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[Verizon LG G2] skay:
No luck with TOT method 11A stock restore

I followed the instructions for the TOT LG Flash install of the 11A tot file. Checked the MD5, all good and downoaded installed the LG Flash Tool, MegaLock.dll and the LG dev DLL. I place the G2 in download mode and then go to the device mgr and change the Port to COM 41 as directed, so far so good. Now I open the LG flash tool specify the correct DLL file and TOT file and hit OK. Then I get the Flash screen showing the COM41 as the first port and I hit GO / Arrow / Start, but nothing starts to upload to the phone. The phone shows the Firmware update screen with the progress indicator stuck at 0% and the log info box below showing "VUSER B43" and "ROOTED" in red letters as the last line. Not sure if the latest version of the Flash tool or the updated ROM nixes the stock flash initialization? Any help would be appreciated, especially if anyone has personally gotten this situation fixed (root status on unrooted phone) with the TOT flash back to JB 11A.
[Verizon LG G2] skay:
Action Mode setting?

Oh, I forgot to mention since the procedure for the TOT flash of 11A didn't say anything I left the "Action Mode" on the "Model Config" dialog set to upgrade DL? I am not sure if that should be set to "Board DL" if I am attempting to completely flash back to a full prior firmware release? I'm hoping that is the solution, but don't want to try only to brick my functioning (but problematic) G2.
[Verizon LG G2] skay:
Pilot Error

Ooops, didn't read fully that once the Flash tool "start" button is selected *THEN* you need to reconnect the phone in download mode. Once I did that it start the flash, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will get me back to JB with a clean slate for "rooted" status.

Update- worked fine after that. Though once I took the 4.4.2 OTA update the first the time the installation said it failed (though it looked like everything went fine). I repeated the OTA update again an hour later and it worked fine the second time. Thanks for the help mjones!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gbearman:
My screen isn't only black but the (fast)boot menu won't even appear. This phone has been rooted and unlocked. I purchased a MHL - HDMI box and that shows a black screen on my TV as well. Is there anyway to do a hard reset externally on the EVO 4g LTE? Is there a program than can force a stable software package into the phone or can I flash the phone without access to the screen? I really believe this is a software issue.

Thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
Sounds like a hardware issue, not software.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gbearman:
Then why instead of a blue screen and "No Signal" on my TV screen, I get a solid black screen when I use the MHL-HDMI adapter?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
Interesting point. What ROM did you have on your phone? Also, what happens when you connect your phone to your computer?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gbearman:
Update 1 (more to come)

I WAS able to get video on the MHL (TV) so I can control the phone now. What PC software should I use to access and flash the phone and what settings should I set (e.g. USB tethering, USB debugging, etc.)? I really want to rule out software before tearing the phone apart.. BTW the digitizer is fully functional.:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asett3:
Using Lava 3g 412 tried to edit:( void.fstab after that my phone in not switching on. recovery mode is working. Tired wipe userdata cache partition but same help me!
[HTC Droid DNA] Bowsakirby:
Here's my story: About a year and a half ago, I used my phone upgrade on a Droid DNA, but swapped back to my old flip phone to avoid having to pay $30 for Data and just keep the phone for the Wi-Fi access and other epicness. About a year ago, I decided to try out beaups' Moonshine s-off so I could start putting custom ROMs on it. Unfortuately with my luck (probably bumped the cable) it failed halfway through the moonshining process and made my phone really glitchy with force closes (and deleted all my data, but meh..). Fortunately, I went to the Moonshine IRC and they were so Awesome! They helped me troubleshoot my issue, guided me though making an Ubuntu Live CD, and used TeamViewer to get my phone back in working order. I will always be extremely grateful for their help!

Fast forward to today: I finally decide I want to go for the data plan, so I call up Verizon and go through the process of getting the phone service back on my Droid DNA. Unfortunately, after the whole process, the phone won't make any outgoing calls or receive any incoming calls. However, I still had 3-4 signal bars and I could surf the internet on '4G LTE'. I figured the ROM I had installed was no good, so I tried out 3 other ROMs and all of them had the same issue. I decided I would restore the phone to my first TWRP backup (from right after we solved the Moonshining issue), however even that gave me the same results.

TL;DR - I am rooted with s-off. I cannot make outgoing calls or receive incoming calls, however strangely enough I have 4G Data.

Under 'Phone Identity' in the settings, the Model Number, IMEI, Device serial number, SIM ID, MEID, and IMSI numbers all show up. But the Phone number only shows "0000000000".

I assume that the issue was always there after I had done the moonshining, but never encountered it until I decided to actually use it as a phone.

I'm not sure what I should try from here. Any help or assistance you can give me is greatly appreciated, and Thank you!
[HTC Droid DNA] d08speed3:
I would call Verizon. Sounds like something on their end. Have them reset your network. Try to take out the sim and reinsert.

HTC DNA

LG Optimus G
[HTC Droid DNA] Bowsakirby:
Unfortunately, that's not it. I went through the whole process of getting the phone service back on my Droid DNA up to level 2 support.
[HTC Droid DNA] Uzephi:
Sounds like the radio is messed up. 4G is data only, the partition for voice and sms is 1xRTT or EVDO. Back everything up to your PC and run an ruu, then after the ruu completes, run "factory data reset" from bootloader. That should hopefully fix your radio issue.

Be warned! Ruu will erase everything on your phone and return it to stock (you will keep unlock and s-off though, so you can flash custom recovery and flash your Rom again). You could try to restore your nandroid, but it may screw up your radio again.
[HTC Droid DNA] Bowsakirby:
Sorry for the delay. I actually hadn't tried an RUU yet, so I got the '3.06.605.4' Sense 5 one from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2612740 and tried running it on my Windows 7.

Unfortunately it didn't work and gave me a message saying:

"ERROR [158]: IMAGE ERROR

The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone. Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again."

I actually think the drivers may be messed up on that computer (adb and HTC Sync won't see the phone connected, but sometimes I can transfer files). I have a new windows 7 computer that I've never used before, but I can't seem to find the right drivers/tools that I would need for the RUU to work properly this time. Would you happen to have links to them, per chance?
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] g0ran:
Does Mookee Open Source work on Optimus L9 P769?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] mamafuck1:
Wanted Official Hong Kong version rom ..

Other modified version with them always strange ..

thankyou :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] SaddamHussein:
Just dropped a rooted stock rom back on my t989 (from this thread), and I'm geting com.android.phone has stopped message. Came from Cyanogen, Infamous, and Jedi, no problems, but for some reason, the stock rom installed via twrp seems to fail. I need it more or less stock, and I'd really rather not Odin it. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrc2:
Did you wipe system, cache, dalvik, cache, data, and android secure before flashing? If so, after flashing wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache and reboot

Sent from my SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] SaddamHussein:
Yep. Per the instructions, performed all of the above wipes, as well as darkside super wipe and wipe before installing the ROM.

Also wiped cache and dalvik after flashing, but haven't tried wiping data after flash...I'll give that a try this evening.

Last night, out of necessity to have SOMETHING running on the device, I threw on AOKP, which runs without issue. I've seen a few other debloated/rooted stock T989 UVMC6 roms floating around, but the comment threads underneath them seem to indicate problems of various types.

If someone knows of a UVMC6 TW ROM that is known good, and can be installed via installed via TWRP, I'd be very interested, even if it still has the bloat. Its the wifes phone and she is a bit of a touchwiz nazi, but hates all the custom boot logos, etc, that come with roms like Infamous. Stock is where she is at.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrc2:
AOSPA KitKat runs SOO much better than TW. You can change the boot animation to something else very easily.

Sent from my SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
I'd use the "infamous" wipes before flashing...just for anything touchwiz based. Not aosp. And don't use the darkside wipes...they are outdated.

Search Google or XDA..."t989 infamous wipes"

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You can also just Odin stock 4.1.2 and debloat it yourself with titanium backup. Freezing bloat, no sense in uninstalling it.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ADB100:
Will there ever be an official AKU 3.2 ROM for any of the Wizard variants?

The few 3.2 ROMs that have appeared aren't based on an official one - like the many AKU 2.3 ones that are out there. All of the 'cooked' AKU 3.2 ROMS have various components missing such as Wireless WPA2/WPA2-PSK Authentication, Bluetooth FTP profile, plus other stuff.

Is it likely HTC or any of the companies who re-badge the Wizard will develop an official AKU 3.2 ROM?

Andy
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] molski:
I hope T-Mobile will release one soon!

Molski
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] DoctorT:
I don't think they will - why should they? There are no issues with the current ROMs and they have new devices in the pipeline (and already on sale) which get all of their attention...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] _Nomad_:
My guess is that the AKU 3 (official) will actually be upcoming crossbow...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] vseehua:
Nah... AKU 3.0 isn't the same as crossbow...

but nevertheless, i would very much like to see one out soon...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] _Nomad_:
As far as I know crossbow is supposed to the second edition of windows mobile 5... Crossbow is due early 2007... AKU 3 is not officially out yet. Who says AKU 3 wont be Crossbow + some a little more...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] bittermormon:
There is a review floating around of crossbow. (Its linked from MobilitySite I know). From the looks of it, it is aku 3 and VERY little else.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Menneisyys:
It is out already and some new devices 9for example, the Dash) are already AKU3-based.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Menneisyys:
It's here: http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/articles/wm-crossbow-en.shtml .
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Menneisyys:
Wrong. They're entirely different. AKU3 is already out.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] evilkern:
T Mobile USA have already got a newer rom out for their customers, which although isn't AKU 3 it has a number of enhancements over the UK version, so hopefully t mobile uk will release an update soon, which if they do i imagine they would make this AKU 3 as it seems silly not to!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] _Nomad_:
I stand corrected ;)

Just read somewhere that crossbow will in fact be AKU4!?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] UnselfishEel98:
So, I got a Galaxy Mega for AT&T and heard KitKat came out for it. So I went to the settings to update the firmware and it isn't showing anything. Should I be worried? It's been a while since KitKat came out, so I should be getting it right? The phone does not have a sim card in it if that has anything to do with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] UnselfishEel98:
Okay. I can update it this way, but doesn't it seem weird that it isn't showing the update?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] UnselfishEel98:
I tried using those files and Odin but the CP and AP files are giving me invalid md5 hash, and it doesn't matter how many times I download them.

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid
<OSM> AP_I527UCUBNE7_1711751_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is invalid.
<OSM> End...
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid
<OSM> CP_I527UCUBNE7_1711751_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is invalid.
<OSM> End...
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] UnselfishEel98:
I even changed the file extension to just .tar and they still don't work. the AP file gets to 99% and then odin FAIL! pops up. Can someone pls help? I can't even use my phone right now. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Had you rooted before the update?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] UnselfishEel98:
No, I hadn't rooted.
[ONE General] 26.2man:
Nice guide!
[ONE General] nicholaschum:
Great guide. Short and simple, just how I like it. :good:
[ONE General] ksoze11:
Can you confirm that backups made through CW recovery are fully functional? I remember that my previous phone's kernel wasn't backing up /preload while making nandroid backups...
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
I don't use CWM recovery so I can't confirm that personally. I use TWRP and can confirm that backups are fully functional with that recovery.

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[ONE General] Quinnaay:
Ive rooted my OPO, how do i perform a nandroid backup ? when i rooted i dont know if i put a custom recovery on it.. i followed this guide https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...snt-wipe-your-data.66270/page-16#post-3809224
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
You didn't install a custom recovery or unlock your bootloader if you followed that tutorial. Just unlock your bootloader, it'll wipe your data so just backup anything that's important first. Then you can flash TWRP recovery and make a nandroid backup.

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[ONE General] Quinnaay:
urgh, i was hoping i could keep all my data. Think ill give it a miss, it was only so i can install Xposed, but that should work anyway right?
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
If you're rooted you can just install the Xposed Framework apk and away you go. But, I'd strongly recommend you actually unlock your bootloader now, it's only gonna get harder to do the longer you wait.

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[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Come to think of it, there's a method around that'll unlock your bootloader without wiping any data, it's in the general section I think, have a look.

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[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Found it, [MENTION=1025604]quinna[/MENTION]y, here's what you want:

http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912

Once you've done that you can follow my instructions to install a custom recovery and make a nandroid.

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[ONE General] BeerBrewer:
Thanks Timmaaa yr a true contributor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good:
[ONE General] Quinnaay:
Ive moved the "backups" folder containing all the files from my nandroid backup to PC if anything ever happens is it ok just on my PC or does it need to be on my phone?

edit: does this look right?
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
It's fine to store it on your PC. But, you should have either a backup or a ROM zip on your phone at all times. If your system accidentally gets wiped or you run into some kinda trouble and you don't have one of those on your phone you're gonna kick yourself big time.

Yes it looks just fine.

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[ONE General] Quinnaay:
whats the best thing to leave on my phone? should i put the backup back then?
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
It's up to you. Being that the phone has a mammoth amount of internal storage I'd just leave a backup on it because that's the easiest solution (restore it and boot, no setup required). I currently have four full backups on my device.

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[ONE General] 26.2man:
I have a backup on the phone and my PC. Are you suggesting a flashable ROM on the phone also? I have the international 64 GB model rooted unlocked running stock. Which flashable ROM are you suggesting. I am very happy with 11s.
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
You don't need both, just one or the other is fine. It's just there as a failsafe. As for the ROM question:

Asking which ROM is best/most stable/fastest/prettiest, or asking for a suggestion isn't allowed so I can't answer that, here's why. To say one ROM is better is to infer that the others are inferior in some way. This is disrespectful to the devs who spend their spare time bringing us these awesome ROMs free of charge. Each user has different tastes anyway, the best way to see which ROM suits you is to flash a few and find out for yourself.

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[ONE General] 26.2man:
Thanks. I think you misunderstood me. I know better than to get into the best ROM stuff. I was referring to the factory cm11s ROM and was wondering if there was a flashable one I could leave on my phone.
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Ahh I see, there is a recovery flashable version of cm11s available, it's in the dev section or general section.

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[ONE General] rdar_93:
Hey [MENTION=4153349]timmaaa[/MENTION] I'm not sure if anyone has brought it to your attention but the command in your "custom recovery" section gives an error and leaves the phone in bootloop.

"fastboot erase cache" causes the bootloop, and in my "Useless Thread" I asked about it, apparently it sort of just erases the cache without rebuilding it or something? I don't know the technical terms for it, but it leaves it unmounted.

I fixed it by going into TWRP and actually wiping the Dalvik + cache then rebooting, other people told me that I could have just gone into the recovery and re-mounted the cache.

"fastboot format cache" was said to be the better command as it wouldn't give the error or bootloop.

:) I hope I was able to help and contribute in some way.
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Thanks for the information, I'll change the command.

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[ONE General] askpcguy:
Well that explains why I wanted to hurl my OPO out a window. I think I eventually did a system format in TWRP to workaround it.
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Apologies, I tested on my own device and had no issues.

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[ONE General] thebrainkafka:
Nice one
[ONE General] pham818:
so if i stop at step #4, will i get OTA normally, or do i have to sideload them?
[ONE General] askpcguy:
Not to worry! Even boot looping I could enter recovery and work around the boot loop.
[ONE General] rhaces:
So I messed up something, I just got the OPO, upgraded via OTA, unlocked bootloader, installed TWRP, wiped and I did something wrong cause now I'm stuck at the OnePlus One Powered by Android boot. I tried this approach to install again CM but in the last step, where I do "fastboot update -w cm-11.0-XNPH33R-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip" I'm getting

$ sudo fastboot update -w cm-11.0-XNPH33R-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'
archive does not contain 'system.sig'
--------------------------------------------
Bootloader Version...:
Baseband Version.....:
Serial Number........: 5e2b4f24
--------------------------------------------
checking product...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
sending 'boot' (5560 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.177s]
writing 'boot'...
OKAY [ 0.094s]
sending 'recovery' (7412 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.237s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.144s]
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.254s]
sending 'system' (774540 KB)...
FAILED (remote: data too large)
finished. total time: 0.926s

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Did you make a backup when you installed TWRP?

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[ONE General] rhaces:
Obviously not, if I would had I would not be with this issue... lol!
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Well, lesson learned then? Instead of trying to flash the fastboot images the easiest way around this is to download a TWRP flashable CM11S zip and flash it. Or you can flash a custom ROM. There's an index thread in my signature, I have links to everything you need in that thread.

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[ONE General] rhaces:
Well, it was actually lot easier, reading here http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/general/cm11s-official-untouched-image-t2857110 I realized that the error I'm getting is because I was using an old android sdk (guess ubuntu's android sdk is not up to date), so I downloaded the latest sdk, re-do the instructions and it worked ok and now I have my OPO back again working.
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Glad you worked it out.

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[ONE General] bmttinman:
I have done everything as listed to root and to install Twrp. Fashboot says everything went as expected but Super User say there is no root. Busybox say it is installed but root checker by Jared Rummler says no. I try to boot in to Twrp and can't get phone to do it..

I have done this three times. What am I doing wrong?
[ONE General] spicediablo:
Did you disable update cm recovery in developer options ?
[ONE General] bmttinman:
It would have been nice to put it in the instructions. Also for someone not as smart as to turn on the Developer options. Also why does it not stay on as on the Galaxy III?
[ONE General] 26.2man:
Timmaaa

Is the WiFi using 12% to 15% over 25 hours with 5 hours sot unusually high?
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
It is in the instructions, it's in the first line of the section that explains how to flash TWRP. Read them a bit better maybe. Google can explain how to enable Developer Options, but I'll add that part because it probably is a good idea. What do you mean by your last question?

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[ONE General] Heisenberg:
No I wouldn't think so.

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[ONE General] spicediablo:
If I flashed Franco kernel, will I be able to get ota and install them without problem?
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
To be honest, I can't remember. I'm pretty sure it's been discussed quite a few times in our q&a section though.

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[ONE General] spicediablo:
Tried searching but couldn't find any info on this...
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Updated 16/09/2014!

Added:

How To Backup & Restore Your EFS Partition

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