Related
First let me apologise if this is in the wrong section. I could not decide if this was the best place for it or q a&a. As the title sais. If i flash twrp will it prevent me from receiving ota updates from Google. I have an HTC sensation XE and if i flash a custom recovery i know from past experience that it prevents ota updates. This nexus 7 however is my first "Google" device you could call it and as such i do not know that.
Can any one inform me on this issue. Also if it will an ota cause loss of root on this nexus like it did on my smartphone or will it stay? If it is gone i suppose it will simply be a matter of using chainfires root tool again when it gets updated for it.
Thanks in advance.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Q&A would be the best place for the post, but I can offer some insight. Any time you flash a custom rom you will forfeit the option of an ota update from your carrier or Google. This doesn't affect your play store apps as they will update when needed. The information that gets sent to your carrier identifies it as being non-official software so only a few custom ROMs that are well maintained will point the ota updates to its own servers. If you wish to receive official ota updates you should perform a nandroid backup of your stock rom to have a restore point for when a new release comes out. Aside from that, you would have to flash everything back to stock (probably stock recovery too) in order to be seen by the carrier as an eligible device.
Sent from my SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
Who said anything about flashing a custom rom. I know i didn't. Sorry but that reply is no insight at all. I asked if flashing twrp a custom recovery would prevent ota updates like on my phone. Nothing else. I did not say one word about custom recovery.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Ch3vr0n said:
Who said anything about flashing a custom rom. I know i didn't. Sorry but that reply is no insight at all. I asked if flashing twrp a custom recovery would prevent ota updates like on my phone. Nothing else. I did not say one word about custom recovery.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you install a custom recovery like twrp, you wouldn't be able to install an OTA from Google. You need stock recovery for OTAs.
now that's more of an answer i was hoping to get, can some other users confirm this? I suppose i'll lose root aswell but i imagine that would simply be a case of waiting for an updated root tool then. Say i do flash a recovery, does google have a page where you can manually download the update files to flash? But that would probably cause a lose of root as well but the custom recovery would remain intact, correct?
Ch3vr0n said:
now that's more of an answer i was hoping to get, can some other users confirm this? I suppose i'll lose root aswell but i imagine that would simply be a case of waiting for an updated root tool then. Say i do flash a recovery, does google have a page where you can manually download the update files to flash? But that would probably cause a lose of root as well but the custom recovery would remain intact, correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This has already been brought up many times e.g.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404833
I thought as much. I'll stick with stock recovery then until i need a custom recovery for some specific reason. For now root access is enough. And if an ota comes out and i lose recovery well I'll just wait for chainfire to update his root tool
i received the jss15j -> jsl36c update on my razorg with twrp recovery installed.
after the update stock recovery was back.
you can boot every recovery or kernel image without flashing it using fastboot:
fastboot boot nameofrecovery.img
I think you can have your cake and eat it too.
Instead of "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to flash the custom recovery, you can "fastboot boot recovery.img".
Every time you want the custom recovery, use fastboot boot command on the pc. This way you can make nandroid backups and flash superSU to root. But, you will not be replacing the stock recovery.
I did this on my HTC phone, when I wanted to remain stock, rooted, yet able to receive OTA updates.
HowardZ said:
I think you can have your cake and eat it too.
Instead of "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to flash the custom recovery, you can "fastboot boot recovery.img".
Every time you want the custom recovery, use fastboot boot command on the pc. This way you can make nandroid backups and flash superSU to root. But, you will not be replacing the stock recovery.
I did this on my HTC phone, when I wanted to remain stock, rooted, yet able to receive OTA updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good to know.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
I've taken OTAs using custom recoveries before on any number of devices. If you're not careful you can lose your recovery and have to reflash again, but sometimes you don't even lose that.
Well, there might be complications installing an OTA with custom recovery if it comes with a newer bootloader version/radio. Sometimes it works, but there were also reported problems.
Well i just had an ota update to jss15r and lost root as kinda expected. Now ill just have to find out if rerunning the root tool will be enough. Since it is already OEM unlocked i suppose i can simply modify that bat file and remove that line and run it again?
TLDR: Need KitKat bootloader. Can it be installed on a rooted, unlocked device?
I am using CM11 on my phone (Droid Razr M/XT-907). When I try to install cyanogenmod updates using the built-in function, the installation always fails due to my bootloader being outdated. Apparently I still have the bootloader from jelly bean and I need the KitKat bootloader version. Now that my phone is unlocked and has a custom OS and recovery, is there any way to obtain the newest bootloader version and get it installed on my phone?
The only way I know is to rsd to kitkat stock then install. My other devices we just installed the kernel but I haven't seen that here. You are unlocked so you are able to flash down and back up.
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Free mobile app
mmmrower said:
TLDR: Need KitKat bootloader. Can it be installed on a rooted, unlocked device?
I am using CM11 on my phone (Droid Razr M/XT-907). When I try to install cyanogenmod updates using the built-in function, the installation always fails due to my bootloader being outdated. Apparently I still have the bootloader from jelly bean and I need the KitKat bootloader version. Now that my phone is unlocked and has a custom OS and recovery, is there any way to obtain the newest bootloader version and get it installed on my phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is this if you don't want to RSD up to KitKat other wise everything you need to update to KitKat is here courtesy of ATTACK
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
RSD?
mmmrower said:
RSD?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
RSD lite is the tool used to flash the stock firmware on a Motorola device its like Odin that the Samsung device's use... Read through the XDA thread I linked in the prior post for a better understanding of the procedure
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
So my next question is:
Within the cyanogenmod .zip that you would normally flash to your device, there is a file called "boot.img." Is this file normally flashed to the boot partition when you install cyanogenmod?
In other words, if I manually did a "fastboot flash boot boot.img", would that replace the bootloader? Or does cyanogenmod not include bootloader data? I've been scouring the web for hours trying to find this out.
To be honest I'm not sure what flashing just the boot image would do... I don't believe it would effect the boot loader... We would have to wait on a more experienced member... Flashing the KitKat firmware doesn't take long at all and you could always back up your app date with your desired back up app
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
The boot.img and the boot loader are two different things. You'll need to FXZ/update to get the new BL.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
RikRong said:
The boot.img and the boot loader are two different things. You'll need to FXZ/update to get the new BL.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just finished flashing [what I think] is stock firmware. Now, if I update OTA, won't that upgrade me to an "unlockable" bootloader? (whatever the latest one is).
My bootloader is currently unlocked, if that means anything.
[edit] I OTA updated anyways. And I don't think it re-locked my bootloader. But now it keeps overwriting clockworkmod every time I "fastboot" clockworkmod into place. Can't seem to reboot into recovery straight from fastboot mode anymore. The power+volume up combo doesn't work. Maybe that's a sign that the bootloader's locked? I still get the motorola "Bootloader Unlocked" screen every time it boots up.
If your boot loader was already unlocked it will remain unlocked
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Free mobile app
I'm tracing it back to the root of the problem: why do you *need* to upgrade to KK BL? CM11 is also available for JB BL and as for my experience half a month ago, it's more bugfree than the KK BL version (KK BL had WiFi & GPS bugs, don't know what's the situation now).
I see you've already upgraded... So please try out latest CM11 KK BL (moto_msm8960) and see if it has WiFi, GPS or BT issues. If yes, you might wanna fall back to JB BL.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11
[WARNING: XDA Premium 4.0.13 lacks Signature function - do not update]
How would I "fall back" to JB bl?
I'm currently stuck trying to get any sort of ROM installed. It seems the stock image that I flashed re-writes the recovery partition every time I flash CWM. So I can't even boot to recovery anymore. Until I get that figured out, well, we'll see lol.
Know where I could get a system.img and boot.img of ANY functional cyanogen ROM?
I got CM to install ONCE from recovery (the first time I installed it). Subsequent attempts at installing the snapshot builds failed and complained that I needed the kitkat bootloader.
[edit]And now adb doesn't even work. hahahaha
[edit]Got everything working. Seems to be pretty stable.
[edit]Back when I first installed CM, I had the JB BL and installed the KK cyanogen. I had a bug with my wifi, but it was due to me installing incorrectly. Otherwise I didn't find any issues.
Thanks for all your help everyone.
I apologise if this is not the correct forum so someone please correct me if necessary thanks.
I have a Google Nexus 10 with the Stock 5.0.1 ROM, an unlocked bootloader, and a custom TWRP Recovery.
My Nexus has just automatically downloaded the 5.0.2 update but when I tap on INSTALL it simply boots into TWRP Recovery. If I try to manually install from there I get the "failed" message?
I think this may be because my bootloader is unlocked but before I lock it I need to ask some questions. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 (Intl) which I have been rooting and switching custom ROMs with for a couple of years so I am familiar with rooting and flashing recovery and ROM images so will hopefully understand any replies so here goes:
1 Will automatic update resume if I lock my bootloader again?
2 If I do lock my bootloader will anything happen, that is, will anything get erased/restored?
3 If I laterUNlock my bootloader will anything happen, that is, will anything get erased/restored?
4 In summary I'm thinking I can lock my bootloader to allow the automatic install of update 5.0.2 and then simply unlock the bootloader again if I need to?
I would appreciate any comments/advice. Thanks
matrixmainframe said:
I apologise if this is not the correct forum so someone please correct me if necessary thanks.
I have a Google Nexus 10 with the Stock 5.0.1 ROM, an unlocked bootloader, and a custom TWRP Recovery.
My Nexus has just automatically downloaded the 5.0.2 update but when I tap on INSTALL it simply boots into TWRP Recovery. If I try to manually install from there I get the "failed" message?
I think this may be because my bootloader is unlocked but before I lock it I need to ask some questions. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 (Intl) which I have been rooting and switching custom ROMs with for a couple of years so I am familiar with rooting and flashing recovery and ROM images so will hopefully understand any replies so here goes:
1 Will automatic update resume if I lock my bootloader again?
2 If I do lock my bootloader will anything happen, that is, will anything get erased/restored?
3 If I laterUNlock my bootloader will anything happen, that is, will anything get erased/restored?
4 In summary I'm thinking I can lock my bootloader to allow the automatic install of update 5.0.2 and then simply unlock the bootloader again if I need to?
I would appreciate any comments/advice. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's because you've got a custom recovery. Download the 5.0.2 factory image and flash it with wugs toolkit and set it to no wipe mode. I did it and it works fine.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
matrixmainframe said:
I apologise if this is not the correct forum so someone please correct me if necessary thanks.
I have a Google Nexus 10 with the Stock 5.0.1 ROM, an unlocked bootloader, and a custom TWRP Recovery.
My Nexus has just automatically downloaded the 5.0.2 update but when I tap on INSTALL it simply boots into TWRP Recovery. If I try to manually install from there I get the "failed" message?
I think this may be because my bootloader is unlocked but before I lock it I need to ask some questions. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 (Intl) which I have been rooting and switching custom ROMs with for a couple of years so I am familiar with rooting and flashing recovery and ROM images so will hopefully understand any replies so here goes:
1 Will automatic update resume if I lock my bootloader again?
2 If I do lock my bootloader will anything happen, that is, will anything get erased/restored?
3 If I laterUNlock my bootloader will anything happen, that is, will anything get erased/restored?
4 In summary I'm thinking I can lock my bootloader to allow the automatic install of update 5.0.2 and then simply unlock the bootloader again if I need to?
I would appreciate any comments/advice. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let's do HARD reinstall. Make sure to backup the data you wanna keep as it will be erased in the process.
Download the official google factory images.
Read the instructions( really easy)
Install trhought adb
You can boot into 5.0.2
Bingo!
Virgin Mobile Users Only A5_CHL
I've copied the zip file I downloaded via OTA and I'd like to share it with you Virgin Mobile USA Users. I haven't updated as my device doesn't have the appropriate recovery (It has the A5_dug recovery instead of the a5_chl). Make sure you are using the correct recovery and that you haven't modified any system files (such as sd card access, xposed framework etc.). Unroot and uninstall supersu. You need to relock the bootloader if it is already unlocked. Other than that, place the file in your internal storage and apply update through recovery and it should (hopefully) work.
Be cautious, I haven't tested the rom yet as I'm still searching for the recovery, so please BACKUP YOUR ROM BEFORE PROCEEDING
Here's the twrp backup: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByabtAsA5CmscUU1M0JmcFNaNEk&authuser=0
It should be in the folder titled: HTC Lollipop 5.0.2 Sense 6 A5_CHL TWRP Backup. I did not zip up the folder, so you will have to download all of the files and place them into one folder. Then place it unto your sdcard folder containing your twrp backups.
Here is a link and instructions to get yourself 100% stock so you can install the ruu.
Foxydrew wrote up a good tutorial for the previous update we got. I used it the other day to return to stock so I could install the OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57019175
BTW the stock recovery can also be found in his post.
Sent from my 710C using Tapatalk
Antiph3d said:
Here is a link and instructions to get yourself 100% stock so you can install the ruu.
Foxydrew wrote up a good tutorial for the previous update we got. I used it the other day to return to stock so I could install the OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57019175
BTW the stock recovery can also be found in his post.
Sent from my 710C using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've tried that but it didn't really change anything since I was running the stock rom. for some reason I can't get my device to unroot itself.
An error me and another user are experiencing while trying to update.
monsieur_beau19 said:
I've tried that but it didn't really change anything since I was running the stock rom. for some reason I can't get my device to unroot itself.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was kinda weird for me too. I was running rooted stock rom w/ custom recovery.
I unrooted with superSU but no matter how many reboots RootExplorer still had SU access. I checked with root checker and it said I wasn't rooted so I just went for it.
Using fastboot I replaced the recovery with stock and then locked the bootloader.
Rebooted into recovery and ran the previous RUU on my PC. It went off without a hitch and put me back to stock KK. Then I just waited for the morning OTA.
Also, your bootloader DOES have to be locked. You can't leave it unlocked if you want to use an RUU.
sirrx7 said:
It was kinda weird for me too. I was running rooted stock rom w/ custom recovery.
I unrooted with superSU but no matter how many reboots RootExplorer still had SU access. I checked with root checker and it said I wasn't rooted so I just went for it.
Using fastboot I replaced the recovery with stock and then locked the bootloader.
Rebooted into recovery and ran the previous RUU on my PC. It went off without a hitch and put me back to stock KK. Then I just waited for the morning OTA.
Also, your bootloader DOES have to be locked. You can't leave it unlocked if you want to use an RUU.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My situation is that I can't access my recovery after locking my bootloader.
monsieur_beau19 said:
My situation is that I can't access my recovery after locking my bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You dont need to go into recovery after relocking the bootloader. You want to let it reboot to the system and then power down and restart into the bootloader and select fastboot . Hook up your phone to the PC and run the ruu???.exe file. Once it reflashes the last version of kitkat you can download and install the OTA for Lollipop.
pcjunky said:
You dont need to go into recovery after relocking the bootloader. You want to let it reboot to the system and then power down and restart into the bootloader and select fastboot . Hook up your phone to the PC and run the ruu???.exe file. Once it reflashes the last version of kitkat you can download and install the OTA for Lollipop.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I was able to do that shortly after my last post. It worked well and lollipop seems to be running smoothly. I'm just going to patiently wait for the release of sense 7 now.
Will be closing this thread soon and I've created a TWRP Backup of the Unrooted Stock Lollipop Sense 6 Rom. Will post on another thread once backup is completed. That way, no one has to relock their bootloader, flash a stock recovery or use an RUU
pcjunky said:
You dont need to go into recovery after relocking the bootloader. You want to let it reboot to the system and then power down and restart into the bootloader and select fastboot . Hook up your phone to the PC and run the ruu???.exe file. Once it reflashes the last version of kitkat you can download and install the OTA for Lollipop.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yup i did the samething
deleted.
monsieur_beau19 said:
Will be closing this thread soon and I've created a TWRP Backup of the Unrooted Stock Lollipop Sense 6 Rom. Will post on another thread once backup is completed. That way, no one has to relock their bootloader, flash a stock recovery or use an RUU
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where can I find this?
FoxyDrew said:
Where can I find this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haven't posted yet. I'll see if I can post it tonight.
backup for stock lollipop sense for htc desire 816 a5_chl
monsieur_beau19 said:
Haven't posted yet. I'll see if I can post it tonight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have u posted the backup for lollipop sense for a5_chl anywhere yet?...and if so where can it be found?...or a link...anything please...my phone is not working properly and my computer is broken...so I have no way to install the ruu myself...I have to do everything on my phone
So if u have it I would be greatly appreciative if u could helpme out with it. Thank you for your attention to my post. Azzrieal
azzrieal said:
Have u posted the backup for lollipop sense for a5_chl anywhere yet?...and if so where can it be found?...or a link...anything please...my phone is not working properly and my computer is broken...so I have no way to install the ruu myself...I have to do everything on my phone
So if u have it I would be greatly appreciative if u could helpme out with it. Thank you for your attention to my post. Azzrieal
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OP has been updated with the link. Just drag the folder to your twrp backup folder and restore from twrp as usual.
monsieur_beau19 said:
OP has been updated with the link. Just drag the folder to your twrp backup folder and restore from twrp as usual.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anyway someone can make a CWM zip also?
What:
the firmware.zip from hTC desire 816 dual sim A5_DUG CID:HTC__J15,HTC__001,HTC__A07 MID:0P9C70000 OTA update for Europe. (to check for your Device IDs, go to fastboot mode and type "fastboot getvar all")
Why:
users who update from Kitkat to Lollipop using TWRP/CWM backups instead of OTA, run into Wifi or touch problems because TWRP/CWM backups don't contain firmware updates. so by flashing this firmware, they can fix those issues. notice that your current ROM has to be 1.58.401.11 or 2.34.401.1. If you come from any other ROM, this file might not work properly or behave unexpectedly. of course you can try it at your own risk.
Where:
you can find the firmware.zip here (this naturally contains the stock 5.0.2. recovery, so if you need, you can extract it and get the stock recovery). you can also find proper OTA/TWRP/CWM Backups here.
How:
0- download firmware.zip and put it on the same folder as your platform tools (Adb/Fastboot) folder. a good source to get the minimal tools would be here.
1- Reboot your device to bootloader and choose fastboot (use power+volume down combination , or type "adb reboot bootloader" in console)
2- if you're S-On, you'll need to relock your bootloader. to do that, when in Fastboot, type "Fastboot oem lock". if you're S-off, you can skip the relocking part.
3- type "fastboot oem rebootRUU" to put the phone in firmware update mode. you'll see a silver hTC logo in the center of a black screen
4- type "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip" in console and press enter. (*this will also write 5.0.2. stock recovery so you'll lose your custom recovery)
5- type the same "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip" in console again.
6- type "fastboot reboot-bootloader" to reboot.
7-now, in order to have root and install custom recovery(TWRP/CWM) for restoring a Lollipop backup, you'll have to unlock bootloader again. you can try putting your old Unlock_code.bin in platformTools folder and typing "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin". If that doesn't work, you'll have to go through the process of requesting a new Unlocktoken from htcDEV, which there are various guides for, around XDA.
8- Install TWRP again.
9- Now you can put your TWRP Lollipop backup on phone storage and restore it.
10- If all you need is to just install Stock recovery, download the firmware.zip and extract it. put the recovery.img file in your fastboot folder. then in fastboot mode, type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img. be warned that after this, you will lose your custom recovery and will not be able to use twrp/cwm to backup/restore/flash files.
Who:
This is a continuation of the work done by our good user, 12rithy. you can find necessary firmware for A5_DWG and for S-OFF devices in that thread..
also, the firmware was extracted from OTA uploaded by another good user, crash6x86. If you need the OTA or TWRP/CWM backups of it, you can find them at its thread here.
Can you give a short Video Toturial for this Please,because i dont know how to do this .Please
Harris777 said:
Can you give a short Video Toturial for this Please,because i dont know how to do this .Please
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm afraid that's not possible for me. Also, if you find the instructions too confusing or complex, I advise against tempering with your device because you may run into problems at any stage and it would require a degree of skill and persistence to overcome. It probably won't be worth the effort unless your main motive is to gain experience.
Still, If you've done this before (unlocked and rooted your device, worked with custom recoveries and custom Roms) and if your device is the Europe Dual sim a5_dug, I'll try to help if any part is unclear or if you run into any problems in the process.
There is an easier, quicker way of flashing the firmware, but you must have an sdcard. I'll post later a how to after work.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
crash6x86 said:
There is an easier, quicker way of flashing the firmware, but you must have an sdcard. I'll post later a how to after work.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That would be great, Thanks
seekfind said:
I'm afraid that's not possible for me. Also, if you find the instructions too confusing or complex, I advise against tempering with your device because you may run into problems at any stage and it would require a degree of skill and persistence to overcome. It probably won't be worth the effort unless your main motive is to gain experience.
Still, If you've done this before (unlocked and rooted your device, worked with custom recoveries and custom Roms) and if your device is the Europe Dual sim a5_dug, I'll try to help if any part is unclear or if you run into any problems in the process.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah i know how to root and install Custom Recovery and ROM but i dont understand how to flash this firmware
Thanks mate . it worked for me, thank you for your effort
Rename the firmware to 0P9CIMG.zip.
Then boot to bootloader.
Follow the on screen directions to update.
I made sure to have a stock recovery, I haven't tried flashing firmware with a custom recovery. I do know that my M8 can flash the firmware with a custom recovery.
After everything updates, remove the firmware update from the sd card.
If anyone has any questions, I'll try to answer them.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
crash6x86 said:
Rename the firmware to 0P9CIMG.zip.
Then boot to bootloader.
Follow the on screen directions to update.
I made sure to have a stock recovery, I haven't tried flashing firmware with a custom recovery. I do know that my M8 can flash the firmware with a custom recovery.
After everything updates, remove the firmware update from the sd card.
If anyone has any questions, I'll try to answer them.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So if you boot to bootloader, it will automatically recognize the file and start updating firmware?
about the second point, you can flash firmware while having a custom recovery but after flashing the firmware you will lose the custom recovery because the firmware includes a stock recovery which will replace your custom one.
The biggest inconvenience here is, that you have to relock your bootloader before flashing firmware, because it won't accept firmware on an unlocked bootloader.
Harris777 said:
yeah i know how to root and install Custom Recovery and ROM but i dont understand how to flash this firmware
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I remember you saying somewhere that you have a Chinese unicom device. if it's S-on, then this file won't work for you. If it's S-off and you have SuperCID, then you can use it. doing it is as easy as following the steps. if any step is unclear, let me know and I'll explain it.
seekfind said:
So if you boot to bootloader, it will automatically recognize the file and start updating firmware?
about the second point, you can flash firmware while having a custom recovery but after flashing the firmware you will lose the custom recovery because the firmware includes a stock recovery which will replace your custom one.
The biggest inconvenience here is, that you have to relock your bootloader before flashing firmware, because it won't accept firmware on an unlocked bootloader.
I remember you saying somewhere that you have a Chinese unicom device. if it's S-on, then this method won't work for you. If it's S-off and you have SuperCID, then you can use it. doing it is as easy as following the steps. if any step is unclear, let me know and I'll explain it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes bro i have unicom version it is S-On. you said this method won't work So is there any other way of fixing wifi and touch issue in Lolipop backup ?
seekfind said:
So if you boot to bootloader, it will automatically recognize the file and start updating firmware?
about the second point, you can flash firmware while having a custom recovery but after flashing the firmware you will lose the custom recovery because the firmware includes a stock recovery which will replace your custom one.
The biggest inconvenience here is, that you have to relock your bootloader before flashing firmware, because it won't accept firmware on an unlocked bootloader.
I remember you saying somewhere that you have a Chinese unicom device. if it's S-on, then this method won't work for you. If it's S-off and you have SuperCID, then you can use it. doing it is as easy as following the steps. if any step is unclear, let me know and I'll explain it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't have to lock the boot loader, if I remember correctly. I am s-off and super cid with the desire 816w
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
crash6x86 said:
I didn't have to lock the boot loader, if I remember correctly. I am s-off and super cid with the desire 816w
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That explains it. no need for relocking bootloader when you're S-OFF because that's basically a security precaution by hTC. I miss the old days with my S-off hTC One XL. I flashed so many files from different sources that it lead to a Hard-Brick
Harris777 said:
yes bro i have unicom version it is S-On. you said this method won't work So is there any other way of fixing wifi and touch issue in Lolipop backup ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, I meant this file won't work for you. If your problems are firmware oriented, you'll just have to find the right firmware for your variant (or the right OTA) and flash it using this method. files for the chinese variant are not hard to come by if you look for them over the net.
Hello I was looking for wifi firmware for my HTC Dersire 816 single sim model A5_ul (S-on).. But cant find it any where...
shawon3050 said:
Hello I was looking for wifi firmware for my HTC Dersire 816 single sim model A5_ul (S-on).. But cant find it any where...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you should look for A5_ul OTA (not the CWM/TWRP backup). you can also use the RUU from this thread if your variant matches; it will fix the wifi problem
after following your way i will able to update lollipop in my phone but now there is a problem when i clicked to download something it show's (no sd card ).But i already have a SD card .
hello
i need firmware for desire 816 dual sim htc__059
or way to s-off my device and get supercid !!!
i lost my stock rom so , please i need your help on this
Unable to install
It shows an error .. mismatch
komalreddy said:
It shows an error .. mismatch
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
in what step? and what's the error? and your exact device specifications?
wanted_syrian said:
hello
i need firmware for desire 816 dual sim htc__059
or way to s-off my device and get supercid !!!
i lost my stock rom so , please i need your help on this
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you can find a nandroid backup for your device, which is much easier than s-off.
for s-off you'll have to pay 25$ and use sunshine. you can also take your phone to hTC care..
Installing the firmware it shows error 042
komalreddy said:
Installing the firmware it shows error 042
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1-did you relock your bootloader before flashing firmware?
2-is your device exactly the same as models I mentioned in the first post?