[Q] Unlocked Bootloader OTA Question - HTC Rezound

Does unlocking the bootloader cause problems with downloading OTAs? Also, is it possible to pull the update file from someone's phone and update through the recovery? I don't know if this is all the same as it is on the OG Droid.

You'll have to relock in order to get the full update (radios ect.). Which means the re-unlock will factory reset you. But if you want to do it manually here are files and instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1467329
I had some troubles with that, but got it to take on the second try. As noted in the first post of that thread, you can also grab the new RUU and it'll take you to factory fresh with the OTA. Make sure you backup though, I know RUU wipes the internal SD and it may wipe external as well.

A2Aegis said:
Does unlocking the bootloader cause problems with downloading OTAs? Also, is it possible to pull the update file from someone's phone and update through the recovery? I don't know if this is all the same as it is on the OG Droid.
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If you want just the update file you can download it and then grab it before you let it install.
The file is called OTAPkg.zip and should be in /cache/fumo. You can just download it and postpone the install then move it out to somewhere where you can always use it at a later date.
But you have to relock and unlock regardless of which method you use to update.

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Jetstream STOCK ATT ROM 1.30.502.1. Official RUU

Here is the first Official ATT RUU for the Jetstream. I think many users waiting for this.
Now you can restore your device to stock always.
This update is only for AT&T Jetstream!!
(by the way, you can flash this ruu to any Jetstream which has s-off)
You can create a CWM flashable zip format from this RUU easily. Just extract the rom.zip file and flash the required .img files. This preserves your data partition but clean install is recommended.
This RUU deletes all your personal data and apps so backup to SD card.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/jetstream-att/downloads/
MIRROR:
https://rapidshare.com/files/1394623110/htc_jetstream_emr_update_1.30.502.1_us.exe
This system update includes:
Security patch
Removal of HTC Logger
Bug fixes
i can't see any thing fitting the description you wrote. just the htc sync and some PDF's...
am i wrong?
Make sure you relocked your bootloader!!! otherwise update will fail!!!
guru_shastri said:
i can't see any thing fitting the description you wrote. just the htc sync and some PDF's...
am i wrong?
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Try to refresh the page or empty your cache and try again. I downloaded right now. If no luck I can upload to multiupload.
i still can't see it.
tried using other browsers even. no stock rom link.
could u make it CWM flashable and then upload to multiupload?
also,
can u specify what it contains?
I cannot make CWM zip but I can upload the RUU
please upload it. thanks.
here is the download link:
https://rapidshare.com/files/1394623110/htc_jetstream_emr_update_1.30.502.1_us.exe
sweet...thanks!
I hope everyone like this release and now everyone can back to stock who bricked his device. I'm waiting for this too from last november.
well, i tried running the file on my unlocked device. it failed (as expected..)
since creating the CWM flashable is over my skills, how can i run it?
does it worth the trouble in relocking the bootloader?
i d/lded the Ruu, but the installation failed (bootloader unlocked)
i got the rom.zip file but i have no idea how to convert it to cwm zip file. couldnt find a proper guide to it
now what do we do?
Can any upload it to another mirror
other than rapidshare?
Are the updates in this RUU worthwhile?
Relock your device bootloader first!!!!! Than run the RUU. I updated my relocked device successfully yesterday.
You can unlock it again after update. I successfully rooted it as well.
Now my device is much stable.
If you have AT&T working sim and data plan, you can update from the settings via OTA.
Update will fail if your device has unlocked bootloader!!!!!!!!!
Well, i updated my device.
i locked my device (fastboot oem lock) which put me in a "security issues" state.
that means the device is in bootloader state only. the only way to keep going from that point is running the RUU to overwrite the issues.
after the update - an unlock is required. that is done with the bin file sent from HTC when first unlocking the device. (fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin)
Now, ReRoot and your good to go.
OK. just finished the cycle. have no idea what the update contains actually - but still - doesnt worth the trouble. hopefully task or doomlord will make the RUU into a CWM flasable..
feherhollo, if you can, in the future be more specific about the process you do. lines like "relock the device" arn't so clear to everybody. thanks.
If you can all wait another day, I'll have a CWM-flashable zip out this weekend. It looks like bmw-boy might be doing this as well.

Unlocked Amaze couldn't obtain OTA upgrade

I am using US tmobile amaze overseas so the only convenient solution for me was to buy an unlock code online. Now it has been unlocked. Ok, I was aware of the OTA upgrade since december time, but everytime I checked for upgrade in About Phone it turned out to say no update for me. And I am also aware the upgrade was planned to stop delivering in mid Jan, so I would have missed it forever.
Now the question: Are unlocked phone not eligible for pushed updates?
I am aware of the stock roms compiled by xboarders especially the deodex 1.43.531.5 version, but it must need custom recovery to install. Any other way for me to install the said version without wipeout?
otivaeey said:
I am using US tmobile amaze overseas so the only convenient solution for me was to buy an unlock code online. Now it has been unlocked. Ok, I was aware of the OTA upgrade since december time, but everytime I checked for upgrade in About Phone it turned out to say no update for me. And I am also aware the upgrade was planned to stop delivering in mid Jan, so I would have missed it forever.
Now the question: Are unlocked phone not eligible for pushed updates?
I am aware of the stock roms compiled by xboarders especially the deodex 1.43.531.5 version, but it must need custom recovery to install. Any other way for me to install the said version without wipeout?
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Not Development related.
this is a question and not a development for the amaze. please post in correct section next time (General). Being that the phone is unlocked does not matter since you have not modified any system files. You also need to post more information like what carrier and what version are you on and trying to update to?
Binary, Would you please move this where it belongs. Thnx
fcpelayo said:
this is a question and not a development for the amaze. please post in correct section next time (General). Being that the phone is unlocked does not matter since you have not modified any system files. You also need to post more information like what carrier and what version are you on and trying to update to?
Binary, Would you please move this where it belongs. Thnx
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Right. The phone has not been modified. I have tried the phone on Vodafone and Three UK during the update, but couldn't receive the OTA update, not even via wifi. My version is 1.36.531.5 TMOUS, wanting 1.43.531.5 TMOUS.
Thank you
It will not update because of the custom recovery.
kruschman said:
It will not update because of the custom recovery.
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OP didn't say he has installed custom recovery so that has nothing to do with it. Sounds like his phone is stock. I'm not sure how OTA updates work when you're on another network other than Tmobile. I know that my Telus phone will never see an OTA update.
otivaeey said:
Right. The phone has not been modified. I have tried the phone on Vodafone and Three UK during the update, but couldn't receive the OTA update, not even via wifi. My version is 1.36.531.5 TMOUS, wanting 1.43.531.5 TMOUS.
Thank you
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It will not upgrade bc the update is carrier related. According to HTC when I called, but I remember hearing a menu for support in europe. I had called in for something else. Although you can try contacting them. Also if you dont care about your warranty being voided then I suggest you unlock bootloader, root and flash the update manually or flash a custom rom. For non us customers your update should be 1.46 i think.
marleyfan61 said:
OP didn't say he has installed custom recovery so that has nothing to do with it. Sounds like his phone is stock. I'm not sure how OTA updates work when you're on another network other than Tmobile. I know that my Telus phone will never see an OTA update.
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My bad, I assumed it was rooted also.
otivaeey said:
I am using US tmobile amaze overseas so the only convenient solution for me was to buy an unlock code online. Now it has been unlocked. Ok, I was aware of the OTA upgrade since december time, but everytime I checked for upgrade in About Phone it turned out to say no update for me. And I am also aware the upgrade was planned to stop delivering in mid Jan, so I would have missed it forever.
Now the question: Are unlocked phone not eligible for pushed updates?
I am aware of the stock roms compiled by xboarders especially the deodex 1.43.531.5 version, but it must need custom recovery to install. Any other way for me to install the said version without wipeout?
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other than flashing a custom rom, only other way i can think of is this, it'll keep your bootloader locked, stock recovery, just like a brand new amaze with the ota update, but it will wipe absolutely everything...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
smatthew45 said:
other than flashing a custom rom, only other way i can think of is this, it'll keep your bootloader locked, stock recovery, just like a brand new amaze with the ota update, but it will wipe absolutely everything...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
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Exactly.
Just backup your data to your external sdcard, backup your internal sdcard to your computer, download the PH85IMG.zip file for 1.43 rom, relock your bootloader if you haven't done so already (or have done it at all), place the PH85IMG.zip (named as such) onto the root of your external sdcard, boot into bootloader and flash the file.
Afterwards restore your backups.
hmmm makes me wonder now.. what kind of unlocked did the op mean? network unlock to use overseas or bootloader unlocked
fcpelayo said:
hmmm makes me wonder now.. what kind of unlocked did the op mean? network unlock to use overseas or bootloader unlocked
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He said he he's overseas and bought an unlock coded online. That can only mean network unlock.
Binary100100 said:
Exactly.
Just backup your data to your external sdcard, backup your internal sdcard to your computer, download the PH85IMG.zip file for 1.43 rom, relock your bootloader if you haven't done so already (or have done it at all), place the PH85IMG.zip (named as such) onto the root of your external sdcard, boot into bootloader and flash the file.
Afterwards restore your backups.
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Thanks so much for the help guys, but I am still stuck in the bootloader part. I have done: place PH85IMG.ZIP (exactly zip, around 400mb) onto the root of my EXTERNAL sdcard.
In the bootloader what I have got was this:
SD checking...
Loading...[PH85DIAG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[PH85DIAG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.tar]
No image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.aes]
No image!
My phone is on stock rom, stock bootloader, stock recovery, everything is stock. Perhaps I didn't put it right in the root. Can you guys specify the root location? I mean /what?
otivaeey said:
Thanks so much for the help guys, but I am still stuck in the bootloader part. I have done: place PH85IMG.ZIP (exactly zip, around 400mb) onto the root of my EXTERNAL sdcard.
In the bootloader what I have got was this:
SD checking...
Loading...[PH85DIAG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[PH85DIAG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.tar]
No image!
Loading...[PH85IMG.aes]
No image!
My phone is on stock rom, stock bootloader, stock recovery, everything is stock. Perhaps I didn't put it right in the root. Can you guys specify the root location? I mean /what?
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Did you relock your bootloader?
mine was doing that too for awhile, so what i did was make sure the ONLY thing on my external sdcard was the PH85IMG.zip file, after that the phone recognized it without any problems
Are you sure it's not named as PH85IMG.zip.zip? When you downloaded the file, did you add the .zip extension? If so, remove the 2nd .zip extension, and you should be golden.
fcpelayo said:
It will not upgrade bc the update is carrier related..
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It's incorrect. I got that update straightway in December - in fact my Amaze is being used overseas and therefore certainly unlocked from T-Mobile..

[Q] help wih stock backup pre-root

I've had a lot of trouble upgrading to KitKat. After attempting to flash different image files for stock recovery/boot/system, I found it impossible to completely unroot the phone using the instructions posted because the phone kept re-rooting itself. Finally, I S-offed, wrote superCID, used the Telus RUU, applied the OTA downloaded to the phone, changed the CID back to GLOBA001 (my carrier is WindMobile). And finally! I know I relocked and unlocked the bootloader somewhere in the process, but I can't quite remember when.
Now, before I even think of re-rooting the phone or installing a custom recovery, I'd like to create a backup of the stock boot, recovery, and system. I tried running
Code:
fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-zaracl.img
using the special KitKat TWRP. There's a message about boot.img being downloaded successfully but the phone reboots to a black screen.
I know that TWRP 2.7.1.0 downloaded from their website worked fine on my phone before I ran the RUU . So I'm not sure that the new TWRP is incompatible with my phone.
If I wanted to use adb instead, I'd need to root the phone before being able to pull the stock recovery, boot, and system images using adb shell. If I have to resort to rooting, is there any way to do so without flashing a custom recovery first? If there is, I might be able to unroot the phone afterward and make it stick. (Delete the supersu apk and su binary, right?)
I remember that the first time my phone attempted to download and apply the OTA automatically, my phone wiped itself. It was a lot of hard work to get it back to a usable state, but it was my own fault for not having a proper backup. I'd like to avoid making that mistake again, and have a stock backup handy on my computer in case there are carrier updates for my phone in the future.
To re-iterate, possible to back up stock everything without root? If not, possible to root without installing custom recovery?
You can no longer boot into a custom recovery, you have to actually flash it.
As far as having the stock recovery and boot, those are actually inside the OTA so you can pull it from there.
Since you'll have the stock recovery already, you can flash TWRP and use that to backup boot and system.
When you need to go stock, just use TWRP to restore your backup and then manually flash the stock recovery.
Since you made the device S-OFF, I recommend that if you need to lock/unlock the bootloader that you use the commands in this thread versus using the htcdev method as that wipes the /data/preload/ folder (as part of its normal /data wipe) which includes a few stock apps.
I had already re-locked the bootloader using the HTCdev method after the upgrade and before starting the thread. Do you think the potential loss of apps would cause any future OTAs to fail? If so, I don't mind re-doing the RUU (no important data on the phone right now). If not, I'll proceed with flashing TWRP.
Thanks for the tip on the alternate unlock method. I'll use that method the next time I need to re-unlock the bootloader.
EveKnight75 said:
I had already re-locked the bootloader using the HTCdev method after the upgrade and before starting the thread. Do you think the potential loss of apps would cause any future OTAs to fail? If so, I don't mind re-doing the RUU (no important data on the phone right now). If not, I'll proceed with flashing TWRP.
Thanks for the tip on the alternate unlock method. I'll use that method the next time I need to re-unlock the bootloader.
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Locking the bootloader won't do anything, it's only unlocking using the htcdev token that causes the data wipe. So if you haven't unlocked using the htcdev method since running the RUU you will still have the 2 - 3 apps.
I don't know if the /data/preload/ folder is a requirement for a successful OTA update or not but I checked inside my OTA zip for my phone and it does include the 3 items stored there for the VM variant.
The unlock was AFTER the RUU. I ran the RUU, then used the OTA to upgrade to KitKat, then unlocked the bootloader again. However, I didn't notice any apps disappearing and the OTA zip for Wind also has a /data/preload folder.
*Shrugs* Seems good enough to me. TWRP, here I come!
needing wind stock stuck with wind awsy amd wont connect
I have an unlocked desire 601 it finds only wind away I'm trying to get a backup of the stock Rom to flash it does anyone k ow if there any around or even a back up I can use to try to get my phone working on wind home
jayjsteez said:
I have an unlocked desire 601 it finds only wind away I'm trying to get a backup of the stock Rom to flash it does anyone k ow if there any around or even a back up I can use to try to get my phone working on wind home
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2804427
needing help for s-off
EveKnight75 said:
I had already re-locked the bootloader using the HTCdev method after the upgrade and before starting the thread. Do you think the potential loss of apps would cause any future OTAs to fail? If so, I don't mind re-doing the RUU (no important data on the phone right now). If not, I'll proceed with flashing TWRP.
Thanks for the tip on the alternate unlock method. I'll use that method the next time I need to re-unlock the bootloader.
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hey i have unlocked desire 601 but only says wind away and wont connect ive knoticed the wind version is the same as the other versions but im wondering do i need the wind rom in order for it to pick up the wind home i cant seem to find anywhere online the wind rom and everytime i try to s-off it saysfailed and ive followed everything is there any insite you could give me to help me with this issue if its fixable again my phone says wind away but wont connect to it and i need to get it working as its my only device and carrier i use thx
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EveKnight75 said:
I had already re-locked the bootloader using the HTCdev method after the upgrade and before starting the thread. Do you think the potential loss of apps would cause any future OTAs to fail? If so, I don't mind re-doing the RUU (no important data on the phone right now). If not, I'll proceed with flashing TWRP.
Thanks for the tip on the alternate unlock method. I'll use that method the next time I need to re-unlock the bootloader.
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hey i have unlocked desire 601 but only says wind away and wont connect ive knoticed the wind version is the same as the other versions but im wondering do i need the wind rom in order for it to pick up the wind home i cant seem to find anywhere online the wind rom and everytime i try to s-off it saysfailed and ive followed everything is there any insite you could give me to help me with this issue if its fixable again my phone says wind away but wont connect to it and i need to get it working as its my only device and carrier i use thx
-Duir- said:
You can no longer boot into a custom recovery, you have to actually flash it.
As far as having the stock recovery and boot, those are actually inside the OTA so you can pull it from there.
Since you'll have the stock recovery already, you can flash TWRP and use that to backup boot and system.
When you need to go stock, just use TWRP to restore your backup and then manually flash the stock recovery.
Since you made the device S-OFF, I recommend that if you need to lock/unlock the bootloader that you use the commands in this thread versus using the htcdev method as that wipes the /data/preload/ folder (as part of its normal /data wipe) which includes a few stock apps.
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I don't understand how you can pull the stock recovery from the OTA. I thought OTA's are immediately installed, instead of stored untill you want to install it? So, how do you backup the stock recovery?
It is saved until you want to install. When it go finishes Downloading, just choose install later. And you will be able to copy it into other storage devices and extract files and what not. I'm not sure if it stores in internal or external I'm 80% sure external sd if you have one.
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[Q] RUU Failed

I'm trying to return my HTC One back to being unrooted because I wanna update it and almost everywhere I read, you need to unroot to get over the air updates. So I got S-Off and I relocked my bootloader, but whenever I try running the RUU, it always fails. I tried flashing it and I tried running the exe file. Why does it keep failing? Also, is it true you can't get OTA updates while being rooted? The RUU I use is for Cingular (which from my understanding is the one AT&T uses) and I have Super CID. Lastly, if anyone knows an easier way to return my phone to being completely stock and unrooted that would be great. Thanks in advance!
Which RUU did you use? Apparently the last official one was JB 4.3 w/ Sense 5.0, ver. 3.17.502.3. The one for KK4.4.2 w/ Sense 5.0, ver. 4.18.502.7 was apparently not actually released by ATT and many people were having problems with it.
clsA said:
Well near as I can tell the RUU did not originate from HTC, someone was able to create it and sign it same as HTC would. But the files behave differently than the "Real" HTC RUU. The only solution I found was to use the True HTC RUU from 3.xx.502.x and OTA to 4.xx.502.x to 5.xx.502.x. It requires s-off to flash the OTA's so it's not the perfect solution for everyone.
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So if you tried with the KK4.4.2 RUU, download the JB4.3 RUU from http://www.htc1guru.com/. Since you're S-OFF, you can use either the .exe or the decrypted .zip. I used the decrypted .zip before and it worked fine. Once you get that flashed you can then take the OTAs to update to KK4.4.2 w/ Sense 6. You'll need to be on the AT&T network to get those OTA. Otherwise you'll need to manually flash the updates, as clsA states in his post that I quoted above.
As for not getting OTAs while being rooted....
It's not so much that being rooted prevents getting OTAs. It's the process of getting to root that modifies or deletes system files that need to be intact for the OTA to work. OTA need to be installed through stock recovery. If you're rooted, it's most likely that you have a custom recovery. Also, unlocking the bootloader deletes some files the OTA checks for. If those files not there, the OTA will not install.
Flashing an RUU is the easiest way to get completely stock. It resets the phone to an out-of-the-box state. Whereas a factory reset done from bootloader or recovery basically just wipes the data partition, which will remove any apps you installed and user data. But any modifications to the system partition that are done remain. You don't get back the files that are deleted when you unlocked the bootloader.
Also, since you are S-OFF, there's no need to relock your bootloader to run an RUU. That's only required if you're S-ON. And once you get S-OFF, there is no reason to go back to S-ON.
Since I just want to get the new OTA update, do you recommend I just flash the update as opposed to going back to stock recovery because I don't mind having a rooted phone? Also, my phones camera suddenly became blurry, is it possible that the rooting had something to do with it? If it did, would flashing the OTA update fix it or would I need to go back to stock recovery or would neither fix it? Sorry for so many questions.
First off, what version is currently on your phone? Depending on where you're currently at you may need to flash more than one update in order to get it to the latest version. And no matter what, you'll need to flash stock recovery in order for the updates to flash. OTA updates, whether taken OTA or flashed manually, require stock recovery, as I mentioned before. Also, again as I mentioned before, the process of rooting your phone (more specifically, the process of unlocking your bootloader) most likely deleted files from your system partition that need to be in place in order for the OTA updates to install. If they are not there, the update will fail. So to answer your question...No, I don't recommend "just flash the update as opposed to going back to stock recovery". It won't work.
Since you didn't answer my question and state which RUU you tried, I don't know if you tried a bad 4.4.2 RUU or if there are other issues with your device and/or computer that's preventing any RUU from installing. If you just don't want to flash the RUU, then you can try flashing the update in the phone's current state and when it fails, you can analyze the error report, try to track down stock versions of the files you're missing and restore them if you find them, then try the update again, hoping you found everything. That's a lot more of a hassle than just flashing the RUU, flashing the updates, rooting, and setting up your phone.
Another option is to just flash a custom ROM. Most of them will bring the phone up to the latest version. Some will even take it higher than what is officially available from AT&T.
As for your camera problem, can't see how just rooting would cause that, but maybe it did. Without knowing the cause of the issue, I can't say if just flashing the OTA would fix it. If it's a software issue, then possibly it would. If it's a hardware issue, then probably not. Focus on updating the phone and worry about the camera issue if it still persists once updated.
Sorry, I forgot about your question. First of all, I got it working using RUU Zip M7 UL JB43 SENSE50 MR Cingular US 3.17.502.3-decrypted. The one that didn't work for me is RUU Zip M7 UL JB 50 Cingular - 1.26.502.12. Second, I am running 4.4.2. Thats for anyone who comes across this and was wondering. Thanks for your help sharksfan7. Also, in case you were wondering, my camera is still blurry, but I'll start a different thread for that.

Quick question about root and ota

Hey everyone, I've done some research and found plenty of people trying to keep root while accepting an OTA, but couldn't find anything pertaining exactly to my question. does anyone know if i accept the next OTA from att will it unroot and remove the tampered banner on my m8? all i've done is root my device. haven't changed anything or flashed anything other than twrp recovery. just want to go back to stock as easily as possible.
thanks for any help
stumcmahan said:
Hey everyone, I've done some research and found plenty of people trying to keep root while accepting an OTA, but couldn't find anything pertaining exactly to my question. does anyone know if i accept the next OTA from att will it unroot and remove the tampered banner on my m8? all i've done is root my device. haven't changed anything or flashed anything other than twrp recovery. just want to go back to stock as easily as possible.
thanks for any help
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You need to flash stock recovery, or the OTA won't install. In fact, you might even get stuck in a bootloop as the phone repeatedly boots into TWRP, looking for stock recovery (to install the OTA) and not finding it.
Also, if any system files have been modified by root, you need to return them to "stock" state. Otherwise the OTA will fail to install, saying the system has been modified. You can either return any system files to stock manually, or flash a stock ROM, nandroid, or RUU.
You will lose root when you OTA. But its an easy manner to just flash TWRP again, and flash SU/SuperSU to gain root. Unlocked bootloader is okay for OTA, so you don't even need to relock, unlock again, etc. to flash TWRP. But locked bootloader is required for RUU (unless you have s-off) if you choose that route in the paragraph above.

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