for example) to avoid user's mistakes/misread...
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The new version has the correct flags. I never said it didn't.
I'm saying that a twrp can be created with unified flags allowing a room to be shared between devices without having to build between the lv3 and the aristo. Sorta like what had been done with the LG Leon a couple years ago.
Instead of using the h or Ms flags relating to model number, you can use the consistent board config as the basis.
Either way, the only way someone could brick or soft brick from this method is if it were like the S4 situation where you have to flash the carrier specific kernel version for the device. Like using the At&t rom on the Verizon s4 will cause a soft brick until you flash the Verizon s4 kernel.
This is only just an idea in response to you having to go back and forth (before you got the updated twrp) on recovery versions during your tests

OP updated to link and point to the new and updated twrp version from messi.
You guys no longer need the bug-fixed twrp version as before.
Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk

xtremelora said:
OP updated to link and point to the new and updated twrp version from messi.
You guys no longer need the bug-fixed twrp version as before.
Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk
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Can you do me a solid, sorry if I'm turning into an annoyance. Add "lg aristo" into either the thread tags or into the thread name itself. It'll add the thread into the Aristo board for easier access and make this easier to find. I recommended your rom to another user who had no idea what I was even talking about. (So I shared the link if you don't mind me doing so)