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Going back to Sense from [RUU] Google Edition Conversion.Graffixync UPDATE 12th May

EDIT - UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS 12th May 2014
Due to the partition sizes being different in the GPE RUU it is not simply a case of flashing a sense rom in recovery. You will experience problems if you do this. This might involve getting the storage encrption message, bootloops, freezing etc etc.
This thread is specifically for users who have problems getting back to sense. Solution is below. If you have alternative solutions that have worked without issues please post.
I have tried to make them as simple as possible. This guide assumes you are S-Off otherwise how did you get here. (
This does not apply if you have installed a GPE ROM. You can flash as normal through recovery. (using instructions of new rom)
Thanks to @exad for his continuing support/assistance throughout the thread, as well as @graffixnyc for the GPE RUU and both he and @navalynt for finding the initial fixes.
It will be much easier if you have your new Rom on your external sdcard prior to starting this. It will also stop a number of problems if you have SuperCID (11111111) If you don't know how to - FASTBOOT Commands
1. Enter the command "fastboot oem readcid". Make and KEEP a note of your original CID.
2. Enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
3. Enter the command "fastboot read cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
4. Press the volume down button twice on your phone and navigate to reboot bootloader, then hit power button to reboot the bootloader.
5. Bootloader will also say "CID-11111111" now to confirm (Thanks to @xl VipeR lx ) Also to @umjammerlammy for the GENTLE reminders to include this
Make sure the firmware file and twrp recovery are in your Android directory on your PC - Mine is
C:\Users\Grentuu\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\
During this process you may find that when you reboot the phone starts to boot into android. Mine did but simply had the GPE animated logo but never entered GPE. All you do is press Vol up and power for about 10 seconds to reset. As soon as it resets press vol down and power to get back to bootloader.
Flash 1.54.401.5 firmware from Here
Fastboot Method
Boot device into FASTBOOT mode either by adb reboot bootloader or Vol down & Power (device should show FASTBOOT USB)
Make sure the firmware file to be flashed is in your android folder
Open a command prompt from the folder where fastboot resides. (Hold shift key/right click in the dir to get menu - left click on Open Command Prompt here.)
Run the following commands:
fastboot oem rebootRUU (this will reboot the device into RUU mode in preparation for zip flashing)
fastboot flash zip 1.54.401.5-W_Splash.zip (the name of the zip should EXACTLY match the name of the file you're flashing)
It will fail the first time. Run the same command AGAIN until you see it has flashed successfully.
I repeat - Run the same command TWICE until you see it has flashed successfully.
Once complete, type fastboot reboot-bootloader The hyphen is required.
Some users have stated this firmware (1.54.401.5) did not work for them as they weren't GSM and reboots just threw them back to recovery. If this happens try a stock (your original e.g. T-mobile) firmware then follow the rest of the process.
Boot into stock recovery
Factory reset
Reboot into bootloader
Flash TWRP - command = fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img (The must match exactly the name of the recovery you are flashing and remember the recovery file must be in your android folder)
Boot into TWRP
Go into Wipe menu
do a full factory reset wipe
Reboot back into recovery
Install rom
Profit
These have worked for me everytime (Change count =19)

Thanks for this. I'm about to give it a shot now.
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For some reason the firmware wont flash in twrp. Should I sideload the firmware?
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To flash a firmware you must be in bootloader/fastboot mode.
Fastboot oem rebootRUU
Fastboot flash zip firmwarefilename.zip
Then again
Fastboot flash zip firmwarefilename.zip
Fastboot reboot-bootloader

exad said:
To flash a firmware you must be in bootloader/fastboot mode.
Fastboot oem rebootRUU
Fastboot flash zip firnwarefilename.zip
Then again
Fastboot flash zip firnwarefilename.zip
Fastboot reboot-bootloader
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Thanks. Understood, I was just reviewing my steps for the conversion. I really just want to try out that new Sense rom and then I'll probably revert back. BRB...I'll let you know how it goes.

Bear in mind you must have S-off to flash a firmware that way.

exad said:
To flash a firmware you must be in bootloader/fastboot mode.
Fastboot oem rebootRUU
Fastboot flash zip firmwarefilename.zip
Then again
Fastboot flash zip firmwarefilename.zip
Fastboot reboot-bootloader
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Those are the instructions in post 1 the original thread.
The issue is with people wanting to go back to sense

This thread is about returning to sense. Flashing a firmware is always the same. It's the firmware itself that's different...

Here is where I am at..
I converted to GP easily and it worked well.. I wanted to convert back so I installed twrp first, then through twrp installed the 1.54.401.5 firmware.
Installing that firmware removed twrp and the rom. So I am without an OS at all, and have stock recovery.
Is there anyway I can flash a custom recovery or a rom via the stock firmware/recovery?
My computer will not recognize adb devices. But it used to obviously.
I have an SD card.
Any help and I will be sooo grateful. (maybe even donate)
Thanks!

You can't flash a firmware through recovery... You can flash a stock recovery after the steps listed above if you like. See the stock backup thread.
You can flash any recovery through fastboot... Adb only works with the rom booted or with custom recovery booted.

Thanks will try it out.

exad said:
You can't flash a firmware through recovery... You can flash a stock recovery after the steps listed above if you like. See the stock backup thread.
You can flash any recovery through fastboot... Adb only works with the rom booted or with custom recovery booted.
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So what do I do in this situation with no rom installed only 1.54 firmware and stock recovery.

Flash twrp

exad said:
Flash twrp
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I have no rom installed, so it wont show in adb devices.

PunchLick said:
I have no rom installed, so it wont show in adb devices.
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You flash recovery via fastboot, no need for a rom.
Just make sure you have the proper fastboot drivers from htc.

Dmaxon said:
You flash recovery via fastboot, no need for a rom.
Just make sure you have the proper fastboot drivers from htc.
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ADB devices shows no devices. If i had custom recovery this would be so much easier, but im using 1.54.401.5 firmware with stock recovery and no ROM.
Just dont know what to do to get a working device again. All i can do is boot into stock recovery, hboot and fastboot.. but computer shows no device.

PunchLick said:
ADB devices shows no devices. If i had custom recovery this would be so much easier, but im using 1.54.401.5 firmware with stock recovery and no ROM.
Just dont know what to do to get a working device again. All i can do is boot into stock recovery, hboot and fastboot.. but computer shows no device.
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I would recommend the All-In-One Toolkit. This will allow you to fastboot the recovery, even though the pc doesn't recognize it. This has worked for me in the past.
Meanwhile, I get the following error message when attempting to flash the 1.54...
Any suggestions guys???
Problem solved. I had not supercid. After I did that, I was able to successfully flash 1.54...

Why post steps if your not willing to help?
The steps in the OP can still cause issues for some people.
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Ideas4ya said:
I would recommend the All-In-One Toolkit. This will allow you to fastboot the recovery, even though the pc doesn't recognize it. This has worked for me in the past.
Meanwhile, I get the following error message when attempting to flash the 1.54...
Any suggestions guys???
Problem solved. I had not supercid. After I did that, I was able to successfully flash 1.54...
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Can you elaborate a little on which options etc, because that sounds fantastic and would help me so much!

PunchLick said:
Can you elaborate a little on which options etc, because that sounds fantastic and would help me so much!
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When you open the all in one...the 3rd option on the top right is what you need. Follow the step, even if fastboot says device is not connected, this will still send the recovery to your device as long as you're in the bootloader.

I will never understand why people play with there phones and have no understanding of adb and fastboot commands with the bootloader. if people would learn that first there wouldn't be so many threads when they get stuck. tool kits are bad it makes people lazy. but I appreciate the devs who make them

can`t Unlock the boatloader or enter the recovery (Stuck in 1+ LOGO) Plz Help

I Have a big issue and need your help
I was OOS3 and do all the correct steps to get modified TWRP to setup custom rom and succeeded on this they I decide to back agaon to OOS3 as it`s more sable
So I download OOS3 and flash it from my Modified Recovery and works fine
Than I decide to enter the recovery just to clear the cash for agood performance and here .. the issue started ...
when I click reboot to recovery , the mobile stopped @ 1+ LOGO So I remmember that this modified recovery is not working with oos3
so I get the steps for unloacking the boatloader again to flash the recovery compatible with OOS3
and HERE .. I see my device when I type
fastboot devices ,,,
but once I type "fastboot oem unlock" it`s show my ok and device rebooted in the same 1+ LOGO
SO I now Stuck in this logo
Cannot enter the recovery Or even the OOS3 just can enter the fastboat mode
Please I need your help how can I manage this

I think your thread will get moved to the General section. But in the meantime try this it worked for me
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ck-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-2.347607/
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Use the search button before posting.. There atleast 4 threads with the solution.

Wrong section

the command you're looking for is not the unlock one but this one: fastboot flash recovery "twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" just replace "twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" with the name of the recovery .img you have in the same folder as fastboot.

Ahmed Shawky said:
I Have a big issue and need your help
I was OOS3 and do all the correct steps to get modified TWRP to setup custom rom and succeeded on this they I decide to back agaon to OOS3 as it`s more sable
So I download OOS3 and flash it from my Modified Recovery and works fine
Than I decide to enter the recovery just to clear the cash for agood performance and here .. the issue started ...
when I click reboot to recovery , the mobile stopped @ 1+ LOGO So I remmember that this modified recovery is not working with oos3
so I get the steps for unloacking the boatloader again to flash the recovery compatible with OOS3
and HERE .. I see my device when I type
fastboot devices ,,,
but once I type "fastboot oem unlock" it`s show my ok and device rebooted in the same 1+ LOGO
SO I now Stuck in this logo
Cannot enter the recovery Or even the OOS3 just can enter the fastboat mode
Please I need your help how can I manage this
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First read the Forum Rules on posting, moved here out of the Development Section....

fastfreddy101 said:
the command you're looking for is not the unlock one but this one: fastboot flash recovery "twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" just replace "twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" with the name of the recovery .img you have in the same folder as fastboot.
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How Can I do this and I even can not unlock the boatloader ?

should still be unlocked - put phone in fastboot mode, check for it via: fastboot devices. If its there then just flash the recovery with: fastboot flash recovery "twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" then reboot into recovery. should work

fastfreddy101 said:
should still be unlocked - put phone in fastboot mode, check for it via: fastboot devices. If its there then just flash the recovery with: fastboot flash recovery "twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img" then reboot into recovery. should work
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I can`t unlock the phone

Thanks for your reply
My situation now that I`m stuck in boot loop and I can`t enter any think , only the fastboat mode and I can not unlock my device
every time I tried to Unlock it , till me Fail to unlock
I follow this steps with no change
http://www.technobuzz.net/unbrick-oneplus-2/
In this video also with no hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4SVSovw4Jo

Ahmed Shawky said:
Thanks for your reply
My situation now that I`m stuck in boot loop and I can`t enter any think , only the fastboat mode and I can not unlock my device
every time I tried to Unlock it , till me Fail to unlock
I follow this steps with no change
http://www.technobuzz.net/unbrick-oneplus-2/
In this video also with no hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4SVSovw4Jo
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/firstaid-zip-revert-h2os-mm-beta-to-lp-t3306967 to get back your old twrp and then follow the instructions from here https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/installation-instructions-faqs-oxygenos-3-0-0.439108/ carefully (use the tread for users already have twrp)

When did you lock the phone again after unlocking it?

Assuming the phone shows up when running "fastboot devices" try running this "fastboot -i 0x2a70 oem unlock-go" - worked for me

ADB Works Fastboot No result

hi guys im trying to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/gra...rom-beta-samsunggalaxyj5-galaxygrand-t3404128
the problem is i can excute all ADB commands after i go to fastboot or download mode all commands return nothing
someone please help

lopezpowl said:
hi guys im trying to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/gra...rom-beta-samsunggalaxyj5-galaxygrand-t3404128
the problem is i can excute all ADB commands after i go to fastboot or download mode all commands return nothing
someone please help
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Samsung devices doesn't have fastboot. Flash the ROM with TWRP.

Has.007 said:
Samsung devices doesn't have fastboot. Flash the ROM with TWRP.
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but you need fastboot to install twrp look at this command.
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img

lopezpowl said:
but you need fastboot to install twrp look at this command.
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-xxx.img
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That's the generic approach you need to take on a normal phone. Samsung phones don't have a fastboot mode, you need to go into Download Mode and flash it in there.

phone dead(nothing is appear)

i m flash stock rom using cmd. and after flash complete phone continue restarting and nothing is appear.
nothing means nothing
but screen seems to wake but nothing appear
plz help
here is the link is i used for flashing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQgrzquizPY
help me

Download twrp flashable rom by avinash on xda...
Flash it via twrp...
Post your questions in qna section..
Not here

Are you able to go in twrp recovery?

Till which step did you reach? What waa the last message you saw on screen?
Charge it for a day, then press vol + button and power button and see if you can get to fast boot. Try plugging USB in and see if it's recognised, otherwise.

axit50 said:
Are you able to go in twrp recovery?
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no i m not able to boot twrp display is blank
but sound is working with power button

nileshgarva said:
no i m not able to boot twrp display is blank
but sound is working with power button
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Can you go to fastboot mode?

axit50 said:
Can you go to fastboot mode?
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yes i able to fastboot mode and also command prompt fastboot devices shows my device
and i found one firmware for my device . is it correct(http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...503.1214684087.1525078252-95537950.1525078252)
and behind my devices. made in Indonesia. written.
if you have correct firmware file name or link . please provide me.]
i also flashed fastboot firmware whick is from ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...ow-to/guide-revert-to-stock-rom-lock-t3798420 )
thank you

nileshgarva said:
yes i able to fastboot mode and also command prompt fastboot devices shows my device
and i found one firmware for my device . is it correct(http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...03.1214684087.1525078252-95537950.1525078252)
and behind my devices. made in Indonesia. written.
if you have correct firmware file name or link . please provide me.]
i also flashed fastboot firmware whick is from ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...ow-to/guide-revert-to-stock-rom-lock-t3798420 )
thank you
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From fastboot mode, install TWRP recovery first

Try alternate TWRP Recovery provided in this forum

nileshgarva said:
yes i able to fastboot mode and also command prompt fastboot devices shows my device
and i found one firmware for my device . is it correct(http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...03.1214684087.1525078252-95537950.1525078252)
and behind my devices. made in Indonesia. written.
if you have correct firmware file name or link . please provide me.]
i also flashed fastboot firmware whick is from ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...ow-to/guide-revert-to-stock-rom-lock-t3798420 )
thank you
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If you want to go on stock ROM with root.. I can give you the link but if you want to relock the bootloader.. then it's very lengthy process..

axit50 said:
If you want to go on stock ROM with root.. I can give you the link but if you want to relock the bootloader.. then it's very lengthy process..
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The last link in his comment will give him stock rom with locked bootlkader via the fastboot method.
As the OP has already tried maybe his only option is the one you give him the link to

akshmau5 said:
The last link in his comment will give him stock rom with locked bootlkader via the fastboot method.
As the OP has already tried maybe his only option is the one you give him the link to
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My link will give him stock rom but he has to flash it from twrp so I can't help him

drive.google:laugh:com/file/d/1FrDUoDaItrQPC6DiU6oRx1wOwY-SraUp/view?fbclid=IwAR38SHuQWyg2x7lfwbeBqvvpEm8QAcpke3gwqTMaxHICLkEULJHRpPcw9W8 (replace the emoticon with period)
That's the link for fastboot flashable rom v323. It will surely revive your max pro. (Credits to Nageen Pawar. Thanks sir)
Boot your phone into fastboot first. Connect it to your pc. Make sure you already installed adb drivers. Then extract the downloaded rom. And finally, run flash_all.

axit50 said:
My link will give him stock rom but he has to flash it from twrp so I can't help him
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Why to flash twrp. Flash stock recovery via fastboot command. Download stock rom, put it in to internal storage. Now boot in to recovery. Update phone from there. This method will work.

Kumarvicky12 said:
Why to flash twrp. Flash stock recovery via fastboot command. Download stock rom, put it in to internal storage. Now boot in to recovery. Update phone from there. This method will work.
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Because from TWRP he can flash stock ROM(modded) which may help him

axit50 said:
Because from TWRP he can flash stock ROM(modded) which may help him
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From stock rom also he can make his phone alive/ working.

But from TWRP it's a better option to check.. because his phone is broken when he tried to unroot and reinstall stock rom

i too got same help me from that nothing is displaying and sounds were coming from that i too flashed the same rom help me to get out of this
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Custom recovery help to install

So im having trouble flasing a custom recovery to my tab s6 lite (wifi) smp610 i have oem unlock enabled but im having trouble finding the right twrp.img as well as getting odin to work with it can anyone help me out please

First, go to TWRP.me and see if you can find your twrp?

Pachacouti said:
First, go to TWRP.me and see if you can find your twrp?
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Okk so is there a certain Odin I must use

But did you find your twrp? What version of Odin?

Pachacouti said:
But did you find your twrp? What version of Odin?
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This is it correct and I was using 3.12 by prince comsey I used it before for my other older samsung tablet

Do this on pc:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (the twrp NAME of the twrp you just downloaded)
fastboot -w
fastboot boot recovery
Then let me know

Pachacouti said:
Do this on pc:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (the twrp NAME of the twrp you just downloaded)
fastboot -w
fastboot boot recovery
Then let me know
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And do I do this as admin
And in download mode (I've never used Adb and fastboot but I have rooted many devices )

Yeah, I right click and grant admin full control so I dont need to think about 'admin' rights lol, good pointer for noobs... but download mode would actually be:
fastboot reboot edl?
You'll be using adb a lot more until magisk can flash all boots OFFLINE

Pachacouti said:
Yeah, I right click and grant admin full control so I dont need to think about 'admin' rights lol, good pointer for noobs... but download mode would actually be:
fastboot reboot edl?
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So basically just plug it up. And start

Yup, but edl is for emergency flashing... last resort

If you do edl mode, best to reflash stock and start again

So it boots to the stock recovery not twrp

Yeah, then reflash twrp
There's a few choices here, the choice is yours

Soz, let me try to be a bit clearer.
For edl you need to use the flashing software that your fone maker provides to flash your stock image.
Load stock image into this flashing tool and let it check itself, (it just checks integrity of rom)
power off fone
In the flashing tool, hit the flash button, may say start, may say write...
Plug fone into pc
Let us know.

Still didn't work I tried everything it just sits there saying that it's trying to flash recovery.img and that's it never completes nothing