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Hello, i am a newbie and i want to flash a ROM for my EVO 3D, i have hboot 1.50 with S-ON unlocked Bootloaders and Rooted. So, i will flash a ROM for my firmware and confirmed it works and no need to flash Kernel, but when i go to FLASH GUI app it only shows Kernel Image and Recovery Image... I want to flash a Full ROM, which of the options do i need to choose? Thanks.
You cannot flash roms through that. You need a recovery such as twrp
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You cannot flash roms through that. You need a recovery such as twrp
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I have recovery.img in root of my sdcard which i used for install su-2.3.6.3.zip for root and unlock bootloaders with htcdev.com
luis4ever said:
Hello, i am a newbie and i want to flash a ROM for my EVO 3D, i have hboot 1.50 with S-ON unlocked Bootloaders and Rooted. So, i will flash a ROM for my firmware and confirmed it works and no need to flash Kernel, but when i go to FLASH GUI app it only shows Kernel Image and Recovery Image... I want to flash a Full ROM, which of the options do i need to choose? Thanks.
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Taken from the guide I posted in my OP of the Flash Image GUI EVO 3D thread:
HTC Unlock - Hboot 1.5 Users Guide for ROMs with a Kernel (boot.img file):
1) Unlock using HTC method for Hboot 1.5 users
2) Load this application, Flash Image GUI, onto the device, either through the Market or the link provided in this OP.
3) Download ROM .zip file to the sdcard on the device.
4) Open up Flash Image GUI, select Browse and select the ROM .zip file, downloaded to /sdcard in the previous step.
5) Flash Image GUI will provide a warning, reminding that the ROM .zip file will *need* to be flashed in the custom recovery afterward.
6) Flash Image GUI will index the full ROM .zip file searching for the kernel and kernel modules. Once located, the Flash Image button should be enabled.
7) Select the Flash Image button and Flash Image GUI will load the kernel modules and kernel from inside the ROM zip file.
8) Select reboot recovery.
9) Inside the custom recovery, load/flash the ROM zip file.
10) Reboot to normal Android mode and all should work including Wifi!
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Edit: 2nd question posted same time I replied to 1st question
luis4ever said:
I have recovery.img in root of my sdcard which i used for install su-2.3.6.3.zip for root and unlock bootloaders with htcdev.com
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If you boot into the recovery, use the same method as used for the su-2.3.6.3.zip for the ROM .zip file and it will load.
The confusion occurs if the ROM contains a kernel. If so, Flash Image GUI can be used with the guide I posted above.
Alternative methods involve using fastboot to load the recovery, such as: fastboot boot c:\recovery.img
If that doesn't answer your question, feel free to post back! Thanks for the support!
This is what happens:
1.- Go to open flash GUI and starts.
2.- now kernel is preselected and chache and dalvik too.
3.- i press browse button select meanromv2.17.651.5.zip
4.- it says is a too large file for recovery or kernel image.
5.- it asks if it is a valid ROM zip file and it can locate kernel modules etc.
6.- i press yes and it says extracting zip file: meanrom.zip locating for kernel modules, peleas be patient, etc.
7.- extracted zip file in Application data.
8.- kernel continues preselected and cache too.
9.- what is the next? Press flash? And then? Reboot lnto recovery and navigate to zip file and press power button to install? Wipe data?
PD: As far as i know the kernel from the Stock and this ROM is the same. Thanks.
luis4ever said:
This is what happens:
1.- Go to open flash GUI and starts.
2.- now kernel is preselected and chache and dalvik too.
3.- i press browse button select meanromv2.17.651.5.zip
4.- it says is a too large file for recovery or kernel image.
5.- it asks if it is a valid ROM zip file and it can locate kernel modules etc.
6.- i press yes and it says extracting zip file: meanrom.zip locating for kernel modules, peleas be patient, etc.
7.- extracted zip file in Application data.
8.- kernel continues preselected and cache too.
9.- what is the next? Press flash? And then? Reboot lnto recovery and navigate to zip file and press power button to install? Wipe data?
PD: As far as i know the kernel from the Stock and this ROM is the same. Thanks.
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Steps 7 and 8 are where more detail is needed.
Although, all this confusion might be avoided by answering one question: Does this ROM contain a kernel? If not, you can skip using Flash Image GUI and directly load the ROM from the custom recovery, since you mentioned it is compatible with stock kernel you're currently using.
If this ROM does contain a kernel then answer to all questions in number 9 should be Yes. You'll know more about the kernel included in the ROM as Flash Image GUI adds three lines of text above the Flash button detailing where the kernel was located inside the ROM .zip file and what type of kernel setup the ROM is using.
Hope that helps!
joeykrim said:
Steps 7 and 8 are were more detail is needed.
Although, all this confusion might be avoided by answering one question: Does this ROM contain a kernel? If not, you can skip using Flash Image GUI and directly load the ROM from the custom recovery, since you mentioned it is compatible with stock kernel you're currently using.
If this ROM does contain a kernel then answer to all questions in number 9 should be Yes. You'll know more about the kernel included in the ROM as Flash Image GUI adds three lines of text above the Flash button detailing where the kernel was located inside the ROM .zip file and what type of kernel setup the ROM is using.
Hope that helps!
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If this guy tries and gives you advice about flash gui don't listen to him...He doesn't know what he's talking about.
gilbydakid said:
If this guy tries and gives you advice about flash gui don't listen to him...He doesn't know what he's talking about.
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WTF dude? R u serious? Hope not. Joeykrim knows what he's talking about. Period.
Now, for the OP, I have a guide/flashing notes in my signature that should help clear up your Hboot 1.50 flashing issues. Also have detailed flashing "scenarios" that include using Jk's FlashImage app.
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WTF dude? R u serious? Hope not. Joeykrim knows what he's talking about. Period.
Now, for the OP, I have a guide/flashing notes in my signature that should help clear up your Hboot 1.50 flashing issues. Also have detailed flashing "scenarios" that include using Jk's FlashImage app.
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Thanks, i falshed the ROM with no problems.
Deleted, starting to sound like a xda prick.
Yes it was a joke.
S3nt from my 3D wond3rland
I been searching around all over the place and I am just hitting my head against the wall. Any help would be appreciated.
This is my setup: hboot 1.5 S-ON, I have unlocked using the HTC method. I have Revolutionary CWM recovery installed.
I am looking to update the Kernel and Radio/PRI of the phone to the latest versions. (I haven't done it in a very long time.)
By what I read, since I have hboot 1.5 updating the kernel seems close to impossible. I did read that I may have to go to a Stock Rom and update via sprint OTA to get the latest updates then unlock again? That doesnt sound right to me.
I am all types of confused. Part of this was started because I wanted to try the MeanROM (link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466362) and also update my phone. Everything I try to do fails or I cant do because of the 1.5 or the S-ON.
Hopefully i am making some sense. I dont know what I have to do to get the latest kernel or if it even is possible.
If you are rooted already the only thing you need to do is install flash GUI app (you can get it in the market) and flash the kernel (boot.img) file before you flash the ROM and you should be OK
There is a myth that if your on 1.5 s-on your doomed, that's not true. It does mean that you'll need an extra step to do things but you'll be able to get things done without issues.
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megabiteg said:
If you are rooted already the only thing you need to do is install flash GUI app (you can get it in the market) and flash the kernel (boot.img) file before you flash the ROM and you should be OK
There is a myth that if your on 1.5 s-on your doomed, that's not true. It does mean that you'll need an extra step to do things but you'll be able to get things done without issues.
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Thank you for the reply, so I understand I can load that application, unzip the rom I want which will have the boot.img. Then flash that boot.img and then install that rom, is that correct? Lastly, does this also update the radio and pri?
spiderz13 said:
Thank you for the reply, so I understand I can load that application, unzip the rom I want which will have the boot.img. Then flash that boot.img and then install that rom, is that correct? Lastly, does this also update the radio and pri?
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If your firmware is compatible with the Rom and kernel yes. If not, you will brick your phone or features will not work as they have to do. After you install flash GUI go to browse button and you will be advertised that file is too large for a kernel or recovery image, then asks if it is a valid Rom zip file. Tap yes and it will search the kernel inside the Rom. After it finishes tap flash and after reboot in recovery(you have to have recovery.img in root of your SD card), next wipe dalvik and cache, install zip and wait until the phone finishes. It is also recommended to you to make a nandroid backup before install anything.
spiderz13 said:
Thank you for the reply, so I understand I can load that application, unzip the rom I want which will have the boot.img. Then flash that boot.img and then install that rom, is that correct? Lastly, does this also update the radio and pri?
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For the EVO 3D, much like the EVO 4G, the custom ROMs generally do not contain the radio or pri images.
There are some different reasons for this, but one of the common reasons being some users claim to experience different radio performance based on their geographic loation in relation to different versions of the radio and pri images.
luis4ever said:
If your firmware is compatible with the Rom and kernel yes. If not, you will brick your phone or features will not work as they have to do. After you install flash GUI go to browse button and you will be advertised that file is too large for a kernel or recovery image, then asks if it is a valid Rom zip file. Tap yes and it will search the kernel inside the Rom. After it finishes tap flash and after reboot in recovery(you have to have recovery.img in root of your SD card), next wipe dalvik and cache, install zip and wait until the phone finishes. It is also recommended to you to make a nandroid backup before install anything.
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The only clarification to this post would be having recovery.img in the root of your SD card is not required for rebooting into recovery mode. In order for a custom recovery to load, when rebooting into recovery mode, the recovery.img has to have been flashed previously. Flash Image GUI can also flash the recovery.img to the recovery partition so when you reboot into recovery, the proper custom recovery loads. Most users flash custom recoveries infrequently when compared to how often they flash ROMs so the process for flashing the recovery process isn't covered as often.
In general, regarding the OP's original question of flashing the "MeanROM", the Flash Image GUI thread provides a great beginner step by step guide I wrote to help walk thru the general overview and process. I've quoted it below for easy reference.
Appreciate all the support of Flash Image GUI! I'll echo the optimism for hboot 1.5 s-on unlocked users, most everything is still possible. HTC just requires an extra few steps which can be frustrating, but once they are learned, the process is fairly smooth.
Hope the clarification helps iron out any confusion on the details!
HTC Unlock - Hboot 1.5 Users Guide for ROMs with a Kernel (boot.img file):
1) Unlock using HTC method for Hboot 1.5 users
2) Load this application, Flash Image GUI, onto the device, either through the Market or the link provided in this OP.
3) Download ROM .zip file to the sdcard on the device.
4) Open up Flash Image GUI, select Browse and select the ROM .zip file, downloaded to /sdcard in the previous step.
5) Flash Image GUI will provide a warning, reminding that the ROM .zip file will *need* to be flashed in the custom recovery afterward.
6) Flash Image GUI will index the full ROM .zip file searching for the kernel and kernel modules. Once located, the Flash Image button should be enabled.
7) Select the Flash Image button and Flash Image GUI will load the kernel modules and kernel from inside the ROM zip file.
8) Select reboot recovery.
9) Inside the custom recovery, load/flash the ROM zip file.
10) Reboot to normal Android mode and all should work including Wifi!
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Hi all
I hope there's someone can help to better understand flashing HC ROM from rooted GB stock ROM.
And so I read globatron ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358758) :
If you are already S-OFF on gingerbread, or ran *this* procedure previously skip to Part 2.
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SO I skip to PART 2:
I assume myself did the below since mine is rooted:
Rooted
Busybox
Secure flag turned off on the boot image
Stock recovery replaced by CWM
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1. So I just connect to PC, double click ARUWizard.exe and it's done for stock Honeycomb?
Let's say I want to do install custom ROM.
I download:
3G-Wifi: f1a04839f7b187887c77b4ab552cc2fb HC-3G-light.zip
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Here's my question. Why do I need to download HC-3G-light.zip?
I go to one of the HC custom ROM thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409296
I read the instruction:-
Instructions:
1. Make sure you are running the correct Radio & Hboot, Follow GLOBATRON Guide or Paul Obrien Guide
2. Boot into recovery
3. Nandroid/Backup Current ROM
4. Flash Cool_ROM.zip
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2. Can I just download the custom ROM, boot into recovery, backup current ROM, and then flash the Cool_ROM without using PC?
Is it because I need to flash using HC-3G-light.zip RUU (I assume there's ARUWizard.exe inside the HC-3G-light.zip) first before flashing the using method 2 as below:-
Method 2: Using bootloader - NOTE I strongly recommend using method 1.
Rename the downloaded file PG41IMG.zip
Transfer the file to the root of your SD card
Reboot to hboot, which will detect and install the update.
Note it will require two passes to complete the upgrade due to hboot change
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At the end, it says:
If you used the light image now restore your nandroid backup or flash your custom ROM now - then you are finished.
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Is this part that I use the custom ROM that I want?
Thanks guys. I got confused here with flashing ROM using RUU and flashing ROM using CWM...
If you do the full s off aru wizard you can flash roms freely without the light package. Disregard flashing boot.img if you have s off
Flyer
mcord11758 said:
If you do the full s off aru wizard you can flash roms freely without the light package. Disregard flashing boot.img if you have s off
Flyer
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Please pardon my noobness.
The last time I did it is to s-off, install CWM and root only. I still using stock GB. So I didn't do any ARUWIZARD.exe thingy.
So.......
What is the first step I do? I did download the light package and I didn't see any ARUWIZARD in it. I guess I need to download the big file?
If on s off gingerbread, run the aru wizard. You will then be on honeycomb with s off. At that point in time you can freely flash honeycomb and ics roms
Flyer
Originally had a stock Evo then decided to root it and install a custom rom.
I rooted it using the RegawMod
Then I tried to use goomanager to install the rom, but this didn't work
So I tried to manually install the rom through TWRP, I made a backup then I flashed the superwipe(smw6180) script and flashed that first then I flashed the custom rom I downloaded (UR_EVO_4G_LTE_SIX)
Now, when I reboot it shows the HTC boot screen, then goes to black.
I am able to get back into recovery pretty easily but am not able to restore my backup, I still keep getting the black screen
Also whenever I am flashing my backup or my new rom, its says that it took 0 seconds to complete, which I find very odd
The recovery page looks like this
***Tampered***
***Unlocked***
Jewel put ship s-on rl
Hboot 1.15.000
Radio 1.05.11.0606
Open dsp v251.0.32.0405
eMMC-boot
jun 18 2010
Does anyone have any suggestions to how to fix this? I have searched everywhere but no one has any real answers.
You have to flash the kernel separately.
Easiest thing to do, go to the TeamWin website and get the latest twrp recovery image and a copy of meanrom from the development section, fastboot flash recovery and install meanrom, it has a kernel installer so you don't have to flash the kernel separately
om4 said:
You have to flash the kernel separately.
Easiest thing to do, go to the TeamWin website and get the latest twrp recovery image and a copy of meanrom from the development section, fastboot flash recovery and install meanrom, it has a kernel installer so you don't have to flash the kernel separately
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Would it be possible to install the PJ75IMG.zip and do this through the bootloader. Then flash mean rom?
Or do I have to do the ADB Fastboot method?
brodyman93 said:
Would it be possible to install the PJ75IMG.zip and do this through the bootloader. Then flash mean rom?
Or do I have to do the ADB Fastboot method?
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There's an app called flashGUI in playstore that installs kernel for you. But it doesn't always work and can mess up. In that case you will need adb tools to get it working right. So it is reccomended u go ahead and learn adb tools, may as well install kernel with it.
Anthonicia said:
There's an app called flashGUI in playstore that installs kernel for you. But it doesn't always work and can mess up. In that case you will need adb tools to get it working right. So it is reccomended u go ahead and learn adb tools, may as well install kernel with it.
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Ok, I am not entirely sure what kernel I should use? Where should I look? The UR_Evo page?
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Ok, I am not entirely sure what kernel I should use? Where should I look? The UR_Evo page?
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MeanROM 4.0 and above has a built in kernal installer included so no need to flash the kernal separately
Thanks for all of your responses. I used fastboot to install a recovery, then installed meanrom.
Everything seems to be working perfect!!
I also got my foot in the door with using adb, which is awesome.
The kernel is the boot.img in any rom. So, if u want to flash anything other than mean rom flash the boot.img either before or after u flash the whole rom. Not too hard really
I am going to do an experiment(flashing TWRP.img on boot partition and trying to root.) to backup stock recovery.img of Lollipop 5.1. To do this, I need stock boot.img(Kernel Version: 3.4.42-gccbac57) of system version 23.26.2. If there's someone who rooted system version 23.26.2 then take backup of boot.img using Rashr App(Download from here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334554 ) and post that stock boot.img here.
If this experiment succeed then I will post stock recovery.img of lollipop 5.1.
UPDATE: I'm not going to do this experiment because temporary booting of twrp is now working on moto e. We can root device by temporary booting twrp and backup stock recovery.img
isn't there anyone who rooted 23.26.2 ?
I have 23.21.34 version i can give you if you want...
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I have 23.21.34 version i can give you if you want...
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It's simple, you just have to extract the boot.img from any ota zip (suggested the official OTA zip)
Do that and give him then.......it will be very good if he can make the 5.1 stock recovery
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Do that and give him then.......it will be very good if he can make the 5.1 stock recovery
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First of all, you must clarify who is referred to as 'him'?
Secondly, there is no method(according to me) by which you can make a stock recovery from a stock kernel. There are two files namely the boot.img and the recovery.img.
First one is the kernel and the second one is the recovery.
Use the ones you like.
Him meant the op
I don't know if one can make recovery from boot.img.......The op didn't say that either....He said and i quote "I am going to do an experiment to backup stock recovery.img of Lollipop 5.1. To do this, I need stock boot.img(Kernel Version: 3.4.42-gccbac57) of system "
So i thought by using some process he may be able to back up stock recovery....that is why i said like that
and BTW where are those .img files available @Rohitagni
cksup said:
Him meant the op
I don't know if one can make recovery from boot.img.......The op didn't say that either....He said and i quote "I am going to do an experiment to backup stock recovery.img of Lollipop 5.1. To do this, I need stock boot.img(Kernel Version: 3.4.42-gccbac57) of system "
So i thought by using some process he may be able to back up stock recovery....that is why i said like that
and BTW where are those .img files available @Rohitagni
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U can find them in any zipped firmware files. By zipped firmware files, I mean the zips for stock firmware, or the update zips that many XDA users capture here from their rooted phones to help users who haven't received the OTA, enjoy the new OS, simply by sideloading.
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I have 23.21.34 version i can give you if you want...
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Thanks, but I want 23.26.2 version boot.img.
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It's simple, you just have to extract the boot.img from any ota zip (suggested the official OTA zip)
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I think, we can't extract boot.img from ota zip.
Rohitagni said:
First of all, you must clarify who is referred to as 'him'?
Secondly, there is no method(according to me) by which you can make a stock recovery from a stock kernel. There are two files namely the boot.img and the recovery.img.
First one is the kernel and the second one is the recovery.
Use the ones you like.
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I'm not making recovery.img from boot.img. I will use boot.img to make my device functional again because I'm going to flash TWRP.img on boot partition and try to root. If device gets root access then I can backup stock recovery.img because stock recovery.img is not over written in process of rooting.
I hope you succeed.........I try to get it from someone
And no @Rohitagni you can't extract boot.img from uploaded update zips but from full firmware zips,yes which is not available
I just saw in general section someone uploaded twrp backup of stock latest 5.1......I can flash that and give the boot.img tomorrow @EthicalHacker
cksup said:
I hope you succeed.........I try to get it from someone
And no @Rohitagni you can't extract boot.img from uploaded update zips but from full firmware zips,yes which is not available
I just saw in general section someone uploaded twrp backup of stock latest 5.1......I can flash that and give the boot.img tomorrow @EthicalHacker
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I am extremely sorry, for misleading you guys! I just found out that the fsg.bin and the gpt.bin (with logo.bin, etc) are the only things that are available in those zips. So yes, @cksup, you are correct. Please provide him with the kernel, so that miracles can happen
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I hope you succeed.........I try to get it from someone
And no @Rohitagni you can't extract boot.img from uploaded update zips but from full firmware zips,yes which is not available
I just saw in general section someone uploaded twrp backup of stock latest 5.1......I can flash that and give the boot.img tomorrow @EthicalHacker
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That's fine.
I think, the twrp backup; you're talking about is Brazilian. So be careful.
any one found the way to flash twrp on stock 5.1 lollipop previous method don't work.
Ansh2000 said:
any one found the way to flash twrp on stock 5.1 lollipop previous method don't work.
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Use latest twrp.img and SuperSU zip to root.
And if you have 23.26.2 version then you may help me by posting stock boot.img here.
check out #1st post of this thread.
EthicalHacker said:
Use latest twrp.img and SuperSU zip to root.
And if you have 23.26.2 version then you may help me by posting stock boot.img here.
check out #1st post of this thread.
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Yes I am on 23.26.2 version but unable to flash. twrp, tried all version of twrp but result is same.
Ansh2000 said:
Yes I am on 23.26.2 version but unable to flash. twrp, tried all version of twrp but result is same.
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Use twrp 2.8.7 recovery
forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3100879
with following root guide
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755336
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Yes I am on 23.26.2 version but unable to flash. twrp, tried all version of twrp but result is same.
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Hey before you flash TWRP can you do something ....... can you dump for recovery partition and save it in sd card and post it here ....
hey i have a XT1025 on the 5.1 ota update, untouched, and how can i root my device?
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Hey before you flash TWRP can you do something ....... can you dump for recovery partition and save it in sd card and post it here ....
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We can't dump stock recovery without root access and moto e has only one rooting method which is flashing custom recovery on recovery partition. It means we lose stock recovery when we get root access.
That's why I'm taking risk of above mentioned experiment to backup stock recovery.
lnasc256 said:
hey i have a XT1025 on the 5.1 ota update, untouched, and how can i root my device?
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Check out post no. #16 of this thread.
I have a backup of stock 5.1( 23.26.2) kernel and recovery, I took backup from rashr app after rooting my moto e, and I didnt flash twrp for rooting I boot into twrp, should I upload stock kernel or recovery?
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