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i just got a thunderbolt today. it was allready rooted so when i tried to activate it i couldnt, does anyone know how i can get this back to stock so i can activate it??
chip0 said:
i just got a thunderbolt today. it was allready rooted so when i tried to activate it i couldnt, does anyone know how i can get this back to stock so i can activate it??
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
I read that but what I don't get is it says flash like inthe root method but I didn't root the phone I got it on Craig's list already rooted. I looked in the root method but it didn't explain how to get and running on the phone it just says type in these commands
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chip0 said:
I read that but what I don't get is it says flash like inthe root method but I didn't root the phone I got it on Craig's list already rooted. I looked in the root method but it didn't explain how to get and running on the phone it just says type in these commands
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What it means is renaming the zip file to PG05IMG and flashing via hboot.
So first you rename PG05IMG_MR1_no_hboot.zip to PG05IMG.zip and flash in hboot. Then, once that is flashed and you get no errors, remove the PG05IMG.zip file from your sdcard, rename the bootloader file, PG05IMG_hboot_1.4.0000.zip to PG05IMG.zip and flash the same way you did the MR1 RUU in hboot.
Before you attempt it I'd highly advise you to read the faqs that are pinned to get familiar with all the steps, terminology and methods before you actually go a head and return to stock.
Ok, where I'm gettin stck is Wat do u mean flash in hboot? Do I have to use adb? In on ill check it out thanx.
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Na, you boot your phone into hboot by powering off your phone then turning it back on by holding down the volume down button until your phone boots into hboot. No need for adb (unless you really want to use adb) Hboot has options like Recovery, Fastboot etc... Remember though, if you have a file on your sdcard that is named PG05IMG.zip than it will continually ask you to install the file or reboot your phone.
Oh ok so then when I boot in there I install the file? Ok I get it lol thank u!
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Now just curious once I'm stock again, if I'm on gb can I root from there? Or do I need to root from 2.2?
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chip0 said:
Now just curious once I'm stock again, if I'm on gb can I root from there? Or do I need to root from 2.2?
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I've haven't heard of any 100% method to root GB right now, though some have reported that the Revolutionary method works, Can't say for sure it'd probably be best to root while running Froyo. Just remember to be careful because you can mess your phone up if something is done wrong.
Ok thanx for the help. One last q lol I'm rooted on2.2 now can I flash a gb Rom over Wat I'm on now or no?
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Yes as long as you have a recovery installed and since you're rooted I'm sure you do.
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Also, depending on what version of 2.2 you're running you may need to flash a compatible radio to have data working on the GB build.
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Ok thanx a bunch!
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Yeah no problem.
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[Q] Will flashing the stock .sbf file remove my unlocked boot loader?
Yes, flashing a stock .sbf via RSD Lite will restore your recovery back to stock, and relock your bootloader.
w0lf215 said:
Yes, flashing a stock .sbf via RSD Lite will restore your recovery back to stock, and relock your bootloader.
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Thanks
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Also will it remove clockworks mod?
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yup will need to unlock and root again
will flashing an unlocked backup on a locked rom unlock your device and install etc.?
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Im not entirely sure what you mean, im assuming you meant making a backup in CWM of your ROM when your unlocked, SBF back to stock then use bootstap to flash that backup to your phone while locked and stocked recovery? IF thats the case I know that it won't unlock your bootloader or change your recovery to CWM. You'll still be locked BL and stock recovery. Thats AFAIK, I haven't done it personally so don't quote me but thats how you used to be able to retain 4g with custom ROMS. It *should* install ok and work, but as stated before I personally haven't done this.
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will flashing an unlocked backup on a locked rom unlock your device and install etc.?
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make the backup in bootstrap recovery instead of cwm then after sbf install bootstrap recovery and restore back up never done it myself but remember reading about it
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spleef said:
make the backup in bootstrap recovery instead of cwm then after sbf install bootstrap recovery and restore back up never done it myself but remember reading about it wont unlock it again but should restore the ROM you were using onto a locked phone
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Grr double post accident
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everyone talks about bootstrap recovery, where do i find it! i asked before nd someone sent me to cwm! so i assumed cwm was bootstrap somehow haha
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yep it will lose your unlock but i do a rsd this file i have (derpunlock.sbf) and it unlocks it in 2 seconds
Here is a download link direct, and Here is a site that has some info on step-by-step instructions of what to do.
Edit: I'm pretty sure that you will have to be connected to an AC power source each and every time you want to boot into bootstrap, so don't just overlook that part
Someone Please help me! I am rooted with s on and I tried to install a new font with rom toolbox and now my phone wont go past the 4g screen on the boot... Ive tried a factory reset and still nothing... I dont have a nandroid backup I can go to unfortunately... Help is greatly appreciated!
unccody said:
Someone Please help me! I am rooted with s on and I tried to install a new font with rom toolbox and now my phone wont go past the 4g screen on the boot... Ive tried a factory reset and still nothing... I dont have a nandroid backup I can go to unfortunately... Help is greatly appreciated!
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Your gonna have to relock if your currently unlocked and flash an ruu to get your phone booting again. Sorry but that is why you should always have a backup made
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Go into recovery and reflash your ROM
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Squirrel1620 said:
Your gonna have to relock if your currently unlocked and flash an ruu to get your phone booting again. Sorry but that is why you should always have a backup made
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How can I relock it if I cant get it booted?
Squirrel1620 said:
Your gonna have to relock if your currently unlocked and flash an ruu to get your phone booting again. Sorry but that is why you should always have a backup made
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Ive locked it, but now how can I flash the RUU? I have one downloaded but I thought I need to put it on the sd card and I cant do that if I cant get it booted
unccody said:
Ive locked it, but now how can I flash the RUU? I have one downloaded but I thought I need to put it on the sd card and I cant do that if I cant get it booted
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You have to use a card reader in a computer. If these are not available to you, you might try the local library.
You should be able to go into recovery. Just reflash like Mike said and you should be good to go.
Like others have said just go into recovery and re flash your rom. There is Zero need to re lock and run an ruu, just a waste of time
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Very strange though as I change my font all the time and that has never happened to me
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Squirrel1620 said:
Very strange though as I change my font all the time and that has never happened to me
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What's even more interesting.
I had to pull font installation menu's from my Aroma installer cause it would end in an unbootable state. Going to have to mess around with that more.
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zetsumeikuro said:
You should be able to go into recovery. Just reflash like Mike said and you should be good to go.
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Unfortunately I am still running stock recovery because of the OTA and I cant flash the RUU... I can put it on the sd card with a card reader though
chaos254 said:
Like others have said just go into recovery and re flash your rom. There is Zero need to re lock and run an ruu, just a waste of time
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I need to though because I am still on stock recovery from the OTA... I cant reflash. Thankfully I have a card reader and Ill be able to make this work.
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You have to use a card reader in a computer. If these are not available to you, you might try the local library.
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Ive downloaded the ics ruu from androidpolice and I renamed it PH98IMG.zip and put it onto the root of the sd card but when I boot to HBOOT nothing happens... What have I done wrong? Do you possibly have a link to the official ota download? This is where I got mine
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...cream-sandwich-ruu-for-final-ota-3-14-605-12/
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Ive downloaded the ics ruu from androidpolice and I renamed it PH98IMG.zip and put it onto the root of the sd card but when I boot to HBOOT nothing happens... What have I done wrong? Do you possibly have a link to the official ota download? This is where I got mine
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...cream-sandwich-ruu-for-final-ota-3-14-605-12/
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Make sure the file isn't PH98IMG.ZIP.ZIP
Sometimes windows hides the extension so just rename to PH98IMG
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Squirrel1620 said:
Make sure the file isn't PH98IMG.ZIP.ZIP
Sometimes windows hides the extension so just rename to PH98IMG
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That's exactly what it was! Thank you so much. You all have saved my life
OK so I used the bootloader to flash the 3 option in Haus's thread and every thing is working. But....
Now on the bootloader screen it says locked tampered then S-off.
I was told the locked was just wat it was saying and didn't matter.
So do I have a locked boot loader? And does that even matter for anything or was it just required to get root plus S-off?
Did I mess up getting the newest hboot from the firmware? I was told I needed it to run meanbean.
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I'm not sure what u flashed but it sounds like you flashed the whole thing which means you have stock recovery now. Either fastboot flash recovery image or download thru goo manager.
Once you have a custom recovery installed your all set. Don't worry about the locked on your bootloader
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OK so I used the bootloader to flash the 3 option in Haus's thread and every thing is working. But....
Now on the bootloader screen it says locked tampered then S-off.
I was told the locked was just wat it was saying and didn't matter.
So do I have a locked boot loader? And does that even matter for anything or was it just required to get root plus S-off?
Did I mess up getting the newest hboot from the firmware? I was told I needed it to run meanbean.
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You should have flashed the first file the one with no kernel,hboot, or stock recovery that would have updated everything you needed to be updated
So did I mess anything up? I was able to flash mean bean without any issues.
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mainstang said:
So did I mess anything up? I was able to flash mean bean without any issues.
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No you just did the same as taking the OTA as far as I can tell. As long as everything is working you should be fine
Hey all,
so I've come into a bit of a conundrum. I was playing with the MaximusHD Jellybean 4.3 ROM. It was alright, but not for me. So I decided to flash back to stock. After a bit of finagling, I got a Stock Rooted 4.1.2 ROM for my phone, and was able to flash it. But now, I can't RUU my phone back to complete stock. Relocking the bootloader produces a **Security warning**, which prevents booting. Now, with an unlocked bootloader the stock ROM boots fine -- but locked, it doesn't boot and goes directly to bootloader. Can someone please walk me through getting my phone back to normal? I've used the RUU before to return to complete stock once before, except I'm not sure what I've done wrong this time around. Any help is appreciated. Also, I have TWRP recovery (latest version), unfortunately without a Nandroid backup
My phone works fine right now -- albeit rooted. Thank you!
Try flashing a stock recovery before relocking.
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Are you s off?
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Exact same problem here
Hi,
I have the exact same problem here, i've had my HTC One with a 2-year plan @t-mobile but with the stock rom i haven't had any t-mobile bloatware/splash screen. Is that normal?
Also if i flash a stock t-mobile rom it hangs at the bootloader.
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Are you s off?
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I don't have S-OFF, but I can get it if necessary. Will that help me any?
Yes it will help. I am no dev. Once your s off you won't need to lock your device and can run ruu
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lampel said:
Try flashing a stock recovery before relocking.
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Will this allow booting to my rooted ROM / will it remove the **Security warning** that prevents booting?
crashfocus said:
Will this allow booting to my rooted ROM / will it remove the **Security warning** that prevents booting?
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It should.
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nanobutter said:
It should.
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Unfortunately, flashing a stock recovery just prevented my device from booting normally. I had to reflash TWRP to get it to boot properly... unless I just didn't give the boot process enough time on the stock recovery.
You can put any recovery on your phone, lock it, and run fastboot rebootRUU from hboot to run the RUU.
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zerolgk5 said:
You can put any recovery on your phone, lock it, and run fastboot rebootRUU from hboot to run the RUU.
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Wonderful! I'll try this after school today. Will report back...
word, let me know if you have any trouble. :good: