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To all devs out there ,im been trying to root the hero for a week now ,ive tried every guide going also the gold card with 10 different sd cards with no luck.the rom what ive got is the release 2.73.405.66 rom.it has the new nboot is thats why i cant flash.is there any way i can wipe all date and software so i will have nothing on the phone and then install an earlier rom, its just an idea as im starting to lose it with this fone.i hope someone can help me or do i have to wait for the official update from htc
with this rom version you need to create a goldcard and downgrade your rom before you can install a custom rom. if you have problems with the goldcard you should be more specific.
waiting for the update doesn't seem like the best idea, because it might take some until a security flaw is found that allows to root the rom when already installed on the phone. if you have the custom recovery image you will be able to install the (pre-rooted) update short time after it was released.
You should be able to use fastboot for this issue.
Search around the forums, (also http://hero.modaco.com) and read about it.
All you need is the fasboot tool, a usb cable and the "debugging mode" switched on at ur phone...
everytime i create the gold card and try to downgrade the rom it states boot error 140.i follow the guides very indepth i get the serial number from the sdcard than i reverse the string and then replace the first two numbers or letters with 2 zeros how can you tell when the goldcard is on the sdcard.when i replace the sdcard back in sdcard reader it states that the folder is empty.im quite clued up on winmo but android is giving me a headache
wouldn't the fastboot give you the "remote: not allowed" error?
anyway, you can try:
start your phone by holding back and pushing power, you should see three skating androids. put recovery image in the folder where your fastboot.exe is, open terminal and go to that folder and type:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.3.1.img
if that works report back.
for the goldcard i can't help, never did it.
at last im rooted thanks for for the help .the way i did
(with the phone in normal mode)
1) Connect your Hero via usb to your pc/mac/...
2) Open Command Prompt ->
Put in the following text ->
C:\Users\Username> cd\
C:\>cd android\tools\
C:\>android\tools>adb push recovery-RA-Hero-v1.5.3.1.img /sdcard/recovery-RA-Hero-v1.5.3.1.img
C:\>android\tools>adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-Hero-v1.5.3.1.img
3) JOB DONE!
rednose30 said:
at last im rooted thanks for for the help .the way i did
(with the phone in normal mode)
1) Connect your Hero via usb to your pc/mac/...
2) Open Command Prompt ->
Put in the following text ->
C:\Users\Username> cd\
C:\>cd android\tools\
C:\>android\tools>adb push recovery-RA-Hero-v1.5.3.1.img /sdcard/recovery-RA-Hero-v1.5.3.1.img
C:\>android\tools>adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-Hero-v1.5.3.1.img
3) JOB DONE!
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I guys, I seem to be having the same issue as the OP. Having tried the above it tells me that there is an error writing recovery: Permission denied. Any idea how to solve this?
Thanks!
mjames_84 said:
I guys, I seem to be having the same issue as the OP. Having tried the above it tells me that there is an error writing recovery: Permission denied. Any idea how to solve this?
Thanks!
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Getting exactly the same. Tried the goldcard method numerous times using 3 different cards and always get the bootloader 140 error. Tried the above with same errors... very frustrating!
Mine is a UK T-Mobile G2 with build number 2.73.110.26, any suggestions gratefully tried!
Edit: Finally managed to sort it. I was using "RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_1.76.405.1_R3_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe" - this didnt work. Once I found and tried RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe it all clicked into place!
Thanks for all the info provided on these forums, cheers!
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Getting exactly the same. Tried the goldcard method numerous times using 3 different cards and always get the bootloader 140 error. Tried the above with same errors... very frustrating!
Mine is a UK T-Mobile G2 with build number 2.73.110.26, any suggestions gratefully tried!
Edit: Finally managed to sort it. I was using "RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_1.76.405.1_R3_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe" - this didnt work. Once I found and tried RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe it all clicked into place!
Thanks for all the info provided on these forums, cheers!
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Hi
I have tried making a goldcard, and installed via. the RUU shown here.. 405.5 .. but then I tried using Flashrec to get another recovery image, it failed making the first step...
So is my phone rooted or did something go wrong ?
the phone is still unfortunately not rooted. I would've tried the fastboot method
Sent from my HTC Hero using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
just curious but did anyone just try to flash the older version without bothering with the goldcard...i dun know what i did to my htc hero orange but when i was researching i was told i needed to downgrade to root. I tried to take a long shot and used htc sync and old orange ruu..and somehow it just downgraded itself.... i know it might not help but its a long shot!
nicknyhk said:
just curious but did anyone just try to flash the older version without bothering with the goldcard...i dun know what i did to my htc hero orange but when i was researching i was told i needed to downgrade to root. I tried to take a long shot and used htc sync and old orange ruu..and somehow it just downgraded itself.... i know it might not help but its a long shot!
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Very similar story. I did make a goldcard but hadn't got as far as finding out how to extract the update.zip out of the RUU exe, in order to use it. I tried running the RUU to see what would happen & my Hero downgraded.
I am trying to root my Dream I just bought. I am in Italy for 5 months. I have the HTC Hero by Sprint and I have rooted the Hero twice. So I have a good idea of what I am doing.
I have searched and read for 4 days now and to no avail can not get it.
That being said I need some help. Here are the specs:
Dream PVT 32B Ship S-ON
HBOOT 1.38.0000 (DREA20000)
CPLD-4
RADIO-2.22.16.19
FEB 28 2009,28:40:30
Model number - HTC_Dream
Firmware V 1.1
Basedband version 62.41S.20.13U_2.22.16.19
Kernal Version - 2.6.25-deb9915c [email protected] #11
Build Nubmer 1.58.901.2 Plat-1.0_gms-138112 CL#13773 release-keys
Can I get directions on which Recovery to flash and how to?
I have tried loading Cyanogen's Recovery 1.4
I can not find Haykuro's root kit download.
I have tried loading from Terminal Emulator
I have tried telnetd with a telnet app
I have tried the French version: http://wiki.smartphonefrance.info/fi...-htcdream.ashx
All with no success.
When trying from the cmd line: adb shell I get the $. And I put fastboot boot recovery.img it come back with accessed denied.
I type in SU and is says denied.
Same thing from the Terminal.
Any help would be MUCH MUCH grateful.
Thank you in advance from a 5 year user and hacker of HTC phones.
Davedug
You are not on RC29/RC7. The security flaw we exploit in order to root our phones has been fixed in every firmware update. Follow this guide for help:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod
Thank you. I will take a look and get back to you.
Thank you so much. It really does mean a lot. I hate not having 2.1. Had it in the states on my Hero. Now I want it in Italy.
Still a problem...
Followed the directions.
I did a fresh format of FAT32.
Downloaded the Europe (since i bought the phone in Italy) and I Decided to download the US....You will see why later.
It goes through the following setup once i hit camera button and power and then action button to start update:
Parsing DREAIMG.nbh
1 -7 some info...yada yada
Do you want to start update?
Yes i do.
Then it says:
Update is in progress……
Reading images……
Then it says:
Update in progress….
Checking Signature…..
Comes back with:
Model ID incorrect!
Update Fail!
Do you want to reboot device?
What is wrong? Thank you in advance for you help.
Did you use RC29 or RC7? Whichever you used, it's the wrong one for your reason, use the other.
I tried the RC7 first got the response posted.
Then I tried the RC29 and got the same response. So both of them are not working for me. Any thought? And I reformatted both times. Just to make sure. Thank you for your much appreciated help.
Ok, when you are flashing the DREAIMG.nbh deal first, right?
flashing....
correct. i format the card to fat32. then i move the europe version and rename it correctly because the nbh is wrong. and when i try to flash it goes throgh the steps to the point of installing and give the error message. any thoughts on model nubere? i posted most of the phone detail. whay else do i need? thank you.
Italian Dream....
Still having issues and not able to downgrade my Italian Dream. Really need some help. When I try the RC7 is says wrong Model ID. Any thoughts?
davedug said:
Still having issues and not able to downgrade my Italian Dream. Really need some help. When I try the RC7 is says wrong Model ID. Any thoughts?
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Hello davedug,
Try to follow this wiki:
http://www.androidiani.com/wiki/Pagina_principale
Happy rooting!
Idk
fastboot...
The post says to put in fastboot and attach to your computer. Problem is that when I do this the computer does not recognize. So I go to the usb page to download and its an dead link. I tried finding the usb driver but not succesful. Any thoughts?
USB...
So i decided to use my Macbook pro and still nothing. It recognizes the device when its not in fastboot mode.
I typed in fastboot just like the directions said and nothing really happened. So i decided to try and to the recovery. Typed in fastboot boot recovery.img and it said cannot load image. Then i went into adb shell and put su just for the fun of it and it said access denied.
Any thoughts?
Any Thoughts?
Any Thoughts?
You are probably going to need a goldcard then. Check either the rogers threads or the magic threads for more info on how to do that.
gold card
Tried the gold card approach. When I put the phone in fastboot mode and attach it to my computer it is not recognized under adb devices. I have been looking for a good download link for the usb driver for that mode. I even tried it on my mac. Mac could only see it when the phone was in normal mode using adb devices. In fast boot its not recognizable. Any thoughts or links for the usb?
Hey guys, I originally posted this question in the unrevoked thread, but figured more people might want to know the answer to this question.
Anyway, is there any known way to obtain and reflash the stock recovery image in the event that we wanted to return the phone for warranty or exchange purposes?
Get the original ROM from here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/
What about for the Evo 4G?
I was torn whether to start a new thread in the Evo 4G section, or just reuse this current one. Obviously, you can tell which one I chose.
Atlas15 said:
Get the original ROM from here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/
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Doesn't seem to work.. Everytime I launch it, it says 'ERROR [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR' but my device shows up if I do 'adb devices'
I get the same error when I boot into fastboot, as the website suggests. The phone shows up in 'fastboot devices' but I still get the same error 170.
Any suggestions?
edit: read on the hero forum that the ruu's don't work in win7 for some reason, going to try it in vmware with winxp.
edit2: That did the trick. I was able to flash the stock rom under WinXP Pro 32bit from VMWare, which loaded up the stock rom plus stock recovery. Excellent
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Doesn't seem to work.. Everytime I launch it, it says 'ERROR [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR' but my device shows up if I do 'adb devices'
I get the same error when I boot into fastboot, as the website suggests. The phone shows up in 'fastboot devices' but I still get the same error 170.
Any suggestions?
edit: read on the hero forum that the ruu's don't work in win7 for some reason, going to try it in vmware with winxp.
edit2: That did the trick. I was able to flash the stock rom under WinXP Pro 32bit from VMWare, which loaded up the stock rom plus stock recovery. Excellent
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Im going to sound like a total nubbie here.... but how did u get it to work and what VWWare program did u use?
EDIT: SCRATCH that I figured it out...
1. I loaded up bootloader
2. left on fastboot
3. made sure it said fastboot usb by unpluging then replugging in usb
4. flashed stock rom
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edit: read on the hero forum that the ruu's don't work in win7 for some reason, going to try it in vmware with winxp.
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Worked fine for me on Win7 Enterprise 64bit
Please avoid creating new threads for existing topics. Before creating a new post or thread, you should read all available information in the many Aria rooting threads.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to organize the Aria forums.
hi
i tried to root , s-off, recovery my dezire z eu version, that was ok, but when i tried to install some rom, my desire fall down, it is white screen with green htc logo now, doesn't work, i hope if u can help
boot screen is like this
vision pvt ship s-on
hboot-0.82.0000
microp-0425
radio-26.02.01.15_m2
eMMC-boot
sep 2 2010,17:59:38
when i access recovery i got this message
E:can't mount cache:reconvery/command
when i try to do recovery i got this
invaled operation
pleaaaaaaaaas help
if you back s-on then it sounds like you tried to flash an offical img.
what exactly did you do after you were s-off?
read this post, yes i know its long. its for the g2 so the version #'s and links to files may not apply, but the process does.
you should really read the whole thing, but at least respond back here with the answers to my 2nd post in there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842495
edit: if im reading your hboot version number right, you flashed the tmobile offical img?
I think i tried to install this rom
PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip
after i changed the name to PC10IMG.zip and copied to sdcard
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I think i tried to install this rom
PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip
after i changed the name to PC10IMG.zip and copied to sdcard
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yep, you did this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838484
like i said go to the link in my first post, and answer the question in my 2nd post in that thread here.
now this is speculation, but since you are a dz you MIGHT have another option, depends on how far that img made it. which dz is yours? the official pc10img for your device may work, HOWEVER it may make things worse. we need to test/try EVERYTHING else before you try to flash it.
Thankn you very much for your help fastludeh22, the "how to recover my semi brick" guide is great and was much needed
which dz is yours?
uk version
what was the last running rom/kernel combo you had?
I don't know!! manufacturer rom... it is new phone 3-days old
which recovery is installed?
6.- How do I install ClockworkMod Recovery ??
Download ROM Manager from the market, install and open it.
Tap "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
It will ask to "Confirm phone model: HTC G2, tap yes: it works (Thanks for the tip stridger !!)
forum.xda-developers. com/showpost.php?p=9143411&postcount=2
what happens in recovery when you type
adb devices? i got serial no of device
adb remount? i didn't type
adb shell? i got shell prom when i type su and got full toot
i type adb devices and adb shell before.. when i tried to flash S-OFF,
i following this tutorial :
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-android-rooting-method-visionary-method/
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-hboot-security-off-s-off-for-use-after-visionary-method/
i'm working on win7
i installed Android SDK i was conected to phone but i don't after phone breakdown
gtrab said:
Thankn you very much for your help fastludeh22, the "how to recover my semi brick" guide is great and was much needed
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No prob, I do what I can. I need to get with a MOD over here. All the info from my guides will work here, but as version numbers and some files are different I don't want to confuse people more. I guess I can try to go though them and try to make g2/dz friendly...
aminly said:
which dz is yours?
uk version
what was the last running rom/kernel combo you had?
I don't know!! manufacturer rom... it is new phone 3-days old
which recovery is installed?
6.- How do I install ClockworkMod Recovery ??
Download ROM Manager from the market, install and open it.
Tap "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
It will ask to "Confirm phone model: HTC G2, tap yes: it works (Thanks for the tip stridger !!)
forum.xda-developers. com/showpost.php?p=9143411&postcount=2
what happens in recovery when you type
adb devices? i got serial no of device
adb remount? i didn't type
adb shell? i got shell prom when i type su and got full toot
i type adb devices and adb shell before.. when i tried to flash S-OFF,
i following this tutorial :
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-android-rooting-method-visionary-method/
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-hboot-security-off-s-off-for-use-after-visionary-method/
i'm working on win7
i installed Android SDK i was conected to phone but i don't after phone breakdown
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So you HAD clockworkmod recovery installed. I need to know what's there now, and what happens when you type those commands NOW.
adb devices? i got serial no of device
adb remount? i didn't type
adb shell? i got shell prom when i type su and got full toot
if you mean if i try to type commands rightnow:
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb remount
error: device not found
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb shell
error: device not found
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No prob, I do what I can. I need to get with a MOD over here. All the info from my guides will work here, but as version numbers and some files are different I don't want to confuse people more. I guess I can try to go though them and try to make g2/dz friendly...
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A lot of us are hoping that the G2 and DZ forums are merged very soon. I can't see a lot of point keeping them apart - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797956 for discussion on that subject (and please add your thoughts there if you get a chance).
Ya that's what I ment. To make sure were on the same page. You did this with phone hooked up and booted into the recovery that's on there now.
What happens when you type that from htc screen. Give it a min of trying to boot before typing thoses commands.
Anyone know which version number the uk desire z is shipped with, and what's the most current signed official img out?
it is HTC Desire Z A7272
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it is HTC Desire Z A7272
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Sorry not what I mean. Like the g2 was shipped with software version 1.19.531.1, and the g2 OTA is version 1.22.something.
If you have no shell access now, be it in recovery or while trying to boot, then you only chance is an official signed img or ruu FOR YOUR DEVICE. If there has not been any OTA out/applied to your phone before you got it, then it should work.
Is there one for the uk shipped ones?
I think the stock ROM is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822908 , though I don't have my own DZ yet to check.
I have an extracted stock rom, I will upload, hold tight...
Is the phone a unlocked unbranded phone? If so you can go back to stock by flashing a extracted stock rom from hboot, I have dine this a few times already. Hold tight, I'm uploading
Sent from my HTC Desire Z Beast
Do you have skype?
Its taking ages to upload;(
JD
All i think has happened is that that the rom or the kernel has become corrupted by what you did...
If its that we can solve that shizzle, just flash this PC10IMG that i have, its your best and only shot
JD
it is, 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
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All i think has happened is that that the rom or the kernel has become corrupted by what you did...
If its that we can solve that shizzle, just flash this PC10IMG that i have, its your best and only shot
JD
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oh ya that is what i think so, but how to get PC10IMG ?
aminly said:
oh ya that is what i think so, but how to get PC10IMG ?
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I have it, but its 280mb and too large to upload to mediafire;(
JD
JupiterDroid said:
I have it, but its 280mb and too large to upload to mediafire;(
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Create a Dropbox account, and upload it there.
Edit - or how about the file at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796302 , will that help at all ? (I think it's a Bell one ?)
Hi guys,
I need your help because I'm a complete newbie in this field. 2 yrs ago I rooted my HTC 816 with CWM and unlocked the bootloader (my current system is 4.4.2, htc sense 6.0, ver. 1.60.401.1, htc sdk api 6.21, cwm-based recovery v6.0.4.7) ). I would like to upgrade my system but cant do it without unrooting the device. Unfortunately I dont know how to, coz the option with fastboot doesnt work. I can only manually get to hboot option. Can you guys plz tell me what to do to get to factory settings and be able to upgrade my software the official way? Thanks in advance for a "for dummies" explanation. Best regards!
luq4 said:
Hi guys,
I need your help because I'm a complete newbie in this field. 2 yrs ago I rooted my HTC 816 with CWM and unlocked the bootloader (my current system is 4.4.2, htc sense 6.0, ver. 1.60.401.1, htc sdk api 6.21, cwm-based recovery v6.0.4.7) ). I would like to upgrade my system but cant do it without unrooting the device. Unfortunately I dont know how to, coz the option with fastboot doesnt work. I can only manually get to hboot option. Can you guys plz tell me what to do to get to factory settings and be able to upgrade my software the official way? Thanks in advance for a "for dummies" explanation. Best regards!
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If your version is the single sim a5_ul version( verify in your bootloader or in about phone in your settings first) here's a tutorial with links for restoring stock recovery and rom. Obviously your still on your stock rom so just unroot through your SuperSU or Superuser apps settings then flash back your stock recovery over your custom recovery. Relock your bootloader then upgrade your stock rom through OTA . You can't flash a higher rom from this tutorial without your phone having S off. Just unroot then flash back your stock recovery , lock bootloader then do OTA update. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65155555
thanks a lot for a quick response, my version is a5_ul with S-ON so i will try the procedure You gave me and inform soon
ADB doesnt see my device <i downloaded sdk manager, updated, also htc sync manager>; i also tried to do it directly from FASTBOOT USB option in my bootloader but also no effect <neither can see it>; should I try the step 3.b then? I'm not sure coz I never had lollipop on my htc
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ADB doesnt see my device <i downloaded sdk manager, updated, also htc sync manager>; i also tried to do it directly from FASTBOOT USB option in my bootloader but also no effect <neither can see it>; should I try the step 3.b then? I'm not sure coz I never had lollipop on my htc
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Do you have USB debugging ticked on in your phone's developers settings?
Do you have Java on your computer?
Either of these 2 things could be the reason it's not recognizing your phone because it should be able to.
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luq4 said:
ADB doesnt see my device <i downloaded sdk manager, updated, also htc sync manager>; i also tried to do it directly from FASTBOOT USB option in my bootloader but also no effect <neither can see it>; should I try the step 3.b then? I'm not sure coz I never had lollipop on my htc
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No don't try step 3b. You'll need to get your device recognized through ADB first but really you should unroot the phone first then get it recognized 2nd then flash back the stock recovery file from that tutorial then relock your bootloader and then you should be able to just update through your stock system or HTC sync manager. If that fails for whatever reason then and only then should you try to flash the stock image from this tutorial. First though you've got to get your device recognized or nothing is going to work so just keep trying on that front.
uffff, I finally managed to do this but it took me many hours Thanks a lot for your help!! It seems <although I aint sure> that the problem was with the java version installed on my notebook. I installed 64-bit and after removing it I installed 32 bit, reinstalled apk and htc drivers, and adb saw my device! I then used supersu to unroot, locked the bootloader and got stuck. But then I copied the zip file into my sd card <another problem was that - I dont know why - but I couldnt copy the 1.2 gb zip file into my sd card so I changed the extension to .txt, copied and changed back to .zip; another another problem was that the file downloaded from the above mentioned tutorial was corrupted. I tried 2 times but it didn't work so I googled another file with the same name and it worked>. All in all, now I have a stock android 6.0 and Im very glad. Thank you very much for your help once again, best regards!
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uffff, I finally managed to do this but it took me many hours Thanks a lot for your help!! It seems <although I aint sure> that the problem was with the java version installed on my notebook. I installed 64-bit and after removing it I installed 32 bit, reinstalled apk and htc drivers, and adb saw my device! I then used supersu to unroot, locked the bootloader and got stuck. But then I copied the zip file into my sd card <another problem was that - I dont know why - but I couldnt copy the 1.2 gb zip file into my sd card so I changed the extension to .txt, copied and changed back to .zip; another another problem was that the file downloaded from the above mentioned tutorial was corrupted. I tried 2 times but it didn't work so I googled another file with the same name and it worked>. All in all, now I have a stock android 6.0 and Im very glad. Thank you very much for your help once again, best regards!
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Hi !
I'm needing to do the same ...
Can you please give me the link where you have downloaded the file ?
thx, and have a good day
Asardex