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[HOW TO] Revert to latest stock ROM (GRI40)

I personally have tried lots of ROM's but all I really want is the stock ROM with the option to root if I want. After lots of research, I couldn't find a comprehensive tutorial on how to do this. There is of course the GRI40 image available in update.zip format for custom recoveries which is helpful for most. However, if your a bit anal like me, and want the official update directly from Google servers, follow this guide. This might also be helpful for people who can't get into the custom recovery any more.
NOTE: I will not provide help for anybody. This guide assumes you have the Android SDK in order to use adb. There may be other ways of doing this, I am not an experienced programmer, this works for me, it will work for you.
[GUIDE]
Download the following files:
Stock Froyo Image (Contains stock recovery image)
Stock GRI40 Image
Instructions
You first have to revert to stock Froyo image to get the stock recovery back. This is needed to install the GRI40 update ZIP
1. Disable backup my settings under privacy settings.
2. Unzip the original Froyo shipping ROM and put it somewhere you can find
3. Plug in Nexus One with USB to computer (enable USB Debugging)
4. Open command prompt, navigate to SDK folder which contains adb. Type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(which will boot into the bootloader)
5. Confirm fastboot connection with
Code:
fastboot devices
6. Type
Code:
fastboot erase userdata
7. Type
Code:
fastboot erase cache
*If step 6 and 7 does not work, and if you have a custom recovery installed, you can do a factory data wipe from there. Also perform a dalvik-cache wipe.
Alternately, you can also do a factory data wipe within Android. Settings => Privacy Settings => Factory Data Reset.
8. Go to the directory that you stored your unzipped files from the official Froyo ROM, for ease of use, copy these into the directory containing adb.exe
9. Type
Code:
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
10. Type
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
11. Type
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
12. Type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
13. Type
Code:
fastboot reboot
14. Once phone has started, skip all account setup. Copy the new GRI40 .zip from Google servers to the root of your SD card. Ensure it has been renamed to update.zip if necessary.
15. Reboot into bootloader mode (hold trackball when switching on), select recovery, you will see an exclamation mark with a little green Android.
16. Hold power button and press Vol. Up to see recovery menu. Select 'Apply: Update.zip'
17. After the system boots up and while setting up skip setting up with the google account and you can setup accounts later. This will prevent the phone from pulling down the previous settings (downloaded apps, wallpaper etc) from google.
18. You are done. Enjoy.
If you want to root:
Download the following:
Latest Clockworkmod Recovery
su.zip
Instructions
How to root the stock ROM
1. Download su.zip and copy to root of your SD card
2. Download a recovery image file and for ease of use, copy into same directory containing fastboot on your PC
3. Turn on USB debugging and connect phone to PC
4. Open command prompt, navigate to SDK folder which contains adb. Type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(which will boot into the bootloader)
5. Type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
where 'recovery.img' is the name of your recovery image file (easy thing to do is rename the file to 'recovery.img'!)
6. It will upload, once complete, disconnect you phone from computer
7. On your phone, select Bootloader, then Recovery to boot into your new recovery
8. Now select ‘Apply Update.zip’ and find the su.zip file (Turn off signature verification if using Amon RA)
Note:Custom recovery will be overwritten with the stock recovery on reboot but root privelages will still be in place.

No need to do that. Flash the stock rom. Done.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

albundy2010 said:
No need to do that. Flash the stock rom. Done.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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You mean you can flash the official GRI40 zip from Google server with a custom recovery?

Iggy82 said:
You mean you can flash the official GRI40 zip from Google server with a custom recovery?
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Yes!
Make sure it's the full image (80+meg), and not just the update (40+ meg). Recovery should restore to stock after a reboot...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App

Well that serves me right for assuming Google would not allow an official update zip to install from a custom recovery!
Did the official update ZIP from Google come out after dsixda made his own update zip then?
The link above is for the full update zip from Google (80MB or so)
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk

usually the official updates come out and people edit them to allow root, busybox, etc.
or just a stock rom that won't over write your custom recovery, etc.

Thanks for this. I have been looking for a stock image all morning!

[Q] Trying Nexus S in dual boot mode ---- big mess up

Hi Folks,
M relatively very new to android usage. I recently brought Samsung Nexus S which I loaded with MIUI to experiment and experience a richer UI feel. However, it didn't work too well for me due to stability issues like message keeps crashing even after applying mms.apk patch.
Well after been thru with the experiment, I want to get back to stock ROM which came with Nexus S. I referred to the forum link but I keep getting an error as installation failed in recovery mode. Is there something wrong that I am doing. Some One please help!!!!!
It would be great if I can have my nexus S on dual boot with both MIUI and Stock ROM installed and I having option to chose one while booting the phone.. However, that is not a must have....
Must have is only a way to get back to Stock ROM for Nexus... All help very much appreciated.
<Many Thanks to all...

You know that the Nexus S rewrites the stock recovery over every boot (unless you rename it) Can you boot into fastboot? And reflash CWM?
Sent from my NS (no it's NOT SNS or GNS)

Moved to Nexus S forums for better exposure.

To get back to stock:
a) boot into fastboot mode (vol up + power on)
b) flash cwm recovery via adb console (fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img) (recovery file has to be inside the /tools folder in adb)
c) go into cwm recovery
d) mount usb storage
e) after pop up on pc: copy the the correct zip for your NxS type on your sdcard/usb storage. Download it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
f) unmount usb storage
g) stay inside the recovery menu, but go to install from zip menu
h) navigate to the zip file you downloaded and placed on your usb storage at e)
i) confirm the installation and wait for it to finish
j) move to top recovery menu, choose reboot and you're done, stock Android 2.3.4
If you get any unknown device errors you're missing usb drivers for your phone mostlikely, get them from the guides on this forum.
If everything else fails you. Go to www.samfirmware.com > Toolbox > firmware > etc > choose correct firmware for your NxS model. After downloading Odin itself from samfirmware.com (Toolbox > programs) as well.
Start Odin, there should be a yellow field with a port number (if not you're missing drivers). Make sure only "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset time" are checked. Add the correct files from the zip you got off samfirmware.com. Bootloader belongs to Bootloader, PDA to PDA and Phone to Modem. CSC can be left empty, it'll just change the carrier info inside the bootloader. Press "Start", wait for Odin to finish, it'll say when it's done (takes ~2-3mins, yellow field is now blue and says "Pass").

rentaric said:
To get back to stock:
a) boot into fastboot mode (vol up + power on)
b) flash cwm recovery via adb console (fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img) (recovery file has to be inside the /tools folder in adb)
c) go into cwm recovery
d) mount usb storage
e) after pop up on pc: copy the the correct zip for your NxS type on your sdcard/usb storage. Download it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
f) unmount usb storage
g) stay inside the recovery menu, but go to install from zip menu
h) navigate to the zip file you downloaded and placed on your usb storage at e)
i) confirm the installation and wait for it to finish
j) move to top recovery menu, choose reboot and you're done, stock Android 2.3.4
If you get any unknown device errors you're missing usb drivers for your phone mostlikely, get them from the guides on this forum.
If everything else fails you. Go to www.samfirmware.com > Toolbox > firmware > etc > choose correct firmware for your NxS model. After downloading Odin itself from samfirmware.com (Toolbox > programs) as well.
Start Odin, there should be a yellow field with a port number (if not you're missing drivers). Make sure only "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset time" are checked. Add the correct files from the zip you got off samfirmware.com. Bootloader belongs to Bootloader, PDA to PDA and Phone to Modem. CSC can be left empty, it'll just change the carrier info inside the bootloader. Press "Start", wait for Odin to finish, it'll say when it's done (takes ~2-3mins, yellow field is now blue and says "Pass").
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I am able to get in cwm and perform a fastboot. unfortunately, I keep getting error when i select the zip file to install the stock rom.

a) you downloaded a corrupted file (compare mp5 tags if possible)
b) you downloaded the wrong rom for your device
c) the rom has to be in the top folder of the sdcard/usb storage
d) did you unmount the usb storage after copying the file onto your phone?
I am able to get in cwm and perform a fastboot.
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This makes me wonder though, you mixed up the order? Booting into fastboot is performed before flashing/entering cwm recovery.

[GUIDE] Upgrade to jelly bean super easy way (works for US varients, might for other)

Hello,
my tablet has a unlocked bootloader and was on 4.0.3 stock rooted when i did this and thought i would share how i did it, its really fast and easy.
Disclaimer: i am in no way responsible for a bricked or damaged devices, world endings, zombie attacks from using this guide. use at your own risk
Requirements: rooted with a custom recovery and unlocked bootloader. (i used CWM) a tf300t tablet
Recommended: doing the file transfers from pc to device as you go along
Step 1: get all the files you need download
****Version V9.4.3.30 make sure us download the file for US SKU
http://usa.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF300T/#download
****Version V10.4.2.9 make sure to download the version for US SKU
http://usa.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF300T/#download
Step 2: get the first file ready by unzipping (US_epaduser9_4_3_30UpdateLauncher) so it extracts a zip file called (US_epad-user-9.4.3.30)
-place (US_epad-user-9.4.3.30) on the internal storage of your device.
Step 3: boot into recovery and wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik cache
-then flash the file US_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip in recovery
-reboot device
Step 4: one device is rebooted and past the set up screen delete US_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip off your internal storage (DO NOT INSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY AT THIS POINT)
Step 5 getting jelly bean ready: unzip (US_epaduser_10_4_2_9_UpdateLauncher) so it extracts a file called (US_epad-user-10.4.2.9)
- at that point a triangle with a exclamation point in the middle should appear saying system update file detected
(that same icon and message might pop up while the (US_epad-user-9.4.3.30) is on the internal storage ignore it then, this is why we delete said file before we put the (US_epad-user-10.4.2.9) file on the device)
Step 6: click on the triangle icon on your device and accept the update, your device will reboot and install jelly bean (should take 10 to 15 minutes be patient)
---Once the device reboots it will upgrade and you will be on jelly bean yay
To obtain root follow part 3 of this thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377) i will put the intructions here below for those to lazy to click the link
all thanks for rooting instructions go to krabappel2548 thanks man.
rooting and custom recovery
files needed for this process
fastboot and recovery http://www.mediafire.com/?1u44b0w3k1qoy4r
root files: http://www.mediafire.com/?cr209hb5e2fr910
== Part 3 - Install recovery and rooting ==
Let's start with installing the recovery
1) Download these 2 files:
- Jellybean recovery with fastboot files: Fastboot files + JB recovery
- Root files: Root Files
- You can also download the new CWM Touch recovery if you don't like TWRP: CWM Touch recovery thread
2) Extract the recovery with fastboot files zip and open a command prompt in the same folder of the adb and fastboot files (Shift + Right mouse)
3) Reboot into the bootloader of your tablet, type: adb reboot bootloader
4) When your tablet has reached the bootloader navigate with volume down to the usb icon and press volume up to confirm.
5) To flash the recovery type:
- TWRP: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery tf300t-jb.blob
- CWM: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery CWM-Touch.blob
6) A blue bar will appear and the recovery will be installed, when the blue bar is filled press volume up + power button to reboot into the tablet.
Now we will root the tablet
7) Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed to the internal storage of your tablet. then reboot into the bootloader again.
8) This time you need to select the RCK icon with volume up to enter the recovery image.
9) In recovery flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed and reboot into the system
10) Install Supersu from Google Play
11) Open up Supersu, it will ask you to update the binary, choose yes.
12) Now your tablet should be rooted
hope this helps everyone

I Just followed this method with WW-files, works like a charm
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using XDA Premium HD app

Thanks a lot, so happy I could help someone
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ADB Sideloaded while Unlocked and rooted 4.4.2

Hello all,
I unlocked and rooted 4.4.1 with the stock ROM.
I saw the new update 4.4.2 and booted into recovery, did adb sideload for the update and everything rebooted.
I seem to have lost Root?
When I open Super SU I get the message:
There is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a Problem!
If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually reroot - consult...
I go through the following process:
Obtaining Root Access and Custom Recovery:
Turn on USB Debugging.
To do so; you must first go to Settings>About>Build Number and click seven times.
The actual setting can then be found in Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging
Download the following:
SuperSU (CWM .zip)
CWM (Pick the version for your device)
Place the recovery-clockwork-VERSIONNUMBER-mako.img file into your C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder.
Put the SuperSU.zip on your phone.
Open another Command Prompt if it isn't still open. (Navigate to C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools and shift + right click. Select "Open Command Window Here.")
With your phone plugged in type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader(Hit Enter)
And wait for your phone to boot into the android again.
Now type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery IMAGENAME.img
(Change the file name to the correct file name and Hit Enter)
Once that is finished: select the "Recovery Mode" option again on your phone.
You should get a new recovery menu here. Select "install zip from sd card" and "choose zip from sd card."
Find the SuperSU.zip that you transferred earlier and select "Yes" to installing.
Navigate back to "Reboot" and reboot your phone.
You're now rooted!
However, ClockworkMod Recovery won't continue to load after this.
To fix this, find "Rom Manager" from the market. (The free version is fine.) Use the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" option.
In Rom Manager, when I try to re-install recovery I get: "An Error occured while flashing your recovery"
Help please!
-Jason
I fixed it. I had to reflash the SU.zip from within recovery.
-J

Long story short. When you flash a ota file you loose root. It resets the permissions on /system
Just download the latest su. Zip and put it on your phone.
Get the custom recovery of your choice in. Img form and flash or just boot it up with fastboot and flash the su. Zip.
It's that simple
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Damn it. I read everything but I fixed it part. Thought it was a sig which I don't ever read.

install PitchBlack Recovery on Redmi Note 6 Pro [PBRP]

1. First Unlock the Bootloader of Your Phone. (Attention: Unlocking the bootloader will erase all your data! So please back up your data before you unlock the bootloader)
2. Download The PitchBlack Recovery zip file here.
3. Download the Platform Tools folder here and unzip the folder on your desktop.
4. Unzip the PitchBlack Recovery zip folder and copy the recovery.img form TWRP folder and paste in the Platform tool folder.
5. Enter the fastboot mode by holding together "Volume Down + Power" and connect your device to your computer via USB cable (best would be the original cable)
6. Opne the command Prompt WIndow son the Platforms tool folder.
7. Now enter the following command to flash recovery.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
8. Now boot your phone in recovery.
fastboot boot recovery.img
9. Once your phone PBRP recovery copy the Pitch Balck Recovery Zip in the phone.
10. Install the Pitch Balck Recovery Zip file.
11. Reboot > System
Done
.

Hi,
I installed this recovery. But evry time I boot into recovery, it said enter password. Then I installed DM verity disabler. after that installed this recovery zip file. Now seems working.
But, when I checked the developer options, it isn't showing device is unlocked. It says "this device is locked", and it wants me to bind account to unlock.
I checked by fastboot, and it says device unlocked = true.
Why developer options shows device is locked?
Installed rom is global stable 10.0.5.0
What must I do to developer options unlock status show true(locked).
thanks...

cannot mount storage, please help